Ruffle Cardigan With Shirt Collar And Buttons

Halfway between a jacket and a cardigan, this fine-knit ruffle cardigan has a shirt collar, two rows of large buttons and ruffles all along the front. It is for anyone who finds a basic cardigan too plain and a blazer too strict.

The ruffle runs down both front panels and around the curved hem, and comes back at the cuffs. The cut follows the waist, flares slightly and ends below the hips. With straight jeans, a tank top and a belt it makes a neat weekend outfit. At the office, wear it over a white tee and straight pants. For a family lunch, it dresses up a simple dress.

• Shirt collar | a structured neckline like a jacket
• Ruffled front and hem | movement without a print
• Two rows of large buttons | the look of a double-breasted jacket
• Ruffled cuffs | the same detail on the sleeves
• Fine knit | light enough over a tank top
• Below-hip length | covers the waistband of jeans

Worried the ruffles look too sweet? They are knit in the same yarn and colour, and the shirt collar keeps the look tailored. Sizes S to 3XL: choose your usual size.