Five Ways To Wear | The Cardigan

MR PORTER's Style Director, Mr Dan May, demonstrates the many ways to wear the versatile staple, the cardigan.
It doesn't seem long ago that the cardigan was seen as the reserve of an older generation, something to be filed alongside slippers and a pipe. How times have changed. Today's cardigan is a world away from the cosy knit that grandpa used to wear: smart, stylish and super-versatile, it's as much a wardrobe staple as the classic crew-neck sweater. Watch this video for an easy guide of how to wear the cardigan.
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[@Baloo0254]

Style director who doesn't know the difference between oxford shoes and a derby. Deserves a raise.

[@fatihboyar9697]

i think this guy started to pretend that he was a stylist for this job and somehow everybody believed him

[@simonlee-plunket5005]

HA!

[@Fenixx117]

This is the dude who said it was a "hipe new way" to wear grey sweatpants with a tuxedo. Wow

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Haha

[@dantekay8527]

Hahaha,

[@shapsberg257]

The outfit with the sports jacket, denim shirt, bow tie and cargo pants is just.... i mean what the fuck is going on there?

[@aarond9563]

I think the colors go well but yeah I totally agree. I mean the paisley bow tie really just set it off for me. But I rate him for trying. It just really didn't come off.

[@TheIQ999]

ShapsberG i'm so goddamn shocked even my spelling has gone overboard

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Ahahahahahahahahahahah

[@RAPFlavour87]

At look #1, did he really say "Oxford shoes" ? Come on Mr Porter, those are Derbies.

[@novembertrails]

they're literally named "Leather Derby Shoes" on mrporter.com too, damn.

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Well done

[@Swayze_S.L]

i feel like its pointless wearing a cardigan if you're just gonna cover it with a jacket/coat.

[@DerdOn0ner]

Yeah. When I wear my cardigan, it's the only peace of clothing I wear, to really show it off. Who needs layering, when you can just go with one piece of clothing.

[@pdude1911]

You probably don't live in a cold country... layering is quite literally a life-saver.

[@leftyla]

Each look is a bit too similar. Basically shirt, cardigan and a coat over it. Cardigan is buried under the jacket when it's supposed to be the star of the show.

[@mcnuonuo]

Well he said cardigan is only a laying device

[@aarond9563]

Stop saying everything has an "edge" to it or it's "edgy". It's so annoying. The word "edgy" has become such a loose term in the fashion world and it's so annoying.

[@alessandro4524]

Nothing it's ''edgy''

[@ProBarber213]

Model is asking himself "when is this gonna stop.?! And why is he helping me get dress.??!!"

[@MRJOSHmo44]

I don't know how I feel about this one. I know it's Mr Potter so it supposed to be a higher level of fashion, but I really found this super bland. maybe it was the color of the cardigan or just the way they designed and decided to use it but it was wrong for me.

[@Bigskycountryjeep]

Fantastic video, loving the looks!

[@BillMoodyTutorLeeds]

Thanks for all the hard work Mr Porter. My takeaway from this is how good a pale grey on denim looks and will be going with this classic in A/W 2018 thanks

[@sifatsartaj5188]

I know that this stylist has his own opinion and taste, and I support that. And I'm no fashion expert, I'm a menswear enthusiast and I research about classic style, still I find these looks very dumb and stupid. If they are supposed to be some kind of fashion, then that's alright. But shirts and ties worn untucked with jacket, that is too much disgusting. Let alone the matching and other stuff. Even the clothes doesn't fit, the model looks like some sort of zombie in those. Sorry for the offensive comment

[@neitherlink6612]

Sifat Sartaj I agree. I’m no expert, but fit is fashion 101, and many of the pants and shirts this “stylist” is using fit too poorly on the model. Also, the fourth look, the one with the denim shirt and the bow tie, almost made me barf, it was so disgusting I almost lost it.

[@r.specht6790]

@@neitherlink6612 and the cargo trousers, seems like comedy at this point ^^

[@OhSoAlpha]

Can't say I really enjoyed any of those looks!

[@DaNormalMan]

This might be my favorite of the series! Love it

[@yeahthatsright33]

I love these vidoes and this series!

[@purplepineapple117]

That shade of green damn so good.

[@SineQNon]

The last look is the best one.

[@alexwhite5578]

Really love D&G Trousers from the first look! Guys give me link for this product )

[@Mojavecapitan]

Favorite series! Do more please

[@mach5jeep]

A better title would have been "How to hide your cardigan under a coat while wearing the same shoes your waiter at Red Lobster wears to work"

[@lalune59]

All brilliant I like the winter one best

[@nikogwaj1067]

You clearly have bad fashion taste.

[@dprdesert1254]

where can i find the background music?

[@jimhughes5255]

He is good. More of these please!

[@the0to1smell86]

your little show is perfect..

[@AustralianLeprechaun]

Love the piano!

[@waswas1717]

that cashmere coat though..!!

[@eugeneougo5472]

Immediately I saw that pre-tied bow tie, I knew it was time to check out.

[@04saidiet]

How many times can you say 'Kind of' in one video?

[@ijsaenz]

Even though it is getting cold outside, I start sweating every time I watch these videos.

[@mayer8356]

The last look is fire

[@AselHD]

What type of hairstyle was that?

[@billionaireboy1994]

The last look was my favourite

[@lolollolol5654]

054: what watch is that? Tudor?

[@kingcongdao3725]

Track’s name?

[@stanbalo]

after watching..must say i need a dresser. layering all those pieces by yourself takes up a chunk of time.

[@AugustKling]

Oxfords?

[@deanchristensen4783]

if one's personal style of footwear is slipons, can he substitute any laced shoe for a slipon or loafer?

[@saadabdullah4245]

Dean Christensen yes you can, double monks or loafers.

[@deanchristensen4783]

+saad abdullah, thank you. in many of these fashion videos for men, the general emphasis is to wear laced shoes while loafers and monkstrap usually relegated to the fashion no-no on the shoes preferences.

[@sigmas_handle]

You forgot the 6th look.. The one where you drape a blanket all over you.. covering up to your mouth. That's one of the best ones there on how to rock a cardigan.

[@mostwant3dgov]

Do "trousers" have to be ill fitting?

[@limeitupwithorange]

MORE VIDEOS! tired of waiting 3 weeks for ONE video! need more if you want the channel to grow!

[@herrerambp]

the last outfit was the best.

[@Mike_Jones281]

4:46 "I hate my life..."

[@xinzhang1411]

Can anyone tell me what kind of shoes is that in first and last look? It looks like dr marten.

[@aarond9563]

Although I have some gripes about the "stylist" in this video I do like the outfit he's wearing.

[@markfrazier7442]

This has some of my favorite looks. I got dressed in the dark look, I bought the wrong size look, the homeless guy look. And the I almost got it right look.

[@Bshayr0]

im a girl and i spend 2 hrs watch ut vids. amazing

[@Narweeboy]

What is with not tucking in the shirt.

[@IlCaroSassone]

When I wear a cardigan I generally like for people to be able to see it rather than hide it.

[@sanjayt1988]

It is worn as a layer in d video!

[@mowie1236]

It'd nice to see some more conservative but still fashion forward stuff like the navy blazer video.

[@DamienBroderick]

maybe its just me and my style, being a tailor by trade I hate shirt being untucked, under every cardigan the shirt pops out the bottoms, looks untidy

[@tariqcollins2609]

Fan of the japanese cargos.

[@Bigskycountryjeep]

Don't understand how people can be so rude, these looks might not be for you but they're very fashionable in my opinion!

[@MrAnonymus23]

Why not have a look with JUST the cardigan as the top and final layer, I feel that the outerwear turned me off allot

[@zachhale7281]

The last look is the only that should even be considered by anyone viewing this video. The other four were atrociously unfashionable.

[@povilasrackauskas857]

Look 4 instant love

[@AM2PMReviews]

do i spot a rolie on a ZULU? YUSSS

[@DanielMartinez316]

I wonder why Mr Dan May uses his watch on the right wrist.

[@LOPEYBOI]

I watch these videos for enjoyment but then remember I will never be able to own any of these pieces. Back to the Highstreet with me!

[@jase7231]

Green is dope but I would tuck in my shirt 👔

[@jase7231]

The Denim shirt and bow tie is dope! But the pants is stupid (IMO)

[@AidenAidens]

*Armani Derby shoes. They are not Oxford shoes.

[@JacobZiggy]

outfit five is the only good one

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Agreed

[@jimandpam4evs]

Polka dots: Edgy? Tweed: Modern?

[@fredyrodriguez871]

I think the last look would of been much better with brown boots in my opinion

[@jasminderpinder]

Cardigans as layering only work for the super slim (or skinny, even), and therefore not for me. I wear them rarely, and then usually just over a shirt with nothing over them.

[@billionaireboy1994]

Please do "Five Ways To Wear: The Denim Shirt" or "The Tartan/Plaid shirt"

[@Myrslokstok]

Like your videos it is not my style but I suppose it is absolutely not the style that people that think they know how to dress (dress for office) appreciate at all and that makes me warm at hart, thanks for that. I do love cardigans but have a hard time finding some versatile like this grey, what kind off cardigan is it. I do think you posses a high knowledge in dressing and I like that you outshine normal people in your taste, that think they know how to dress. But the only thing they achieve is a stiff and boring look. I would like to accive a warm, soft and hugged feeling but still very formal. Like discreet 3 pice tweed, knitted silk tie and brown formal leather shoes. Maybe you should do top 10 miss conclusion in mens dressing, it would be interesting and I really think I would learn something.

[@MrRobdog1921]

Blows my mind that on the first look that he calls a derby shoe an oxford......

[@livfit]

I'm also female and wish there were MRS PORTER videos! These videos are classy, sophisticated, and timeless -- female designers should take a few notes! I am hooked on The Way I Dress videos!! Thank you for making style a destination, that never gets old.

[@ajs6036]

Awful. Just because you can put together a barrage of expensive clothing on a model doesn't mean it looks good. Look 2 and 5 were tolerable at best. The rest, just awful.

[@derekllp23]

Of course you realize these are just examples, and that if you have better ideas, you should make your own video, right?

[@QrayzHD]

They aren't my taste either.

[@Lireoec]

LOL he looks like a preppy schoolboy. xD

[@Ch0lera]

You just perfectly summarized my thoughts!

[@neitherlink6612]

Alec Sanchez the look number five is good as long as you change the shirt, but as it stands it’s barely tolerable.

[@fabooshka]

Laring Device

[@austinkim9402]

welp...time to go back to Aaron Marino

[@nocturnalmeatpie2200]

Austin Kim well hello there fellow gentlemen :D

[@DylanVole]

Why would you leave Aaron Marino in the first place? He's dope!

[@neitherlink6612]

Dylan Vole's Arsenal of Bricks these guys are supposed to be professionals in the field of fashion and clothing, so I expect for them to make better outfits than a KZbinr who is more spread out (lifestyle, grooming, fashion, etc), but I was obviously wrong. I don’t know who would be the wealthy idiot that spends money to get dressed by these incompetents.

[@Joseph-nr9dj]

LAURIE!

[@alexholtze1173]

Shouldn't one tuck a shirt when wearing a tie?

[@Hausofcozy108]

+Alex Holtze I can't see why

[@alexholtze1173]

+Hausofcozy108 I just thought that was like a "rule"?

[@Hausofcozy108]

***** There really shouldn't be any rules to fashion. It's too restrictive.

[@damaddjamaican]

Pass

[@pdude1911]

Nice video, but eh, all the styles would look 10x better if the dude tucked in the shirt! My favorites are nr. 2 and 5.

[@Cowmageddon]

Green keeps it young? It made him look like Alan Partridge.

[@carlyslem]

I like the color combination in looks 2 and 4. Simple but well put together. I've started a channel on street fashion and it would be great if you guys could check it out and leave some feedback!

[@noahluke3152]

Wearing a cardigan with a suit "kinda" makes it look like a vest. Provided you keep the jacket unbuttoned like you would with a actual vest.

[@cliffdotcomdotau]

After watching almost all the videos here, I realised that everything looks good on 19 years old models who dressed 20 years older than their age, how about the other way around?

[@kyleericharvey2012]

I like the first look..just need change the shoes...

[@bloggernewbie]

The cardigan will look good on this model even if he wears it without pants.... LOL!!!!

[@johnstar323]

each of these looks are variations on a theme, and that theme is frumpy old woman. i can smell the moth balls.

[@garrettlubag3338]

Even if I have the money to buy all those outfits, the weather would often keep me from wearing them. Really, it looks good, but when you're living in a country near the equator, everyone stares at you

[@milanvdv]

Well, sir, I share your view, to be honest

[@vonvex]

2 & 5 are decent

[@JusBeek]

I would only wear look 5. I think the otters are just a bit to Boeing for my taste or too out of order if it comes to color combinations.

[@adriancallaghan]

Missed out the Kurt Cobain, MTV Unplugged look.

[@waltersickinger263]

Why does nothing fit properly?

[@fabian3350]

not a fan of the 2nd; makes it look like a school uniform. love the 4th and 5th

[@nickr.t.7959]

Actual title: Five ways to cover your only cardigan with whatever jackets you have. I know that he said using cardigan to perform layers, but this is how you should title your video, really.

[@zakk-kaye]

I guess the title didnt say anything about looking good

[@Dennissiple]

shoes too large, slacks to big in the waist, jackets/pants too short. Nice cardigan.

[@acheaves]

Looks #2, 4 and 5 are prime...

[@KunaiKrazy]

2,5,4 in that order. For those worrying about covering the cardigan, wear you jacket open. Not hard, folks.

[@darkolicius]

look numb.4 was a fail!

[@digbyhaskins5327]

Title is misleading. All five ways are in standard position over his arms and torso.

[@aarond9563]

Lol "Granddad shirt". It's called a Henley mate!

[@rubenkhude3296]

When i realized its a 7 year old videoooo😳😳

[@jeremy8mn]

please get a new model

[@forallyouknow]

That fourth ensemble? With the tweed jacket and the "modern kind of professor look"? Is offensive.

[@justinlines3715]

ARGHHHHHHH YOU DIDN'T DO THE TOP BUTTON UP WITH THE TIE!!!