TOautumn, time for layered outfits. After trying them all, stylists in the current season opt for less seen and more original solutions, especially when it comes to under jackets. To replace the simple t-shirt, the classic shirt and the standard turtleneck, in 2023 makes its way wool cardigan: the sweater of the moment, hyper versatile.
The news is that today it can also be combined as a top. You just need to know which model to focus on and how to create one look layering effective, keeping in mind the outfits spotted on the catwalk.
Where we saw it
A must-have in terms of mid-season knitwear, the sweater with front buttons has been proposed in various updated styles over time. The traditional solid color garment is enriched in Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 by contrasting floral embroidery, jewel applications, color blocks that raise the bar of femininity and wink at the past. The result is a wool cardigan withretro allurebut modern, designed to enhance the look in key Seventies. Like the one spotted at the fashion show Benetton: one-piece with long sleeves in wool blend, with V-neck and opening on the front.
The fit is boxy, with dropped shoulders; the length is medium; and the flowers inlaid on the front create a lively color contrast, with the black standing out against the trendy antique pink. The cut is contemporary, the taste more feminine and casual than ever: worn alone, it elevates even the most basic pair of jeans or black trousers. But it is the catwalk combination, perfect for autumn, that inspires the new idea to combine it with style.
How to match the cardigan in Autumn 2023
We challenge anyone not to have a similar model in their wardrobe, perhaps relegated to a corner because it is considered outdated, with the proliferation of cropped sweaters at the navel and maxi long jacquard cardigans. The wool sweater can be reborn in its look thanks to its use as an under jacket, as demonstrated by the fashion show releases by Andrea Incontri for the Treviso brand.
Specifically, the vintage inspiration is enhanced by the choice of a floral suit, also dusted off from the past, with a clear reference to the Seventies. The color of the wool cardigan reflects the texture of the cigarette suit, characterized by a slightly tailored jacket. The sweater’s task is to update the silhouette: worn exposed underneath just as if it were a top. Leave it unbuttoned at the bottom it’s the sexy idea to copy, which transforms the outfit with a single gesture. From the office to the aperitif, with the quick-change cardigan: to underline the playful idea, the layering of necklaces that enhances the V-neck, “stolen” from grandmother’s jewelry box.
The styling makeup it can also be replicated with a blazer and a basic wool cardigan, taking care to focus on contrasting shades. For a warm layered outfit that stands out.
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