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Cardigan for a Rectangle Shape

A cardigan is a strategic layering piece for the Rectangle shape, working to interrupt the straight vertical line from shoulders to hips. Worn open, it creates subtle visual width and a broken silhouette that adds dimension, while belting at the waist introduces definition where the natural waistline is less pronounced. The key is using the cardigan's opening, length, and optional belt as tools to create shape variation along your frame.

Published August 5, 2026 · Grounded in curated color theory & styling data, not AI guesses · How we build this