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This post is all about easy to put together, fun, fresh and stylish long cardigan outfit ideas…
Long cardigans are one of those pieces of clothing that you see a few people own but rarely wear. Which I totally understand, it can be hard to pull off a long cardigan in a way that will make it seen young and fun and stylish. Most of the time they give like a frumpy old aunt aesthetic, but that is totally because of how you style them! They actually have SO much potential and can be quite cute!
So remember in the mid 2000’s when long cardigans were trending and everyone and their aunt was throwing them over anything. Well it seems like they are slowly mains a comeback and this time with so many ways you can style them to actually look good…
So why should you actually get a long cardigan? Well, it is perfect for those days when you want to throw on a little something extra over your outfit but need more length and coverage than a regular cardigan (or jacket) can provide. While of course still keeping things light, airy and fun. I think we all love and appreciate a good cardigan. It gives you that light layer of cover when you don’t feel like breaking out a whole sweater or jacket, and they also look quite stylish (if you pick out the right ones of course!)
15 STYLISH AND TRENDY WAYS THAT YOU CAN WEAR & STYLE A LONG CARDIGAN
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Long white cardigan outfit with white shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. This outfit is a perfect example of the fact that when it comes to long cardigans, it’s firstly all about the cardigan but also about the outfit you are layering at over as well! When you layer a long cream colored cardigan over a white crop top with some blue skinny jeans and a pair of air force 1’s like this, you get such an easy yet stylish outfit.
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Neutral cardigan, black cropped tee, dark gray jeans and white sneakers. This is your typical basic street outfit but the cardigan gives it a little something extra. Especially with all the dark colors in this look, the light cardigan gives a nice bit of contrast.
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Chunky brown cardigan outfit with lacy top, blue jeans and sneakers. A great way to layer on a chunky cardigan to an outfit is by wearing a small, light top underneath – like the lacy black top in the outfit above. If you don’t usually wear tops like this often, the cardigan provides the perfect amount of coverage, so that you’re getting the best of both worlds.
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Gray cardigan with white tshirt and jeans and black boots. Another classic way to style a cardigan. This time it’s with a chunky gray cardigan and a pair of black boots. When it comes to this type of look you gotta go for something casual and comfortable yet stylish.
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Cream cardigan with floral mini dress. Long cardigans look especially good when paired with little mini dresses. It is jusf such a cute combination, especially with a little floral dress like the one above. There is just something about floral dresses and cardigans, it’s the kind of outfit you can see yourself wearing on like a perfect spring day.
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Cardigan with crop top, leggings and Uggs. One of the best ways to wear a long cardigan is at home. It makes for such cute lounge wear! You can throw your cardigan over your home outfits or lounge clothing to add a cozy layer to your look. Who says you don’t have to look or feel good just because you are at home.
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Long brown cardigan over ribbed bodycon maxi dress. Cardigans can look totally luxe depending on how you style them. A nice cream, beige or brown cardigan would look so luxe when styled with a long ribbed white dress like this one with simple gold accessories. It totally gives off a rich young aunt aesthetic. So it definitely doesn’t always have to be super casual looks when it comes to these types of cardigans.
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All black outfit paired with cream cardigan and black and white converse. who doesn’t love the combination of black and white (or in this case black and cream) When it comes to fashion. It’s a classic combination, with a simple cream cardigan thrown over this all black outfit for that extra out of coverage and contrast.
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Long black cardigan outfit paired with bodysuit and belted blue jeans with chunky black boots. When it comes to long cardigans, it’s all about the base, the one above is so cute and stylish. You really cannot go wrong with a black bodysuit and a pair of belted blue jeans accessorized with some chunky black boots.
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Ribbed bodysuit outfit with belted blue jeans, creamy white cardigan and white converse. This is another version of the long cardigan paired with a white top and blue jeans outfit. It really just works and you can find so many ways to mix it up with this basic but cute outfit. White converse always go so well with blue jeans outfits, so you can throw on a white or cream cardigan to keep the cute and clean aesthetic of the look.
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Chunky knit cardigan over crop top and denim shorts. Pairing a long cardigan with an outfit like this is so cute because it just adds on extra layer to the outfit that makes it more stylish. It doesn’t just have to be about getting coverage, you can use a cardigan as one of many ways to style up your outfit as well. A cute cardigan will do all that and more.
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You can’t go wrong with a cute matching set. A great wear to wear and style a long cardigan is as a matching long set. There is something so classy and lowkey luxe about an outfit styled like this.
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A long cardigan will always add some style, length and texture to a basic crop top and denim shorts outfit like this one. You can also use a cardigan as can opportunity to add a pop of color to your basic outfit. It honestly is just such a great way to mix it up when you’re wearing a regular outfit.
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Neutral cardigan and pants with a white t-shirt and sandals. The outfit above is just proof that you style a cardigan with pretty much anything, not just jeans. A long creamy cardigan like this one, paired with neutral pants and some chunky black sandals, is the kind of outfit you could put together for something like a casual friday at work.
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Black jumpsuit with long cream cardigan and Uggs. Love a good jumpsuit (they are an definitely outfit for the brave, and totally a pain to be wearing when you gotta use the bathroom (but are SO worth it!)). They are so easy to style and look so so good with a pair of Uggs. Throw in a cute cardigan to that mix and you’ve got yourself such acute and cozy outfit…
The Best Time to Wear a Long Cardigan?
It can be hard to style cardigans so that you don’t look frumpy can be difficult but not impossible. They are so stylish if you do it right (as you’ve seen from all the outfit ideas above).
So when is the best time to break out that long cardigan? The best tame to wear this specific piece of clothing is during the spring or the autumn seasons, when there is a little bite to the air. That way you’re getting that little bit of coverage from the cardigan as well as the style. To be fair though, you can totally wear the long cardigans whenever you want, they are so much fun to throw onto an outfit.
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