cardigan
Open-front knit top
A cardigan is a knitted sweater that opens at the front, typically fastened with buttons or a zipper.
Unlike pullovers, cardigans don't go over the head: She threw on a cardigan when the office got cold.
The style ranges from casual to dressy, lightweight to chunky.
Twisted strand for crafts
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- woolSheared animal fiber
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- needlePointed implement for sewing
knitting · ribbing · purl · stockinette · intarsia · crochet · handknit · merino
Ease or soothing relief
fireside · relaxation · homey · cocooning · hygge · comfy · soothing · cuddly
Sleeved upper-body covering
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- shawlDraped shoulder covering
pullover · hoodie · fleece · outerwear · topper · coverup · lightweight · transitional
Direction of change
- chicTasteful, current flair
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
outfit · wardrobe · layering · classic · preppy · elegant · casual · smart-casual
Collarless circular neckline
- croppedCut to fit
- longlineFishing line with many hooks
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- fittedShaped to conform
belted · boyfriend · grandfather · bolero · bed-jacket · wrap · slouchy · boxy
Secured with disc fasteners
Evoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- timelessUnaffected by eras
old-fashioned · heritage · traditional · preppy · collegiate · letterman · varsity · thrifted
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
needle · knitting · ribbing · purl · stockinette · intarsia · crochet · handknit · merino · cashmere
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
lounging · fireside · relaxation · homey · cocooning · hygge · comfy · soothing · cuddly · autumn
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
shawl · pullover · hoodie · fleece · outerwear · topper · coverup · lightweight · transitional · autumn
trend
Direction of change
ensemble · outfit · wardrobe · layering · classic · preppy · elegant · casual · smart-casual · vintage
crewneck
Collarless circular neckline
fitted · belted · boyfriend · grandfather · bolero · bed-jacket · wrap · slouchy · boxy · draped
buttoned
Secured with disc fasteners
retro
Evoking recent past
timeless · old-fashioned · heritage · traditional · preppy · collegiate · letterman · varsity · thrifted · secondhand
- outerwearcoat, coats, jacket, jackets, parka
- casual Fridaykhakis, polo shirt, chinos, business casual, smart casual
- classic fashiontrench coat, blazer, pearls, tweed, loafers
- clothing slangthreads, duds, getup, fit, drip
- EponymsDarwinian, Alzheimer's disease, Freudian slip, Parkinson's disease, Machiavellian
- garmentsgarment, robe, gown, robes, dress
cardiganpullover
Garment donned headfirst
jumper · turtleneck · slipover · mock neck · hoodie
- cardigan sweaterButton-front knitted garment
- wool cardiganButtoned sweater from sheep fiber
- wrap cardiganOpen-front knitted top with belt