| A cardigan sweater refers to a sweater that is more | | | | wool cardigans can be matched with any style of |
| commonly buttoned or sometimes zipped up the front. | | | | clothing in much the same way as a cashmere |
| The sweater was originally named after a British | | | | cardigan can, and can be worn in both formal and |
| commander, the 7th Earl of Cardigan who served | | | | casual settings. Men's cardigan sweaters are more |
| during the Crimean War. Cardigans were worn | | | | commonly made from thicker wool and are more |
| originally by the British, the Irish and the French and | | | | often worn in casual settings or upon occasion to a |
| became very popular during the 17th century. | | | | business lunch in place of a sports coat. |
| Cardigans were made from wool, and they were | | | | For occasions that are more formal, a chenille cardigan |
| either machine made or knitted. | | | | sweater can look great worn over a gown or other |
| Today, cardigans are made from a variety of material | | | | formal dress. They can also be worn over tank tops |
| including wool; cotton; rayon and cashmere. Cashmere | | | | to spruce things up. Cotton cardigans are more usually |
| cardigan sweaters are some of the most comfortable | | | | worn for casual or sport occasions, and they can be |
| sweaters to wear. Made from the wool of a | | | | worn with jeans, slacks or skirts. Fleece or Cardigan |
| cashmere goat, the wool is soft to the touch and clings | | | | sweatshirts are also very popular items of clothing that |
| naturally to the body. A cashmere cardigan sweater | | | | are worn not only to sports but also on casual |
| can be worn as either casual or formal attire, with | | | | occasions. They are comfortable and warm, thus a |
| jeans or fine slacks. | | | | favorite to pull on when the weather is a little cool. |
| There are as many different types of wool cardigans | | | | Contrasting colors do not usually go that well together |
| as there are grades and types of wool. Thick wool | | | | when wearing a cardigan sweater. Commonly |
| cardigans are perfect for warding off the chill of | | | | cardigans are either left unbuttoned, to show the shirt |
| winter. Soft merino wool cardigan sweaters are not | | | | underneath, or they are buttoned up part way. Very |
| only gentle against the skin, but they also do a very | | | | few cardigans button all the way to the top, and even |
| good job of keeping you warm during winter. Thin knit | | | | if they do, they are rarely worn that way. |