Looking Cool in a Cardigan: Normcore Style Gets a Trendy and Modern Twist
Cardigans may seem like a formal and “grandpa-vibes” piece of clothing, but this FW, they have dominated both the runway and fast fashion in cool new ways. Before this year, I did not have a single cardigan in my closet. My fall wardrobe consisted of coats, turtleneck sweaters, and a lot of hoodies. As I have matured, or think I have at least, I’ve found myself leaning towards more classic styles with a twist. Cue the Cardigan.
A Heich Blade plaid cardigan from W Concept has been a go-to piece since I found it on the site. It can be worn for work or cool looks worn in Downtown New York. I love the versatility of it, and the added texture is unique in my current wardrobe. If you’re looking to bring a level of sophistication and effortlessness to your style that gives the “I woke up likes this” aesthetic that everyone loves to have, look no further than a grade-A cardigan. It can be dressed down with a T-shirt and jeans or worn in a more formal setting to replace a traditional blazer. Edgier dressers don’t run away just yet. Designers like Gucci, Aime Leon Dore, and Thom Browne bring the normcore piece to a trendy-savvy audience with bold patterns, updated colors, and texture.
A cozy cardigan can be that transition season item that begins your dive into cold-weather styling, and these options are currently in my Black Friday and Christmas Wishlist! I hope you are as obsessed with them as I am.
