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30 Days of Outfit Ideas: How to Style the Boyfriend Cardigan

January 11, 2018 By: Nada Manley2 Comments

People call me the Cardigan Queen.

Actually, no one has every called me that, but they should. I have so, so many. I have to. I live in Florida, where it’s freezing. Don’t believe me? Go into any restaurant or mall in the state in July, and tell me if you don’t experience actual frostbite on your arms. Frostbite. It’s a real problem. So I have about a bazillion cardigans in every color and style, and a car cardigan that I carry around with me, in case I forget one at home. t took me a while to catch on to the whole slouchy cardigan thing.

In spite of my abundance of cardigans, it took me a while to catch on to the longer, slouchy style known as the boyfriend cardigans. Instead, I always favored the snug, classic style with 3/4 sleeves—they’re so ladylike. Fortunately, I eventually caught on, and now I see boyfriend cardigans as more than a way to cover bare arms. They’re a super-versatile completer piece. Check out these outfits for proof!

Winter Simplicity: Ankel boots, grey pants, white tshirt and grey cardigan.

Source: Say Yes

heather-burgundy

Source: Indigenous

MODEST WEAR. This girl has so many cute and modest outfits!!

Source: Writing Rainbows

Super cute outfit. Booties, ankle boots, jeggings, skinny jeans, tee, long boyfriend cardigan

Source: Stitch Fix

fashion-over-40 leopard print scarf - I have some.

Source: Grace and Beauty

Machine Washable Merino Boyfriend Cardigan|banana-republic

Source: Banana Republic

This preppy outfit is one of the best cute outfits!

Source: Society 19

gingham and boyfriend cardigan

Source: Shop Daily Chic

tan boyfriend cardigan, white top, cognac slacks

Source: Seabelle

http://www.thepulseboutique.com/collections/new-arrivals?ref=fbrandom_0721

Source: The Pulse Boutique

Source: Buzz Tendency

Boyfriend Cardigans for Every Budget

And now that I’ve shown you all the cute ways to wear a boyfriend cardigan, it’s time to shop for one. Look for a style that’s slightly slouchy, so that it slips easily on over any outfit, and a bit chunky too. Very thin boyfriend cardigans don’t really add that much to a look, in my opinion. If it’s your first, start with a solid color that works with your wardrobe, unless your wardrobe is all solids, and then go for something wtih pattern. Here, 3 to check out.

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Open front longline sweater, $34.99, Old Navy

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J. Crew boyfriend cardigan in supersoft yarn, $118

Main Image - Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Blend Boyfriend Cardigan

Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Blend Boyfriend Cardigan, $278

Hope you’re keeping cozy in your boyfriend sweater as the winter storms rage on around the U.S. Happy outfitting!

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  1. Nada Manley says

    November 28, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    Thank you so much! I so appreciate the comment!

  2. Karen Kirk says

    November 23, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Hello Nada,
    I want to say thanks for doing both a blog posting and a video. I really like being able to read it and enjoy them very much.
    Thanks again,
    Karen Kirk
    Winnipeg,MB, Canada

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