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*2025*10 ways to wear a cardigan + 23 real-life outfits!🙂‍↕️👇

*2025*10 ways to wear a cardigan + 23 real-life outfits!🙂‍↕️👇

Hey, fashion babes! 💖 If you think cardigans are just for chilly days or boring outfits, think again!

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This cozy staple is a total wardrobe MVP that can be styled in so many fun ways.

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Whether you’re heading to class, hanging out with friends, or just vibing at home, there’s a cardigan look for every occasion.

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Let’s dive into some super cute and trendy ways to rock your cardigan and elevate your outfit game! ✨

1. Plain white tee + cardigan

Let’s get to the basics first, shall we? 

For a sleek look, layer your cardigan with a crisp white shirt; always seal the deal.

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Together with a messy high bun and cat-eye sunnies, this off-duty look is never out of style.

2. Drape the cardigan over the shoulder

For the fashion babes out there, you have to try this look.

Is this practical? Not really.

But is it effortlessly chic? HELL YES.

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It just adds a tasteful dimension to an otherwise plain look.


I love how this girl matches the headband and the skirt in the same shade.

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Doing so just visually elongates your figure from head to toe.

Flattering and put together!


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PRO TIP:

If your cardigan is relatively big, you can just wear it like a wrap.

If not, you can use some safety pins to make sure the cardigan won’t keep falling off.

3. The iconic schoolgirl look

Another failproof look to rock the cardigan — a schoolgirl look in a mini pleated skirt.

An all-white look just looks as elegant as it’s cute and refreshing.

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If you want to add an extra pop of fun to this look, go for a bright hue bag always do the trick.


I love this fit from head to toe. 

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Just pinned it and gonna recreate this fit this weekend!


4. Cardigan & satin skirt

Fancy a modern and feminine style? This combo is for you.

If you wanna do monotone, introducing different textures in one look is key.

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For example, a knitted cardigan and shiny, soft satin skirt just give way more layers in a monotone setting.


If you want to look extra formal, I’d say button all the way up with your cardigan.

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Together with a structured handle bag and pointy-toe heels, this look is incredibly versatile from a date night with girls to a business casual setting.

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Fun fact: worn correctly horizontal stripes will even make you look thinner than vertical stripes.

I tried it myself and I CAN confirm it’s true.

If you want to know more, check out this early blog post of mine: How to REALLY rock horizontal stripes.

5. Layer with shirt

Fashion comes and goes, but this white shirt and cardigan is a combo here to stay.

I don’t care about how other people think — I am going to rock this look now and in my 30s!

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Age is just a number, ladies.


I love that she leaves the last two buttons undone.

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By creating the inverted V-shape, again, it draws eyes away from the belly area and makes you look slimmer.

It’s all in the details!

6. Tuck in your cardigan

Is tucking the cardigan old school? 

Well, not really if you know how to do it the right way! 

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This is giving the French women classic vibes.

A bold red cardigan is always darling, especially with a white low neck top underneath.


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Or else, a half-tuck!

Always look forgiving, especially with the body-hugging skirt.

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Okay, take notes, everybody.

If you have a chubby face like me but want to wear a high-neck top.

Create some V lines by wearing necklaces and a throw-on cardigan.

That way, the V lines can instantly balance out the face shape – try it out! 

7. Only done the first button

Is it just me, but I feel like this is a new trend these days?

I keep seeing these looks on Pinterest, and it’s so cuteeee.


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Your cute coffee date look girlies.


Looks sassy with a low-neck tube top!

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Go for the contrasting shades to maximize the effect.


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Corporate look with a spin — how about that?!

8. Cropped cardigan to look extra chic

Need I say more?! This look is sure to turn heads.

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A super cropped cardigan and white shirt set just takes the classic school girl look to another level.

Period.


Another cute look — I love how she shows the sleeve collar out.

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9. Wear cardigan cross-shoulder!

Last but not least, wear your cardigan cross-shoulder because, why not ?!

Especially when you want to wear a mini bag and keep your hands free, wearing the cardigan this way is an effortless way!

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Just look good in just a white polo and black skirt.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

So there you go, my loves – the 9 different ways to wear cardigan to level up your outfit game!

What are your thoughts on that? I hope that gets you inspired!

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