Dappered

Affordable Men's Style

  • Don’t Miss Anything
  • Start Here
  • Essentials Shop
  • Latest Deals
  • Style Scenarios
  • Reviews

Style Scenario: The Versatile Camel Cardigan #1

November 17, 2020 By DeJuan M. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. Welcome to a triology of style scenarios espousing the versatility of the simple, camel cardigan sweater. It’s sweater season, but most men wear crewnecks or v-necks, in either blue or gray. So let’s shake it up! Cardigans make for great layering pieces during the fall and winter months, you’ll stand out from the crowd because not a lot of men rock cardigan sweaters. Also, the camel shade adds just enough color without going over the top.

Style Scenario Camel Cardigan 1

The Sweater: Amazon Goodthreads Merino Cardigan in Camel – $40. Wear it over a button-down shirt as a nice alternative to a crew neck or V-neck sweater. Also a relaxed alternative to a structured blazer or sportcoat. Merino wool is the next best thing to cashmere and will set you back a lot less money. Relatively light weight works great for those cool but not bitterly cold fall days. The camel color pairs well with nearly everything. My cardigan from Banana Republic is no longer available, but this one should do just fine.

The Shirt: Paul Fredrick Slim Fit Pure Cotton Pinpoint Solid Color Button Down Collar Dress Shirt – $47.50 ($95). Or whatever your favorite white dress shirt or oxford cloth button down happens to be. A plain white shirt is one of the first staple items that a man should bring into his wardrobe. Looks great on its own in case you get too warm and remove the cardigan. Looks super sharp against the camel fabric, and paired with the rich deep navy of the cords.

The Watch: MVMT The 40 – Rose Gold Natural Tan – $102 ($120). My go-to watch that I wear almost every day. I especially appreciate the rose gold color.

The Belt: Banana Republic Italian Leather Belt – $35 ($59.50). A simple brown leather belt to match the brown leather shoes. Often (always?) on sale.

The Shoes: Thomas Bird Benson Wholecut Oxford Chestnut – $295. When I first unboxed these shoes, my wife said: “They look so…seamless!” The wholecut is becoming a modern classic. With the upper made from a single piece of leather and only one seam in the back of the shoe, a wholecut has a clean, sleek, streamlined look. Thomas Bird is located in London and the shoes are crafted in Italy. Blake stitch construction. Lovely chestnut color.

The Pants: Roundtree & Yorke Classic Fit Flat-Front Corduroy Pants – $59.50. Corduroy pants are another fall and winter wardrobe staple. Navy blue is one of the most versatile pants colors, and a deep, rich navy blue really helps make the white dress shirt pop against the camel cardigan. Want something slim fit? Try these from J. Crew.

The Socks: Nordstrom Mens Shop Dot Socks – $12.50. Navy blue socks to go with the navy blue pants. A dot pattern to make them a bit more interesting, and a safe play being that there’s no pattern to the shirt, sweater, or pants.

About the author: DeJuan is a husband, father of a 10-year old son and 3-year old daughter, and a chemical engineer. He enjoys watching sports, reading, playing and listening to music, and of course men’s style. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and works from home in inside sales for a chemical process equipment supplier

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Watches Tagged With: style scenario, versatile camel cardigan

Continue the Conversation …

Want to share your thoughts on this article? Send us a tweet, join the discussion on Facebook, or hit us up on Instagram!

Don’t Miss Anything

Subscribe via email to get articles in your inbox or add Dappered on Flipboard. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Or subscribe to push notifications to get alerts immediately.

New Here?

Well, welcome to Dappered. Here are what we consider the most useful posts on the site if you're looking to put a little more effort into your appearance. Just want to see our favorite menswear products? Shop our essentials here.

Style Scenario: Well Dressed on a Gray Rainy Day

Style Scenario: Well Dressed on a Gray Rainy Day

Prepped for the slop of very-early-spring, while still looking put together.

Monday Men’s Sales Tripod – Woodlore Shoe Trees BOGO, Nike’s Extra 20% off Spring Sale, & More

Monday Men’s Sales Tripod – Woodlore Shoe Trees BOGO, Nike’s Extra 20% off Spring Sale, & More

Gap’s Friends and Family deal is live, and it’s last call for the Brooks Brothers extra 25% off.

One Store, Five Outfits: Extra 25% off Brooks Brothers Sale Items

One Store, Five Outfits: Extra 25% off Brooks Brothers Sale Items

Weekend Steal alert. Five style scenarios (mostly) mined from the just launched extra 25% off BB clearance event.

Follow Dappered on Instagram »

Men’s Fashion or Affordable Style?

Men's Fashion or Affordable Style?

Fashion is temporary and expensive. Style is timeless and affordable. Dappered® helps you work the retail system so that you can be comfortable, look sharp, and save money.

Want to share a great product? Email Us.
For a fit perspective, see Joe's measurements.
Make sure to read our affiliate disclosure.

CONNECT WITH DAPPERED

Thanks! Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Most Popular on Dappered

  • Sanders Chukkas, Timex M79 Automatic Watches Under $200, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful
  • Monday Men’s Sales Tripod – Woodlore Shoe Trees BOGO, Nike’s Extra 20% off Spring Sale, & More
  • One Store, Five Outfits: Extra 25% off Brooks Brothers Sale Items
  • header image of green beer Style Scenario: Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day – Casual
  • In Review: The Timex Mod Marlin Sub-Dial Automatic
  • Stock Alert: The Q Timex GMT is back in stock.

Popular Topics

  • Best dress shirts to own
  • Best looking watches under $100
  • Best men’s dress shoes under $200
  • Nike Killshot sneaker alternatives
  • How to wear a suit without a tie
  • Suitsupply store review
  • Suitsupply Blue Line review
  • J. Crew Factory Thompson suit review
  • How much does it cost to tailor a suit?
  • Dopp kit essentials
  • Brown shoes with gray pants
  • Men’s style buying guide

Copyright © 2023 Dappered.com | Dappered, LLC | Dappered® is a registered trademark of Dappered, LLC

Hat tip: Magazine Pro Theme On Genesis Framework

Dappered does not collect or sell its users personal information | Disclosures: Privacy and Affiliates, Gilt.com, FTC

WPE

We work with partners that use cookies to understand how visitors use our site. Find out more.