cardigan sweater

Open-front woolen top

A cardigan sweater is a knitted garment that opens down the front, typically fastened with buttons or a zipper.

The term is slightly redundant—a cardigan is already a type of sweater—but the fuller phrase clarifies for those unfamiliar with the style: She threw on a cardigan sweater over her blouse.

Often shortened to just cardigan.

Related
  • knitLoop yarn into fabric
  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • cozyWarm and snug
  • buttonsSmall disc fasteners
  • pocketsFabric compartments in clothing

layering · throw on · cable-knit · cashmere · chunky · wrap style · grandpa · preppy · autumn · neutral tones · soft · warm · snug · cuffs · ribbed · oversized · vintage · old school

Categories
Opposites
garment opening style

cardigan sweaterpullover

Garment donned headfirst

turtleneck sweater · crew neck · turtleneck · hoodie · sweatshirt

formality and structure

cardigan sweaterblazer

Semiformal tailored jacket

sport coat · suit jacket · dress shirt · tailored jacket · tuxedo jacket

warmth and coverage

cardigan sweatertank top

Sleeveless casual garment

crop top · tube top · halter top · camisole · bikini top

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G