The Ultimate Guide to Knit Jackets: How to Choose, Style, and Care for Your Favorite Piece

Today let me talk about how to style a very unique and underrated garment: the cardigan. When you style it, it probably shouldn’t be difficult to make yourself look comfortable, beautiful and elegant at the same time. Whether you are working on your street outfit or your business casual outfit, there are ways to make the cardigan a part of your outfit. To make the styling part easier for you, I am now going to show you some of the best cardigan outfit ideas that I have collected. Let’s dive right in.

Light gray cardigan with black scoop neck top and chinos

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Let me start this list of outfit ideas with a business casual outfit that veers a bit on the casual side. To achieve this look, you can wear a light gray cardigan with a black t-shirt. Pair them with black slim-fit chinos. You can pair the shoes with a pair of black suede loafers to look stylish and slightly unisex.

Gray knit blazer jacket with white button down shirt

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This is an elegant and slightly more formal business casual outfit. To create this outfit, you can wear a white button down shirt and layer a gray knitted blazer over it. Combine them with dark blue skinny jeans. Wear a pair of light pink pointed toe heels to look more elegant and ladylike.

Gray cable knit wrap jacket with checked pencil skirt

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Now let’s look at a very unique and comfortable outfit that can be worn as a business casual outfit or even a borderline semi-formal event outfit. As a top, you can wear a gray cable-knit wrap jacket. Pair it with a gray check pencil skirt. Wear a pair of black leather heels with the shoes for an elegant finish.

White relaxed fit cardigan with blue boyfriend jeans

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To achieve this refreshing and boyish look, you can wear a white loose fitting knit sweater jacket with a white button down shirt as a top to create some stylish layers. Pair them with light blue boyfriend jeans. Wear a pair of light pink pointed heels with the shoes to complete the look.

Gray hooded cardigan with turtleneck sweater

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This is a very interesting and beautiful knit on knit look. In detail wear a dark gray turtleneck and a light gray hooded cardigan over it. Pair them with gray slim fit chinos to look sleek and unique. Pair the shoes with a pair of gray pointed toe heels that go perfectly with the rest of the outfit.

Light gray knitted blazer with a white fitted top and black skinny jeans

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To create this elegant and cozy business casual outfit, you can wear a light gray slightly oversized knitted blazer jacket over a white fitted scoop neck t-shirt as a top. Pair them with black skinny jeans to look extra tall and slim. Wear a pair of black ballet flats with the shoes to keep the outfit clean and elegant.

Brown cable knit maxi cardigan, gray sweater and leather belt

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To achieve this stylish layered outfit, you can wear a maxi length tan cable cardigan as the core of the outfit. Combine it with a gray sweater and a brown leather belt. Wear gray skinny jeans to look extra slim. Wear a pair of black ballet flats with the shoes to complete the outfit.

Gray and white check oversized cardigan with tank top

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This is a very stylish looking gray and white plaid oversized cardigan. You can pair it with a white scoop neck tank top to look breezy and casual. For the rest of the outfit, you can wear black skinny jeans and a pair of black ankle strap open toe heels to look sleek and elegant.

Light pink cardigan with black leather mini skater skirt

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To achieve a ladylike and stylish look, it is a good idea to have both pink and leather elements in your outfit. For example, you can wear a pink knitted blazer jacket with a white tank top with a scoop neckline as a top. Pair them with a black leather mini skater skirt and a pair of black leather heels to complete the look.

Gray asymmetric cardigan with black leather leggings

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For those of you who have been struggling to get in shape, this fitted outfit is just the ticket. Wear a light gray asymmetric cardigan with black leather skinny pants to show off your curves in a natural way. Wear a pair of black suede ankle boots to complete the outfit in a stylish and elegant way.

Gray asymmetric cable zip zip jacket and black chinos

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Here’s another gray asymmetric cardigan, but this time it’s cozier, in the shape of a cable-knit zip-up jacket. Pair it with black slim fit chinos for a sleek and casual look. With the shoes, you can simply wear a pair of black high heels to look slim and attractive.

Gray and white cardigan with black shift dress

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To achieve this simple and understated gray and black look, you can wear a black sheath mini dress as the core of the outfit. Add a gray and white floral bodycon cardigan on top to create some beautiful layers. Wear a pair of black ballet flats to complete the outfit.

Brown tailored blazer with dark blue skinny jeans

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To create this cozy and slimming look, you can wear a brown slim fitting knitted blazer with a gray t-shirt and a white knitted scarf as a top. Pair them with dark blue skinny jeans to look extra tall and slim. Finally, wear a pair of black ballet flats for a clean finish.

I hope you enjoyed the Cardigan Outfit Ideas I just shared with you. See if these outfits go well with your character.