Sure, you might want to drape a sweater around your shoulders for an extra layer. But even if you don’t need one, it just looks cool. Tying a knit over your top or outerwear is one of the easiest ways to up the ante of a colder-weather look. To recreate this cardigan look for autumn, start with elegant silk pants, drape a soft cardigan over your shoulders, and keep things polished with minimal accessories — think simple jewellery, sleek sunglasses, and classic flats or heeled boots.
Cardigan + Matching T-Shirt
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This is a great example of a unique outfit that’s made entirely of everyday basics. Match your base-layer T-shirt to your best cardigan to conjure a modern sweater-set effect. Then, smash a little white dress in between the two pieces for added depth. Silver hoops round out the simple outfit, while a pair of black knee-high boots or socks gives it a youthful element.
Peekaboo Cardigan + Blazer
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A knit cardigan is a great way to add a little pop of colour to an otherwise basic outfit. For extra subtlety, let yours – possibly in a zesty green like this one – peek from beneath your classic black blazer layered over a white T-shirt. Other than that, this look is extremely classic. Bootcut jeans, ankle boots, and classic sunglasses – all in black, of course – finish it off.