Mar 18th, 2010 | Written by S. Thompson | Posted in Clothing |

For winter clothing mens cardigan sweaters are definitely an in thing. They can be a better buy sometimes than the heavy wool coats. These sweaters are not limited to winter season; even in early spring when the cold is still in the air these can be put to use. They make up as great gifts as well.

Cardigan sweater can be explained as a type of a sweater that primarily buttons down the front. Cardigan has been named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, a British military commander during the Crimean War. Cardigans are either hand knitted or machine made.

Popularity of cardigan sweaters can be attributed to France and British Isle in the 17th century where fishermen adopted this heavy, hand-knitted wool attire to stay warm on gloomy days. Nowadays these sweaters have become a fashion statement for casual look.

Men’s cardigan sweaters can be made of any fabric, like cotton, wool, Lycra, polyester, rayon, cashmere and many more. These cardigans come in different styles and compliment a casual look beautifully. They have made a strong comeback and are no longer restricted to elderly, professional people.

The button front style can either be worn alone or over a simple shirt. Men’s cardigan sweaters are cool classic and a simple style will match better with the outfits than a bright or very stylish one.

When choosing the cardigan, one must remember what it will be worn with most. One can opt for a cozy, relaxed look with a heavyweight cardigan, which looks at ease on the weekend but still works wonders for layering. Some of the good mix to try is wool and acrylic, which will keep your warm throughout the season. If preference is for a little lighter, one can always explore the option in a cotton blend, or with a larger percentage of acrylic.

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