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.

knit

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • stitchThread loop in fabric
  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • cableHeavy-duty woven line

needle · knitting · ribbing · purl · stockinette · intarsia · crochet · handknit · merino · cashmere

cozy

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

lounging · fireside · relaxation · homey · cocooning · hygge · comfy · soothing · cuddly · autumn

layering

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

shawl · pullover · hoodie · fleece · outerwear · topper · coverup · lightweight · transitional · autumn

fashion

trend

Direction of change

ensemble · outfit · wardrobe · layering · classic · preppy · elegant · casual · smart-casual · vintage

style

crewneck

Collarless circular neckline

fitted · belted · boyfriend · grandfather · bolero · bed-jacket · wrap · slouchy · boxy · draped

closure

buttoned

Secured with disc fasteners

clasped · fastened · unbuttoned · mother-of-pearl

vintage

retro

Evoking recent past

timeless · old-fashioned · heritage · traditional · preppy · collegiate · letterman · varsity · thrifted · secondhand

Categories
Opposites
garment construction/opening

cardiganpullover

Garment donned headfirst

jumper · turtleneck · slipover · mock neck · hoodie

formality/style

cardiganleather jacket

Garment of tanned animal skin

bomber jacket · track jacket · crop top

formality/structure

cardiganblazer

Semiformal tailored jacket

suit jacket · sport coat · dress shirt · tuxedo jacket

Phrases
Family

cardigans

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G