Outfit and fashion ideas
In today’s fashion world, the boyfriend fashion trend has become something good that is hard to ignore. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of boyfriend shirts and boyfriend jeans. Most likely they are something you wear regularly. But did you know that there is such a thing as the boyfriend cardigan? You can probably tell from the name that it’s simply the oversized cardigan. However, this simple item can instantly and dramatically change the style of a casual outfit. I have rounded up some of the best boyfriend cardigans outfit ideas for you. Let’s look at them now.
Gray knitted boyfriend cardigan with white peplum
To start the list, I’ll show you an outfit that includes both a boyfriend cardigan and boyfriend jeans. You can simply wear a white peplum top with a light gray cardigan for the top. Wear tied and ripped boyfriend jeans for the buttocks. Complete the outfit creatively and elegantly with a pair of cheetah ankle boots.
Gray boyfriend cardigan with white waistcoat
A special character of the boyfriend cardigan is that your casual outfit will immediately look more feminine and decent. Imagine the outfit in the picture above without the cardigan. It would be an outfit consisting of a white vest top, black skinny jeans and white sneakers, which is a bit too casual. The outfit is instantly upgraded with the gray boyfriend cardigan.
White button down shirt and black cardigan
This outfit is a successful attempt at building a business casual outfit around a black boyfriend cardigan. You can wear it simply with a white shirt and black skinny jeans. A typical choice for the shoes would be pink heels. Alternatively, a pair of black ballet flats can make the outfit look more adorable.
Ivory Knit Boyfriend Cardigan with White Top & Silk Scarf
Here’s a great example of how to use a layered outfit to look super chic. For the top, wear a white top with an ivory boyfriend cardigan and a green silk scarf. Pair them with gray skinny jeans and brown leather mid-calf boots.
Black boyfriend cardigan with blue silk scarf
To achieve a casual and pretty look for the girl next door, you can simply wear a white t-shirt with a black boyfriend cardigan. Pair them with blue relax-fit jeans and white low-top sneakers. Wear a blue silk scarf to add a feminine touch to your look.
Black cardigan worn with an oversized gray V-neck knit sweater
Up to this point I have shown many outfits where a boyfriend cardigan is pulled over a shirt or crop top. For this outfit, let’s look at what a long cardigan looks like on top of a long top outfit. Wear a black boyfriend cardigan over a gray oversized v-neck sweater. Complete the outfit with skinny jeans and nude sandals. The result is a handsome, relaxed look.
Black cardigan with checked boyfriend shirt
Now let’s try another outfit that combines two items for friends. Wear a plaid boyfriend shirt with a black boyfriend cardigan. Complete your outfit with skinny jeans and black matte leather knee high boots for a unique and stylish look.
White vest top with black cardigan and jeans
After looking at all these outfits, I see an interesting approach to style a black boyfriend cardigan. This is to pretend it’s a black leather jacket. I will now explain it in more detail with this outfit idea. In the picture above you can see that the outfit includes a white vest top, cuffed boyfriend jeans and gray ankle boots, an outfit that you can look totally stylish and cool with a black leather jacket. Now wear a black boyfriend cardigan instead. The outfit still looks very stylish but now has a feminine touch.
Chambray shirt with ivory cardigan
For a cute girly look, you can wear a chambray shirt with an ivory cardigan. When it comes to shoes, add a pair of navy skinny jeans and gray suede boots to the mix. As simple as this outfit looks, all the pieces go together perfectly, making it a gorgeous minimal outfit.
Crepe long cardigan with gray silk top and jeans
For a slightly more mature and professional look, you might want to wear a long crepe cardigan with a dark gray silk top. Pair them with ripped skinny jeans and gold sandals for a bit more style to complete the outfit.
White bodycon dress with cardigan and belt
This is a one-of-a-kind belted cardigan outfit that you just don’t see often. To style it, you can simply wear it with a white bodycon dress that includes some feminine lace details. Wear white heels to complete this beautiful business casual outfit.
Light yellow knit sweater and overknee boots
To create a stylish look, you can wear a light yellow knit sweater and camel boyfriend cardigan for the top. Wear blue skinny jeans with black over the knee boots to cover your butt. I really like how unique and stylish this outfit looks. This is a rare instance where skinny jeans and thigh boots can co-exist and look good.
Gray oversized cardigan with ripped boyfriend jeans
This is a relaxed outfit that you’ll probably want to wear if you just want a casual hangout with a friend. You can simply wear a white vest top with a light gray boyfriend cardigan. Pair them with boyfriend jeans and brown oxford shoes.
Wear it with a white vest top and cuffed boyfriend jeans
For a stylish, minimalist look, you can simply wear a white vest top with a long gray cardigan. Complement your outfit with cuffed boyfriend jeans and flip flops.
Gray boyfriend cardigan with black skinny jeans
Sometimes you might want to dress very demurely and still look decent. In these cases, a boyfriend cardigan can often help. For example, you can wear a white top with a gray boyfriend cardigan for the top. Wear black skinny jeans and black oxford shoes for your buttocks to complete this understated yet beautiful outfit.
I hope you enjoy reading these boyfriend cardigans outfit ideas. If you want to learn more about the boyfriend fashion trend, read our blog posts on boyfriend shirts and boyfriend jeans. Let’s try them out and have fun styling.
