How to Use cardigan in a Sentence

cardigan

noun
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  • Versatile and cozy, a long cardigan sweater is a non-negotiable item in our fall closet.
    — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Parker swiveled her hips while wearing a fedora, dark wash flares, and a tie-meets-scarf fished through her hot pink cardigan.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Because what's a preppy outfit without a cardigan, right?
    — Amanda Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2021
  • And, as the temperatures drop, rompers look stylish with long sleeves or a jacket, blazer, or cardigan layered on top.
    — Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Like the other cardigan in your closet, a sweaterdress in the classic silhouette packs a lot of punch.
    — Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Made from ultra-soft cable knit fabric, the casual cardigan provides a relaxed fit to any outfit.
    — Maya Gandara, PEOPLE.com, 15 Nov. 2021
  • For that outing, Lively opted for a white-and-navy checkered dress paired with a long navy cardigan and white boots, and wore her hair in a loose side braid.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Pair it with boots and a cropped blazer for holiday parties, or a cardigan and sneakers for more casual occasions.
    — Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
  • As an alternative to wearing long sleeves, a lightweight cardigan sweater, or three-quarter sleeve jacket to wear over the uniform shirt may also work.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Try juxtaposing shorter ankle cowboy boots with long, flowing skirts to add a little edge, and pair them with a cardigan, trench coat, and tights to take this look from summer to winter.
    — Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • From fitted sweater dresses and silk satin coordinate sets to an oversized cardigan and knit separates, the lineup finds the common ground between comfort and style.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Details from 1976 include the red, black and white cardigan she was found with that had a bottle of T.J. Swann wine in the pocket.
    — al, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Charlie rocked a green cardigan, denim shorts and crisp white shoes, while her sister Dolly opted for a tie-dye hoodie, matching top and hot-pink Converse sneakers.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 8 Nov. 2021
  • President Carter donned a cardigan sweater to encourage Americans to turn down their thermostats to reduce rising energy costs.
    — Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Gone is the suit, replaced with a cardigan and a knit beanie.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Button up the cardigan and put 2 points in the win column.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Dec. 2022
  • And, in our opinion, the chunkier the cardigan, the better.
    — Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Her tan cardigan and Calvin Klein jeans were streaked with dirt.
    — New York Times, 15 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • So, the boy donned a jean skirt, white shirt, pink cardigan sweater and a blonde wig and picked the name Jenna.
    — Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
  • 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
  • Asked for a favorite piece, Paul points to the patch pocket ribbed cardigan.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Layer this retro cardigan with a creamy ribbed turtleneck for nights by the fire.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Dec. 2022
  • She’ll be carried away by this luxe and crazy-soft wool cardigan.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Only Net-a-Porter has the viral cardigan on sale right now.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2023
  • The cardigan styling means it can be worn open over loungewear or closed with the removable tie belt.
    — Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • The pink ballet cardigan Abela wears for a scene in which Amy and Blake break up in a pool hall belonged to the singer, Williams said.
    — Simran Hans, New York Times, 16 May 2024
  • Scarlett cardigan from the brand Khaite—an item in which Katie Holmes has been photographed.
    — Chavie Lieber, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2022

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