The Shelter Cotton Cardigan: How to Style this Chunky Knit Cardigan
The Shelter Cotton Cardigan has been a best-seller for years now and has shown up each season as a top-selling favorite that customers can’t wait to get their hands on. It’s been a style designed to bring comfort, but also adds a layer of vintage and timeless feel to any wardrobe.
What makes this chunky knit cardigan unique and why do customers wait months to get their hands on this cold-weather essential?
Art of the Chunky Knit Cardigan
The Shelter Cardigan got its name as a way to embody how we wanted the cardigan to feel when you put it on. If you haven’t had the experience of rummaging through your parents or grandparents old sweaters and finding a cardigan your grandpa wore many moons ago, it’s something incredibly fun and inspiring.
Our version of the chunky knit cardigan known as the Shelter Cardigan was inspired by these very events. Finding an old cardigan sweater in grandpa’s old boxes, dusting it off, and once you slide the thick knit over your shoulders, you felt held, sheltered, and safe.
It’s the perfect blend of modern style, with the drop shoulder and slightly cropped length, with the timeless and vintage qualities of the sweaters of old - three simple buttons, thick knit that lasts, and an oversized feel that covers you like the perfect hug.
Why Customers Love this Cotton Cardigan
Since the Shelter Cardigan has been around for so long, we’ve had so much positive feedback. It can be overwhelming in all the best ways to hear people share their favorite parts about the cardigan, how they style it, where they wear it, and more.
But it’s even more rewarding to hear how it makes them feel when they wear it.
“This sweater is perfect. It's beautifully made, so comfortable and soft, and has a wonderful fit that's comfy and casual, but elevated enough to be easily dressed up for work -- making it the perfect work from home sweater.”
“I was definitely a bit nervous spending so much on a cardigan, but it is by far the coziest and most-worn item of clothing in my closet. It pairs effortlessly with just about everything.”
“Absolutely perfect! This is the best slouchy cardigan I’ve ever tried. It’s so soft and warm, but not too hot to wear on milder days. I have it in two colors.”
“This is truly the most exceptional piece of clothing I own. I wear my cardigan every day, it’s truly a beautiful item. It feels heavy but not hot. Super durable, yet soft. It’s the best purchase and investment I’ve ever made on a clothing item, no joke. It’s my first Tradlands purchase and definitely not my last.”
Why Customers Love this Cotton Cardigan
Since the Shelter Cardigan has been around for so long, we’ve had so much positive feedback. It can be overwhelming in all the best ways to hear people share their favorite parts about the cardigan, how they style it, where they wear it, and more.
But it’s even more rewarding to hear how it makes them feel when they wear it.
“This sweater is perfect. It's beautifully made, so comfortable and soft, and has a wonderful fit that's comfy and casual, but elevated enough to be easily dressed up for work -- making it the perfect work from home sweater.”
“I was definitely a bit nervous spending so much on a cardigan, but it is by far the coziest and most-worn item of clothing in my closet. It pairs effortlessly with just about everything.”
“Absolutely perfect! This is the best slouchy cardigan I’ve ever tried. It’s so soft and warm, but not too hot to wear on milder days. I have it in two colors.”
“This is truly the most exceptional piece of clothing I own. I wear my cardigan every day, it’s truly a beautiful item. It feels heavy but not hot. Super durable, yet soft. It’s the best purchase and investment I’ve ever made on a clothing item, no joke. It’s my first Tradlands purchase and definitely not my last.”
How to Style The Perfect Chunky Knit Cardigan
Thinking about adding this timeless classic to your wardrobe? Or do you own one already and need some inspiration on how to style this one-of-a-kind classic? You’re in luck!
Here are 5 simple ways to style your chunky knit cardigan this season.
1. Style: Unbuttoned with Classic Jeans.
Keep it simple and classic by adding the cardigan over a white t-shirt and style with dark or light-wash jeans. It’s a combination of effortless style and total comfort combined. Accessories with old-school loafers, an over-the-shoulder bag, or a wide-brimmed hat to make it truly YOU.
2. Style: Buttoned & Belted or Tucked
Show your shape but buttoning and tucking or belting your cardigan to add an even more modern look to a vintage piece. Pair with any jeans, a unique skirt, or a dress and make this comfortable outfit take you from work to home with ease.
3. Style: Wear it and Bear it
Stay cozy and comfortable any day of the week. This cardigan can take you from work to home and to cozy, relaxed weekends too. Wear it with your favorite underwear + bra pairing or with those leggings you find yourself living in these days.
4. Style: Go Monochrome
One color, endless looks, and versatility are a must-have all season long. Sure, it’s easy to go monochrome in warmer weather but cold-weather colors look great too!
5. Style: Warm Up a Jumpsuit
This cardigan is just the right length and style to go perfectly over textured one-pieces like jumpsuits. Leave it wide open and have access to all of your favorite pockets and add the perfect warmth to any jumpsuit to take this look season to season effortlessly.
6. Style: Dress it Up
One cardigan can take you a million places and complete a million looks. Dress up this cozy cardigan by pairing with your favorite dress. This keeps you warm and allows for dynamic layering that's functional and fashionable.
However you choose to wear it, wear it now, wear it often, and wear it forever.
We’d love to see you styling the Shelter Cotton Cardigan! Tag @tradlands on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our IG and future how-to style blog posts!
Plus, feel free to leave a comment and tell us what you love about the cardigan and how you love to style it. We can’t wait to see your style.
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Shelter Cotton Cardigan
We know your fingerprints are all over your mom’s old cardigans from the 70s, so we thought we’d give you a timeless sweater of your own. The best selling Shelter Cotton Cardigan is your new versatile layering BFF, with just three buttons for the coziest, relaxed feel. This one can take you from the office to Sunday brunch, all the way to the nearest bonfire hangout.
The light balloon sleeve makes this a must-have, with easy dropped shoulders that sway with you. This knit cotton cardigan is constructed with 100% cotton in a mid-weight fabric, ethically sourced along the coast of Peru. Layered up or worn alone, it’s the dreamy wardrobe essential you’ve been looking for.