How to Wear a Balloon Sleeve Cardigan
Cardigans are the classic, lightweight sweaters your mom paired with matching tops and a color-coordinated skirt. Today's cardigans carry that look forward, pairing well with jeans, slacks, dress pants and snug jeans. This sweater also pairs well with loafers or dress shoes. The balloon sleeve cardigan, with sleeves that balloon around your forearms and cuffs that hug your wrists, are updated. Other balloon sleeve cardigans have no buttons at all, simply tying together at one hip.
Instructions
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Unbutton the cardigan and slip it on over your top. Leave the sleeves down, touching your wrists. Pair your cardigan with a skirt and button-down blouse, pantyhose and low heels for a professional look.
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Fasten your balloon sleeve cardigan by tying it at your side. Arrange the lapels so the collar of your top is exposed and leave the sleeves down. Dress up your appearance by adding a pendant or long necklace when you put your cardigan on. Take this look to work and pair the cardigan with a dress or skirt in a complementary or matching color.
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Button your balloon sleeve cardigan fully and push the sleeves up toward your elbows. When you go out on a date, pair your balloon sleeve cardigan with dressy slacks, a colorful blouse and heels. Add long earrings and a necklace to complete the look.
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Make your look preppy by creating an ensemble around your balloon sleeve cardigan, adding a pair of chino or khaki slacks, an oxford shirt and loafers. Wear your hair in a casual style. Add small earrings and a short necklace that shows in the V of your shirt.
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Create a classy look with your balloon sleeve cardigan. Slip on a dressy dress, silky pantyhose, strappy heels, a jewelry ensemble and your cardigan. Wear your hair up in a dressy style.
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Tips & Warnings
Balloon sleeve cardigans come in a variety of styles, some looking like the more traditional cardigan and others sporting a more updated look.
Pair your balloon sleeve cardigan with snug jeans or dress slacks and a T-shirt or slim blouse.
