cardigan · camel
What to Wear with Camel Cardigan
Camel cardigan goes best with white, black or dark brown shoes, and navy, black or white bottoms. Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and white always sit well together.
Outfits
Ways to wear camel cardigan
Different ways to wear camel cardigan: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · All-neutral
Casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Casual · Layered
At a glance
Every top and shoe combination that works
The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.
| white sneakers | black sneakers | dark brown loafers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy chinos | Best89 |  Works74 |  Best90 |
| black pleated trousers |  Best80 | Best82 | Works60 |
| white linen pants |  Works74 | Best86 | Best86 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and white always sit well together.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and black always sit well together.
- dark brown · Camel and dark brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
Bottoms
- navy · Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and black always sit well together.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and white always sit well together.
Jackets and coats
- navy · Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and black always sit well together.
- olive · Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and olive always sit well together.
The piece
How to choose and wear a cardigan
A button-front knit that works as a top or as a layer. Softer than a blazer, smarter than a hoodie.
How to choose
- Fine merino for layering, chunky wool for a relaxed look.
- Buttons that sit flat; horn or leather buttons look better than plastic.
- Grey, navy, camel and cream.
Common mistakes
- ✕Stretched, sagging fronts.
- ✕A long cardigan over a longer top, stacking hems.
- ✕Buttoned only at the top, flaring open below.
Care: Hand wash, dry flat, fold rather than hang.
In a capsule: Adds a layer to a capsule without the formality of a blazer.
The details
How to wear it and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- How to wear it
- Buttoned as a top, or open over a tee or tank as a layer.
- Fabric
- Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.
Avoid
What not to wear with camel cardigan
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Camel cardigan: quick answers
What colour shoes go with camel cardigan?
The best shoe colours to wear with a camel cardigan are white, black and dark brown. Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and white always sit well together. Brown, navy, cream and beige also work. Be careful with grey: camel and grey are both neutral but similar in depth, so the outfit reads soft.
What colour bottoms go with camel cardigan?
The best bottom colours to wear with a camel cardigan are navy, black and white. Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast. Olive, beige, denim blue and cream also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with camel cardigan?
The best jacket colours to wear with a camel cardigan are navy, black and olive. Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast. Dark brown, beige, brown and denim blue also work. Be careful with tan, camel and grey: camel and tan are close in depth; add a darker or lighter piece to separate them.
Can you wear camel cardigan to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is camel cardigan, black pleated trousers, black chelsea boots. Two neutrals with clear contrast: camel and black always sit well together.
When should you wear camel cardigan?
Camel cardigan works in spring and autumn and winter. Camel itself reads as a autumn/winter colour, so it looks most natural then.
What are the most common mistakes with cardigan?
Stretched, sagging fronts; A long cardigan over a longer top, stacking hems; Buttoned only at the top, flaring open below.
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