白いカーディガンのスタイリング方法は？

Beautiful ladies, what do you wear to work and travel these days? Trench coats, leather jackets or denim jackets? Of course, some ladies living in high latitudes in the northern hemisphere may have put on down jackets, while ladies in the southern hemisphere or low latitudes are probably still wearing short sleeves. In addition to the coats or jackets mentioned above, we can also provide you with another option to consider, that is a cardigan.

Cardigans are not a strange concept to us. Many women love to wear cardigans as outerwear. In order to match with more inner and bottom clothing, when buying a cardigan, we recommend that you choose a white one, the most versatile color. In addition, white clothes are particularly classic and almost never go out of style. In winter, a white cardigan is also perfect for icy and snowy conditions. So how can we wear a plain white cardigan stylishly?

It is believed that many people can't tell the difference between a cardigan and a sweater. Indeed, there are many similarities between the two: similar fabrics, similar functions...So, what are the difference between a sweater and a cardigan? Without this answer, all the tips on how to style a white cardigan will be in vain.

The main difference between a sweater and a cardigan is that most sweaters cannot be worn openly, but cardigans can. Indeed, you will also find that zippers on some sweaters, which can be zipped down to expose more skin to adjust the feeling of wearing the sweater. However, have you ever wondered why these zippers usually only occupy half of the length of the sweater? Because if the garment can be fully zipped up or down from top to bottom, then it is not a sweater, but a cardigan. Of course, there are also many cardigans that do not have buttons or zippers and should be worn openly.

Another important difference is that cardigans do not have collars, while sweaters can have lapels, turtlenecks, etc. In addition, most cardigans are with V-necks, while the neckline shapes of sweaters are more diverse, which can be V-necks, round necks, square necks, etc.

Because cardigans can be worn openly, they are more flexible and can adapt to greater temperature gaps. But accordingly, when the weather is cold, a cardigan that cannot be fully closed will not retain as much warmth as a sweater.

In terms of fabrics, sweaters are generally made of wool, cashmere, etc., while cardigans are made of more diverse fabrics. Cotton, lace, etc. can be used to make cardigans, but not sweaters. From this perspective, sweaters can only be worn in winter when it is very cold, while cardigans can be worn in spring and autumn, and can even be used as sun protection clothing in summer. But on the other hand, even cardigans made of the same fabric generally can’t retain as much warmth as sweaters, let alone fabrics like cotton that have poor thermal insulation properties themselves.

The white cardigans are one of the most versatile fashion items and is suitable for creating different styles. Since a white cardigan rarely plays a decisive role in the style of an outfit, you need to be more careful when choosing the inner or bottom clothing to match with it.

Inner wears

🧶When the weather is not too cold, or if your cardigan is thick enough, you can wear a tank top underneath it. If your cardigan is oversized, you can choose a cropped tank top to create a sense of contrast.

🧶If you need to attend a ceremony and need an elegant outfit, you can wear a dress under the cardigan as an inner layer. If you choose a dress with a low neckline, you may need a necklace to decorate it to avoid making your neck look empty.

🧶For women who need a more formal look, try wearing a shirt underneath a cardigan. You can wear this outfit to commute, or even to some business meetings, dinners, etc.

Bottoms

🧶You can pair a white cardigan with jeans for casual occasions. This outfit is comfortable and suitable for almost any occasion except formal occasions. If your cardigan is in solid white without any decorations, then you can try pairing it with different styles of bottoms like flared jeans, wide-leg jeans, etc. to make your outfit look more colorful.

🧶Of course, skirts are also a very good choice. You can choose a youthful and pretty pleated skirt or a flowy maxi skirt. If you are not satisfied with your thigh line, you can also choose an A-line skirt to weaken this defect.

🧶Since a shirt can be worn as an inner layer under a cardigan, suit pants can also be paired with it as a bottom. Ladies who need to attend more formal occasions should not choose pants with too bright colors. Black, gray, and khaki bottoms are very suitable for white cardigans.

Although we have discussed several cardigan outfits above, some women may still be worried: if I wear several layers under the cardigan, will it make me look very bloated and frumpy since white itself is an expansion color? Especially women with a plump figure may be more concerned about this issue. So in this section, let us discuss how to avoid looking frumpy in a white cardigan.

An easier way to solve this is to not treat a cardigan as an outerwear, even though most people do so in most cases. In this case, you can choose a cardigan with buttons or zippers to wear next to the body. Alternatively, try to choose a lighter inner layer, such as a silk shirt or a light cotton shirt. These shirts are not only comfortable but also fit close to the body and reduce bulk.

Another way is to choose slim fit cardigans if it is possible. A slim-fit cardigan that hugs your body can effectively reduce the bloated sense. Or a straight-cut white cardigan is also acceptable. They also won't make you look bloated or frumpy as easily as the ones in looser style.

Alternatively, you can try a cropped cardigan, especially if you are a petite lady or don't have long legs. A cropped cardigan can enhance your waistline to a large extent, makes your body proportions more coordinated, and lengthen your leg in the visual effect. This will make your entire figure look slimmer and avoid the feeling of being bloated visually. If you are with an inverted triangular figure shape, it is better for you to choose a white cardigan with V-neck. A V-neck cardigan can lengthen your neck, visually slimming your face and reducing the heaviness of your upper body.

Also, be careful when choosing bottoms to go with your white cardigan, and also choose something slim-fitting. Or, if the weather isn't too cold, try wearing shorts with your white cardigan. For example, you can combine a long white cardigan with a pair of shorts and high boots. This outfit is both warm and fashionable, and avoids the feeling of being bloated by exposing the leg skin. If you don't like exposing your leg skin, you can also try wearing skinny jeans or a skirt as your bottom.

Maybe after reading the dressing rules we mentioned above, you will feel that they are too monotonous. Or maybe you want to learn more creative ways to wear a cardigan. Don't worry, please continue reading. In this section, we will introduce you to more interesting cardigan dressing suggestions.

A white cardigan + a colorful floral printed dress + a pair of boots with tassels
If you are a fan of Bohemian style, then you must love this outfit! The colorful printed dress greatly makes up for the monotony of the solid white cardigan. The long tassels on the boots make your outfit very stylish. This outfit is perfect for a holiday. You can also add some jewelry to complete the Bohemian outfit.

A white cardigan + a silk slip dress
This outfit is both stylish and cozy. It is suitable for both staying at home and dating. A silk slip dress has a good drape, adding elegance and noble temperament to your outfit. To create a more casual outfit, complete the look with sunglasses and a shoulder bag.

A white cardigan + a pair of black leather pants + a pair of sunglasses
This is a rather cool outfit that fully showcases your uniqueness. Although a white cardigan itself does not represent any style, people usually combine it with more gentle and elegant fashion items in most cases. So its combination with a pair of black leather pants and sunglasses is unconventional to a large extent.

A white cardigan + a sweater dress + a pair of long boots
This chic and warm outfit is perfect for the winter. If you feel that this is not warm enough, or you want more decoration, you can also wear a scarf or a beret.