Spring 2010 Fashion Trend: How to Wear Fly Away Cardigans

Fly away cardigans are spring 2010's hottest fashion trend. These unique cardigans which are fitted yet loose and open in the front are a fun and elegant way to update your look. Here is a guide for ladies on how to wear fly away cardigans, and places where they can be purchased online.

The Office

Cardigans are always an excellent choice for wearing to the office. Fly aways offer a very unique spin on the classic cardigan style with the loose, 'fluttery' material that hangs open in the front. When wearing a fly away cardigan to the office, wear it with a pair of fitted slacks or a clingy pencil skirt. Also, to avoid looking frumpy, make sure you wear a fitted top underneath. Since the cardigan has so much extra material you do not want to look like you are drowning in it. If you choose one in a bright vibrant color such as hot pink, wear it with basic colors such as a black top with white slacks. You want to show off your stylish cardigan, so make sure the other colors in your outfit are neutral. Accessorize with several strands of really long necklaces, a large bangle cuff, and a cute pair of kitten heels to complete the look. The popular clothing store Express has many fly away cardigans for sale in a wide variety of colors and styles, as well as ones with different sleeve lengths.

Casual

The great thing about these cardigans is that they are not only unique and fun, but are also downright comfortable and make for ideal casual wear. Nothing looks better with a pair of tight skinny jeans than a loose fitting, cotton fly away in black. Basic black is a color I literally swear by, and I love to wear my black fly away with fitted jeans and a pair of flat slouch boots and silver jewelry. Tall boots with heels and ballet flats also look great with this look and again, a fitted top or camisole worn underneath is crucial. Fly aways that have more 'frills' in the front are great for wearing out for a night on the town, paired with spiky high heel pumps and a sparkly top. The department stores Kohl's and Macy's have some very pretty fly away cardigans for sale at their websites, in both casual cotton and dressier styles.

Accessories

The thing I love about fly away cardigans is that they are so much fun to accessorize! Since they have such a unique design (tight, fitted sleeves with a flowy open front) there are so many options when it comes to accessorizing: long necklaces, bangle cuffs, hoop earrings and sparkly, big rings all look great and can be worn with a fly away cardigan perfectly. Just remember to wear one or two accessories at a time, because too many will make your outfit look cluttered.

Don't be afraid to be fashion forward this spring. A fly away cardigan is definitely a fashion investment, as they are creating a buzz in the fashion world and are destined to become very popular for several years or more. Looking back, you can always be the one to say 'Hey, I was the FIRST one to wear that look!'