Continuing our focus on smart shapes we started yesterday, we take a softer approach to classic men’s tailoring that, even if you rarely wear a suit, will easily slip into your existing wardrobe.

The cardigan has gone through a bit of resurgence over the past couple of years and right now this very minute, the suiting edge is the way to go with the style. Which is handy, as we’ve got four great double-breasted examples for you to get your hands on.

Coming from the classic tailoring shape, the double-breasted style has long been the preserve of macs and waistcoats. But now, and in the future as we can see from the Spring /Summer 2009 Ferragamo show, there is a trend of applying it to the comfy cardigan.

Great for over a vest or light tee, the jersey cardigans (seen on the left) are great for all day when the sun shines like it should do this week and the woven cotton styles (right) are great for early evening over a sharp shirt. And the beauty of both styles is that, being made from the ever dependable cotton, they don’t take a lot of care to keep them looking their best, leaving you more time to get out and about in the sun.

Prefer the single or double-breasted style? Like a good cardigan? Do you favour a winter or summer style? Reveal all in our comments section.

Comments

[T]

Already own about 6 or 7 cardigans, jumped straight on board when they started to come back.. love em.
I'm really liking the double-breasted look, something a little different, nice to stand out some now that virtually every guy i know seems to have at least one cardigan. ugh.

much <3 ASOS

[luke]

theses cardigans are wicked, i love them i own two of the four on asos, my hole wardrobe is now basicly asos :D keep the clothes coming.