The Shawl Collar Cardigan
At The Garmentor, we love to window shop. It is, after all, part of our job. And no, we don’t mean walking down the street and gazing at window displays to see what’s new. We’re talking about browser window shopping. We bounce from online store to online store looking for the latest and greatest in men’s fashion. Recently, we noticed a great new trend: the shawl collar cardigan.
What is it? The look is a knit cardigan, often slightly longer in length than a typical cardigan. A shawl collar is simply a rounded, turned-down collar, similar to that on a blazer, but without the stiff structure and lapel notches.
We like this look because it is relaxed and easy, perfect for the transition from winter to spring when the sun begins to show his face but the weather is still on the brisk side. The shawl collar cardigan is also great because, come springtime, it functions as a stylish jacket. Throw it over a tee or thin button-down and go.
If you plan on being cold for a while yet, go for a heavier-duty cardigan like The Smooth Company’s Fisher Cardigan. These typically look best buttoned-up. If, on the other hand, you’re preparing for warmer weather, we recommend the lightweight cardigan by Shades of Greige. Its oversized fit and gauzy cotton/linen blend make it the perfect, and very stylish, shawl collar cardigan for spring. With shorts and a crew-neck tee, you can lounge by the lake, or pair it with dark jeans and a V-neck for a look that is at once laid-back and put together.
Looking for something more casual? Try one of the plaid shawl cardigans by Malchick & Devotchka and Denim Is Everything. We particularly like it in red with a grey tee, as styled by Urban Outfitters. As always, happy shopping!
All-Son Shawl Collar Cardigan in Dark Grey $68
Brown Sound Carmel Cardigan in Olive Juice $90
Shades of Greige Cardigan in Purple $98
Koto Marled Striped Cardigan $68
Malchick & Devotchka Plaid Shawl Cardigan in Navy $58 $40
Denim Is Everything Shawl Collar Cardigan in Red $128 $80
Edun
Stormy Shawlneck Sweater
$215
J.Crew Cashmere Shaker Ribbed Cardigan $498 $398
The Smooth Company
Fisher Cardigan in Black
$140
Article Details
- Published January 13th, 2009
- Department Sweaters & Cardigans
- Brands All-Son Brown Sound Denim Is Everything Edun J.Crew Koto Malchick & Devotchka Shades of Greige The Smooth Company
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5 Comments
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I’m not sure if this will look good on me. I’m thinking about trying the ‘Shades of Greige’ ! Great colors !!
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I think too many guys shy away from cardigans because they don’t feel they are masculine enough…I hope this article will shine a new bright light on them! [They make for a great borrowing item from the fellas ;-)]
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I love the All Sons one. I saw it at Urban Outfitters today and it was amazing!! I am thinking of buying an XS one for myself, it would be so cute with jeans and heels, casual yet cool!
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of course I like the most expensive one most…i always like the most expensive one most… siiiigh…
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@Marcellus: Cardigans look great on many body types. Give it a try! The cardigan by “Shades of Greige” is one of our favorites too.
@Matt: We know how you feel!
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