How to Style the Cardigan Sweater, by The Dapper House on YouTube. 3 min 36 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 36 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a cardigan that sits cleanly on your shoulders and closes without pulling at the buttons. Too tight looks fussy and too loose looks sloppy.
Choose a mid-weight knit for a smarter look and a chunky knit for a relaxed, casual outfit. A shawl collar adds a little more polish.
Button the middle buttons only and leave the top and bottom open. This keeps the cardigan in shape and shows the shirt underneath.
Wear it on its own with a plain shirt or tee and dark trousers for an easy everyday outfit.
Layer a thin cardigan under a sports coat on a cool evening. Keep the knit close to the body so the jacket sits flat on your shoulders.
Keep colours simple: a navy or grey cardigan over lighter shirts, or a neutral cardigan over a dark tee.
Check the length against your trousers. The hem should land around the hip bone, not below the seat.
Finish with leather shoes or clean sneakers and skip bulky accessories so the knit stays the focus.
Tips and common mistakes
Avoid chunky knits under a tailored jacket, they add bulk at the shoulders and arms.
A shawl collar frames the face, so keep the shirt collar simple or leave it open.
Wash knitwear by hand or on a wool cycle and dry it flat so it keeps its shape.
Questions
Can I wear a shawl collar cardigan to the office?
Yes. A fine-gauge shawl collar in navy, grey or brown works over a shirt and trousers in most smart-casual offices.
Should a cardigan be buttoned all the way up?
No. Button the middle buttons and leave the top and bottom open. Buttoning every button can look stiff.
What shoes go with a cardigan?
Leather shoes or loafers for a smarter outfit, and clean minimal sneakers for a casual one.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
