Cardigan Sweaters for Women

Skinny jeans and leggings are the most popular fashion bottom this year. Most women do not want to wear leggings unless they pair it with a longer top. In the summer this is usually a t-shirt. However, once the winter chill sets in, women look for other answers. For many it's a longer cardigan sweater. A slouchy boyfriend sweater is often the answer. But women who love a more feminine look wont be disappointed. There are many long cardigans with ruffles and fur trim. 

These can be pricey and that's one of the reasons that I shop thrift stores and second-hand stores. Once the home of ugly Christmas sweaters, these shops now feature some of the best fashion at steeply discounted prices. 

If you area doesn't have one of these or you don't have the time to shop them, then I would suggest eBay. There are thousands of great long cardigans to choose from there. 

A simple black cropped cardigan sweater can be used to create a fashion-forward layered look. Take the perfect pair of black leggings. Then pile on the top layers. It can start with a long t-shirt, then a flowing floral silk shirt. The black cropped sweater then ground the entire look and tie in all of the top layers with a cropped black sweater. The dark color frames all of the color and textures that happen with this type of fashion. 

Of course, women who really want to stand out could do the same thing with a vibrant floral or geometric print. Leggings come in many fashion colors and this winter, it's the brighter and richer the better. Often the leggings are tucked into boots. Some of the more daring layers will even touch the top of the boots. 

Many women have sleeveless tank tops that they love. They enjoy the way that the top flows over their body and looks with their pants. They don't have to give these up during the winter. A cropped cardigan will let the tops flow and provide the needed sleeves.

Red is one of the most popular colors for cardigan sweaters. I think it's because the patriotic look is huge and will always be with us. Red sweaters are also a go to style for Christmas and Valentines Day. They can be a comfortable way to help the kids open their presents or they can be sexy and sultry for a romantic dinner. 

The spectator look is often red white and blue. Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day are holidays when people do wear these color out of patriotic pride. A cotton red sweater in the summer look fabulous with a white t-shirt and blue shorts. In November, a wood red cardigan sweater rules. It can be paired with a crisp white turtle neck and pair of jeans. 

Red also looks good on every woman. I know many women try to live in black, but they really should realize that reds and pinks give us a glow. When they wear a red sweater with an animal print infinity scarf, they might be surprised at all the compliments they get. Of course their black pants will look great with it.