Cardigan

An open-front knit sweater that buttons or zips up the front. Named after Lord Cardigan, it's a versatile layering piece that ranges from casual cotton styles to dressy fine-gauge merino.

Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "cardigan" belongs to the Garment Types family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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