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Wear Them Like a Jacket! 3 Cardigans That Look Great Just Thrown Over a T-Shirt

Wear Them Like a Jacket! 3 Cardigans That Look Great Just Thrown Over a T-Shirt

He looks effortlessly put-together even when he’s relaxing. For the man who’s always a step ahead, we recommend the shawl-collar cardigan. It combines the soft comfort unique to knitwear with the jacket-like silhouette created by the collar, so simply pairing it with a T-shirt gives you a sophisticated, mature look. Here are the must-have pieces that achieve this perfect balance.

A Blazer-Like Look with a Rugged Edge1. GENTLEMAN PROJECTS “THE WOOSTER 2GB CARDIGAN”

This piece perfectly embodies the theme of wearing a shawl-collar cardigan like a jacket.It features a cropped length and a two-button design—a rarity for a shawl-collar cardigan. The combination of a deep V-neck and wide shawl collar creates a look that instantly exudes a dressy vibe, even when paired simply with a T-shirt.

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The gold metal buttons are another standout feature. You can incorporate this piece into your look just as you would with a blazer. Additionally, the thick, low-gauge knit gives it a somewhat rugged vibe.

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”A chic look with understated charm”2. BRIONI “Navy Blue Cashmere & Wool Shawl-Collar Cardigan””

This piece from BRIONI captivates with its chic appearance, created by the slim-fitting shawl collar and the fine knit fabric.While based on a deep navy, it employs a vanisé knit that blends vertical stripes of different shades, ensuring the solid color never looks monotonous. The closer you look, the more you can appreciate its delicate depth, and even a simple pairing with a T-shirt looks elegant.

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It’s understated, but when you look closely, you can appreciate the high quality of the fabric and the knit. I think this kind of subtle luxury is something only adults can truly appreciate.

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A Contemporary Piece with a Light, Airy Look3. ZEGNA “Light Green & Gray Melange Cashmere & Wool Jacket”

This piece takes a classic shawl-collar cardigan and updates it with a modern twist through a light, airy color palette and three-dimensional knitting.By layering a vanisé pattern in light green and gray melange over the subtle texture created by the basket weave, the jacket appears as a soft, muted tone from a distance, while the complex interplay of colors becomes visible up close.

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With casual elements like low-set patch pockets and a relaxed silhouette, it doesn’t feel stiff at all. Simply pairing it with a solid-color T-shirt lets you achieve a look that’s both elegant and contemporary, with a relaxed, effortless vibe.

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