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Cardigans pair with dresses.
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They add intrigue to trousers.
Most of all, they blend fashion and comfort seamlessly.
And an added bonus?
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Most of these looks can be recreated with pieces you already own.
Slim Cardigan + Baggy Jeans
Proportion is one of the most important components of any ensemble.
Dainty bow-embellished shoes add a girlish and surprising finishing touch to an otherwise casual look.
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A monochrome look doesnt have to entail oversimplification.
Try a pale pinkmaybe even one thats embellished?cardi with rosy-hued trousers.
The relaxed structure of the long cardigan is also a nice balance to the softer silhouette of the dress.
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Add accessories that complement the colors in the embroidery to complete the look.
Its essentially just a slinky little black top and dark denim, a tried-and-true look youve undoubtedly worn before.
The fun comes mostly from the accessories.
Think a crocheted hat, oversized sunglasses, and a chartreuse handbag.
Add a T-shirt beneath the sweater if youre looking for a little extra coverage.
For example, you could sling yours around your waist as an extra accessory.
Its the addition of a little bra top that changes up the energy of this ensemble.
If you are going for it, a structured handbag and slinky gold necklaces will continue the high-low dialogue.
But even if you dont need one, it just looks cool.
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.
Other than that, this look is extremely classic.
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Bootcut jeans, ankle boots, and classic sunglassesall in black, of coursefinish it off.
H&M Fitted Blazer
Floria Crewneck Cardigan
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: A guest wears black sunglasses, white half buttoned up long sleeve shirt, gray necklace, bright orange sequin mini skirt, navy blue cardigan wrapped around waist, light gray tote bag, silver rings, shiny black ballerina leather shoes, outside Area, during the New York Fashion week Spring/Summer 2025 on September 06, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
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