How to Use cardigan in a Sentence

cardigan

noun
  • Button up the cardigan and put 2 points in the win column.
    Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Pay homage to the era with a simple cardigan and t-shirt for a chic, yet edgy vibe.
    Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Men can opt for a zip-front version of the same cardigan to get their cozy on while at sea.
    Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
  • There are more than two dozen colors to choose from with this cardigan.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Layer this retro cardigan with a creamy ribbed turtleneck for nights by the fire.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Only Net-a-Porter has the viral cardigan on sale right now.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2023
  • The shirt would be a great layering piece to wear with sweaters or cardigans when the weather starts to cool down.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Scarlett cardigan from the brand Khaite—an item in which Katie Holmes has been photographed.
    Chavie Lieber, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Whether it’s worn on its own with heels or layered with a cardigan and boots, the dress can dressed up or down with ease.
    Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Cozy up with a cashmere sweater this winter or pop on a cozy easy-to-style cardigan.
    Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 5 Jan. 2023
  • This open-front cardigan is so breezy and a dream for layering.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Jan began to feel real to me, much more than a black-and-white photo of a shy girl in a cardigan sweater.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023
  • Throwing a cardigan over a tank top can only get you so far.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
  • And there, glowing like a ripe tomato, is his red cardigan, draped over the back of an empty chair.
    Elisabeth Egan, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The longer length and lightweight material will hang on the body just like a cardigan.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Her fit: a cozy space dye cardigan paired with a jack o’lantern covering her face.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2023
  • And as for the pricetag of that infamous Khaite cashmere bra and cardigan set?
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Over 600 Amazon shoppers have picked up the cardigan this month, and it’s earned tons of five-star ratings.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The outfit is slightly different from Duff's in that the pants are a jogger style and the cardigan hits below the knee.
    Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The most affordable pick on our list is also a cardigan, which is on sale for just $10 right now.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Style them with a white crewneck, a cardigan, and platform shoes à la Hathaway, or dress them up with heels and a blouse.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Your go-to leather pants will feel totally sweet and brand new thanks to this pretty pink cardigan top.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2023
  • This fuzzy cardigan offers a modern touch with its cropped fit, gold and bold buttons and ribbed trim.
    Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Add on a cardigan sweater, like these men’s and women’s styles from Quince, made from breathable cashmere or wool to complete the look.
    Madeline Diamond, wsj.com, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Billie Eilish is wearing a cardigan and has a bleach blonde blowout.
    Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 28 Nov. 2022
  • For something a bit more modest—say, for your chilly workplace—try this blue cardigan from Adam Lippes.
    Meghan Shouse, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
  • The street style icon epitomized cozy fall fashion in a pair of low-slung wide-leg jeans, a gray knit top, and an oversized gray cardigan.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Pair a yellow cardigan—this one’s the perfect shade—and a white collared shirt with a plaid yellow pleated skirt.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • Style it under a cardigan, sweater vest, chore coat, or even on its own, but the options are truly endless.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Grande didn’t wear her wedding ring and was dressed in a long pale pink cardigan, jeans, white boots, and a Wimbledon baseball cap.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 19 July 2023

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