Cardigan is an integral part of the female image in cool weather. Using this element, you can radically transform the style, making it even more fashionable and relevant for the season.
Fashionable styles of cardigans in 2024
A cardigan is a great substitute for a jacket or coat. 2024 is rich in various styles of cardigans. However, the following models are considered especially fashionable, beautiful and popular:
- Shortened - just below the waist;
- Elongated - to the knee or lower;
- Overseas - voluminous options;
- Asymmetric: with overlaps, torn floors;
- With a belt creating an emphasis on the waist.
The main feature of any cardigan is the absence of fasteners and lining.
In such clothes, zippers and many buttons along the entire length are excluded, and also often there are no shoulders and lapels, like jackets or coats. Most often, buttons on a cardigan are placed exclusively on the top of the chest or one large at the waist. Cardigans with a belt or an original decorative brooch - brooch are also in fashion.
Knitted cardigans are especially popular in 2024. Hand knitting is extremely appreciated, since hand-made products are now at the peak of popularity. Knitting can be large or small, with original ornaments and patterns. Knitted patterns from threads of various shades in contrasting combinations look interesting and original.
Asymmetric models look interesting and unusual. Moreover, asymmetry can be expressed in various ways. This can be an unusual hem with flaps or original sleeves. Well combined asymmetry with knitwear.
The choice of style depends on the created image, taste preferences, height and size of the girl. For example, girls with curvaceous forms are especially suitable for elongated options that can hide excess weight. And asymmetric cardigans and oversize models look good only on tall and slender girls.
Elongated
Cardigans are considered elongated from the knee to the ankle length. Such options are perfect for jeans, pants, leggings. Long cardigans can be of a classic cut, with a belt or asymmetric.
For elongated models, it is better to choose neutral and calm shades: gray, black, chocolate, wine and dark green. In 2024, gray versions of the product with decorative embroidery and deep side pockets are in fashion.
Elongated models can be supplemented with other decorative elements, for example, pockets or large buttons-trompe l'oeil. Also interesting are geometric prints, cage and stripes on the fabric.
Stylists argue that trousers and jeans should be longer than a cardigan, while skirts and dresses should be chosen shorter.
Overseas
Oversize is one of the main trends of 2024. However, when choosing clothes of this type, it should be borne in mind that such models are suitable exclusively for slender girls, otherwise they are able to emphasize the shortcomings of the figure and visually increase it.
Oversized knit cardigans are especially relevant.Using the original knitting, you can create absolutely any pattern or pattern on the surface of the product. Fashionistas will like models with voluminous sleeves and an unusual knitted ornament.
Oversize models can also be decorated with fringe or feathers along the hem, which will give the cardigan extra volume. From the colors, it is better to choose more neutral tones, for example, classic black, beige, pale pink and gray. An oversized cardigan goes well with sports and street styles.
With a belt
A cardigan with a belt is the new fashion trend of 2024. With the help of the belt, you can emphasize the elegance of the figure, focusing on the waist. The model is suitable for any type of figure, but it looks best on tall and girls of medium height.
Fashionable colors for a cardigan with a belt include rich and rich shades: Marsala, wine, purple, emerald, royal blue, bright pink and even white. Perfectly complements the image of a stylish beret.
It should be noted that a belt for a cardigan is best chosen in calm classic shades or in tone with the main color of the product. Belts of black and gray colors with an original buckle are considered universal.
The material for a cardigan can be absolutely anything, it depends on the time of year. Moreover, this style is well combined with a business and a romantic way, which allows you to combine styles as you wish.
Shortened
Cropped cardigans are a good option for a warm off-season. Depending on the material chosen, this model does not freeze, but at the same time it does not allow the body to overheat. You should also pay attention to the shape and length of the sleeves.
Topical for shortened cardigans is considered a sleeve length of three quarters.
The cardigan of the shortened model can be absolutely any color, the main thing is that it is combined with the rest of the wardrobe. It can be supplemented with a neat strap or scarf. Also looks good model with pockets in contrasting colors.
For summer, you can choose a cardigan with a light viscous of thin thread. In the presence of buttons, such a style can completely replace other outerwear. You can also wear a thin short top underneath.
A cropped cardigan looks organically with dresses and skirts, especially fluffy styles. The model will be a good replacement for a leather or denim jacket, as it blends perfectly with any style of clothing.
Fashionable materials for cardigans
A cardigan should always be chosen according to the season, since its thermal qualities directly depend on the materials used in the manufacture. The most popular materials for cardigans:
- Tweed;
- Suede
- Knitwear;
- Cashmere;
- Neoprene;
- Wool or mohair (if it is knitting).
Along with knitted cardigans, tweed, suede and cashmere are considered the most fashionable. They are universal options that are suitable for any weather.
Tweed
Of tweed fabric, jackets, cardigans and coats are most often made, but in 2024, cardigans from the same material are also in fashion. Tweed cardigans can be of any style and model, but shortened options are considered especially stylish.
The tweed product goes well with large buttons at the waist or belt and fringe along the hem. This style is most suitable for trousers or jeans, and looks good with both everyday and business look.
Tweed cardigans are mainly made with geometric prints. In fashion a large or small cell, as well as a variety of stripes. These options are best combined with plain clothing.
Tweed cardigans for girls and women of all ages. However, they should be avoided by those who are overweight, as the material is able to visually add volume. The colors are better to choose more neutral and dark, since the unusual fabric already looks catchy.
Suede
Suede cardigans have just become fashionable and have already become very popular. Suede cardigans are shown to everyone who wants to be in trend.This element of the wardrobe is best purchased in elongated versions.
Particularly relevant are suede cardigans with voluminous capacious pockets, and the most interesting color combinations are sand, beige, mustard, gray and pastel palette. Cardigans from suede of the dressing gown style with a belt and lapels look good.
Suede cardigans go well with a variety of fabrics: from satin and silk to knitwear and mohair. The only drawback of such products is the need for careful care of the fabric. It is also best to avoid wearing suede clothing in high humidity environments.
Knitted
Knitwear is the most popular and often used material for the manufacture of cardigans. Convenience and versatility of this fabric allows you to translate the most daring styles into reality and combine various color schemes.
Knitted cardigans are suitable for absolutely any weather and go well with a variety of clothing styles. It is quite easy to choose such a cardigan, focusing on personal preferences and other fashionable novelties.
Knitted cardigans are distinguished by a variety of models: buttons, with a belt, with a hood, elongated and shortened. The color scheme is also suitable for every taste, however, the most stylish are considered products of dark shades or from a nude palette.
Woolen
Woolen cardigans are a fashionable and warm element of the image that is suitable for the fall and even winter season 2024-2025. The styles of the product from wool are mainly classic, rarely asymmetrical cuts can be found. An oversized style is considered especially stylish.
The most fashionable wool cardigans come elongated with a simple cut. There are no additional decorative elements in the style and the emphasis is on the structure of the fabric and the color of the product.
Woolen cardigans are a fashionable replacement for a warm coat. Cardigans made of wool with a shortened sleeve look especially interesting. A warm sweater or sweatshirt is suitable for such a style. Perfectly complement the image of an elegant scarf.
This type of material is considered the most practical and convenient. The versatility of woolen cardigans lies in the ability to choose the right style for any type of figure and height.
The most fashionable cardigan color
In the 2024-2025 season, bright and saturated colors are in fashion. This trend has only partially affected the fashion for cardigans, since depending on the chosen style, material and cut of the product, shades will also differ.
The most fashionable colors of cardigans in 2024 are:
- Gray;
- Emerald;
- Beige;
- Blue;
- Wine;
- Purple.
Color can be “diluted” with an interesting but unobtrusive print. For example, the trendy royal blue color goes well with a thin white vertical strip. Such a coloring will suit bold and stylish girls who are not afraid to experiment with images.
Cardigans in beige shades are very fashionable, and regardless of the time of year. In the trend of color: sand, caramel, baked milk, coffee with milk, vanilla and light taupe.
The classic also does not lose relevance in the new year: black and gray colors. These shades will fit perfectly into the image, especially if the rest of the clothes are saturated and colorful.
Elegant white cardigans are one of the main trends of 2024-2025. White color is beautifully combined with a classic style, complementing the image with a touch of freshness and mischief. However, white cardigans do not combine with bright elements of clothing.
Choosing a cardigan color is best in accordance with the rest of the image. It should complement the style and be combined with the selected style. Otherwise, the color directly depends on the shade of the skin, eyes and hair of the girl.