Fuschia cashmere cardigan

Fuschia or pink cardigans

This is one of the latest new trends. Fuschia or the hot pink color is being seen everywhere. People are saying that it is partly because it is a bright, fun color. In this depressing economy with job losses and less income everywhere, fuschia is making a great splash. Even men are wearing this color and putting it in their outfits whether in the form of a tie or a handkerchief or in the design of their shirts. Having a fuschia cashmere cardigan is a great way to brighten up your wardrobe and to stay within the current trend.  If you think it is too bright, pair it with more neutral colors underneath to tone it down.  Jeans, black leggings, a white t-shirt, or black tank will all help to tone it done.  Another trick is to add a neutral scarf and not to wear it buttoned up, but to leave it unbuttoned.

Loose cardigan

Loose open cardigan from BCBG

Finally, another style that has hit the streets is the loose cardigan that is open in the front.  It doesn’t have any buttons, but instead drapes across the front of your chest in a very elegant and flattering way.  Women are wearing these to the office and to go out at night.  You can wear it tied to the back or draped in front.  Sometimes, some of the drapes are longer, although usually they drape shorter in the back.  This is a great style for anyone looking for an item that is not constricting and can be quickly thrown over their clothes.  It can be worn with lots of different outfits, although make sure the item you wear underneath is not bulky.  Even petite women can wear this, although if you are petite, don’t buy something that is too long.  Also, the loose fabric in front can be a lot of fabric or less fabric.  Look for something where there is less fabric in front, otherwise it can be overwhelming.

Ruffled, cap or kimono sleeves

Trendy cardigan with new style sleeves

Another trend is the different sleeves that are showing up on various cardigans. The sleeves are shorter and there are ruffles at the sleeves. Some are even kimono sleeves and fall out in a bell shape, similar to how jeans flare out. The sleeves flare out and drape the arms rather than hug the arms. These new trends make the cardigans a lot more comfortable since they free your arm movement. Also, for petite women, the shorter sleeves work perfectly since the cardigan sleeves are not too long and you won’t have to get them altered.

Black cashmere cardigan

Neutrals
Colors:  Black, grey, white
Versatility:  High

If you are looking for a cardigan that you can wear everywhere and wear over anything, then go with a neutral color.  Black, grey and white will match everything.  Out of the 3, black is probably the most versatile, although some would argue that white is just as easy to wear over everything.  I say black since it is more understated and also won’t get dirty as easily as a white cardigan.  The white cardigan is great over any summer or spring dresses or any bright color or patterned shirts, but it is also very bright.  Wearing the white cardigan makes you stand out a bit more.  Also, the white cardigan doesn’t work as well over a white t-shirt or the crisp white office shirt, so a black cashmere cardigan ends up being more versatile.  All 3 colors will easily match almost every outfit in your wardrobe since they are so neutral.  Buy one of these colors if you don’t have many cardigans and are looking for something to wear with everything.

Red cashmere cardigan from Burberry

Bold colors
Colors:  Red, Blue, Purple, Green
Versatility:  Medium

The bold color cardigans such as a green or red cashmere cardigan are fantastic for adding a splash of color to your wardrobe.  If you are a person that tends to wear a lot of neutral colors, adding one bold cardigan to your wardrobe is the perfect way to brighten it up without making it too colorful.  These cardigans work best over neutral colors and allow you to stand out a little from the crowd.  If you are trying to get noticed, wear a bold color cardigan such as a cute green cashmere cardigan and you will definitely catch someone’s eye.  The bold colors are great because they are not too splashy or trendy so you can wear this color to the office and out at night.   The drawback to the bold color cardigan is that it can’t be worn everyday or over everything.  The bright color leaves a statement in people’s minds and because of this, you probably can’t wear it to the office more than once a week.

Fuschia cardigan from Vince

Bright colors
Colors:  Fuschia, Orange, Yellow
Versatility:  Medium to Low

If you love to stand out in a crowd, consider a really bright color such as a fuschia cashmere cardigan or a bright yellow cashmere cardigan.  Bright colors are fantastic for people who want to get noticed and continue to get noticed.  The bright colors are harder to match with everything and you have to wear them carefully, but they too work over any neutral colors.  Use these colors to enhance an already colorful wardrobe or to enhance a neutral colored wardrobe.  One splash of this brightens the room and will really get you noticed.  Bright colors tend to be trendier than the bold colors so they tend not to last through many seasons, although you can still wear them if you are confident.  Unlike bold colors that are longer lasting, bright colors are a bit more obnoxious and people will either love that orange cardigan you have or completely hate it.  

Pink cashmere cardigan

Pastels
Colors:  Pink, Baby Blue, Lavender, Mint Green
Versatility:  Medium to High

Pastels are an excellent Spring color to wear.  The pink cashmere cardigan is very feminine and actually matches with a lot of different items, especially if you choose a very light pink that is closer to white.  Other pastel colors such as baby blue or lavender or great over the neutral colors and will also work with some bold colors.  Pastels are much closer to neutral than the bold colors, although they also make a very different statement from the neutral colors.  Pastels signify much more femininity.  Pastels are a much more subtle and understated color so it is less likely that you will get noticed right away, as opposed to a bold color, but the color is so pretty, you will definitely get noticed.