cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən 
: a usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front
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Style it with essentially any top or shoes of your choosing, whether that means a buttoned cardigan with flats or a striped long-sleeve with Chelsea boots.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites are this trendy cardigan woven from a silk-cotton blend and this short-sleeve cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering.
—Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Open Cardigan Is an Elegant Layer
This open cardigan is a great length that comes down to your knees.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Pair it with boots and a cropped blazer for holiday parties, or a cardigan and sneakers for more casual occasions.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites are this trendy cardigan woven from a silk-cotton blend and this short-sleeve cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering.
—Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Open Cardigan Is an Elegant Layer
This open cardigan is a great length that comes down to your knees.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Pair it with boots and a cropped blazer for holiday parties, or a cardigan and sneakers for more casual occasions.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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cardigan
noun
car·di·gan
ˈkärd-i-gən
: a usually collarless sweater opening down the front
Geographical Definition
Cardigan
geographical name
Car·di·gan
ˈkär-di-gən
variants
or Cardiganshire
ˈkär-di-gən-ˌshir
-shər
former county of western Wales; capital Aberystwyth
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