THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER’S SWEATER

The shawl collar cardigan is certainly a Fall season staple, having been reintroduced into menswear within the last decade with a big impact on style fanatics everywhere. And worn usually in the cooler weather, its not impossible to see the popular knit being worn in the late hours hours of the night while on a getaway in The Hamptons.

What makes a shawl collar pullover or cardigan so cool are simple twists of the wrap-around tuxedo-like collar and the many option of fabrics like cashmere, cotton, or merino wool. And despite being an expensive knit, this sweater is an investment that you should own. If you’re not up for wearing a blazer during the Staff Holiday Party, the shawl collar is your low-key yet uber-cool savior. Easily paired with a skinny tie or printed bow tie, the combo will leave you looking like a fashionable standout in the crowd. And you won’t look like you borrowed you Old Man’s cardi.