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New ways to wear a cardigan this Autumn

From tucking them into a belt to stacking them up, here's 10 easy ways to update your knitwear for Autumn and Winter.
By Penny Travers
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As a sweater

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This season the cardigan very usefully doubles up as a sweater. Models at Celine wore theirs buttoned up, with a full length skirt. 

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2

With a shirt collar

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Add a touch of prepiness to your cardie by letting your shirt collar poke out, a la Agnes B at Paris Fashion Week.

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3

Over a buttoned-up shirt

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Alternatively, wear it unbuttoned over a crisp white shirt. 

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Oversized

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We're happy to say that not only are slouchy cardigans acceptable again, but they're the knitwear to be seen in this Winter. Thanks Stella McCartney.

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In layers

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Isabel Marant has just the solution to keeping warm during the colder months. Layering as many cardigans as possible, preferably in the same hues. We are very up for that.

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With a feminine blouse

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Giorgio Armani's solution to modernising the granny knit at Milan Fashion Week? Teaming it with a feminine blouse.

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As a coat

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At Burberry during London Fashion Week, models walked down the runway with cardigans instead of coats. Shoulder robing optional.

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With a belt

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Belts were everywhere at Paris Fashion Week. Take a leaf out of Isabel Marant's book and cinch a thick knit at the waist with a thin leather belt. 

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As a dress

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Who needs a dress when you can wrap up in a long cardigan instead? We think Mark Fast is onto something.

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With a matching top

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Bright colours and bold prints are a must this Autumn. Follow Peter Pilotto's lead at London Fashion Week and make sure you match your cardigan to the sweater underneath.

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