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How to wear it without looking frumpy

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There is a way of making the cardigan look sexy - pulls yours back over your shoulders like fashion influencer Alexandra Lapp to reveal your clavicle.

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Want to add an insouciant edge to an evening dress? Instead of turning to a leather jacket for a juxtaposition, choose an oversized cardigan instead. Allow it to fall off your shoulders in a nonchalant fashion.

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The closest you'll get to wearing a dressing gown outside, Gucci's midi-length knit cardi looks best when teamed with low-key denim.

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Forget a jacket, come spring, wear a slouchy cardigan over a simple T-shirt and jeans for a relaxed take on the trend.

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Style a fine knit cardigan with a midi-length skirt and boots, then accentuate the waist with an understated belt.

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Consider styling a slim-fitting cardigan with high-waisted cropped denim and kitten heels - styles in pastel shades lend themselves to the onset of spring.

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It is actually possible to make a cardigan work by night, as seen here on Alexa Chung - only a fine knit, slim-fitting cardi will do here. Tuck it into tailored trousers (or a leather style like Chung) for a pulled-together look.

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