Llanelli Star

Get your coatigan!

Make this hybrid hero the star of your wardrobe, says FREYA SANDERS

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THE cardicoat – or ‘coatigan’ is a great winter buy. It feels like a cardigan but looks like a coat; it’s light but long, snuggly but stylish. On a mild day, it can be thrown over a shirt. As it gets colder, a thick knit and a mighty scarf can be added without making it a squeeze.

In fact, the coatigan’s versatilit­y knows no bounds: It can be layered with a smart turtleneck and chinos for work, or a slouchy tee and skinny jeans for casual weekend wear.

The only rule to bear in mind is that, because this kind of knit is loose and oversized, it’s best teamed with fitted items, otherwise it might swallow up your silhouette.

The best thing about the cardicoat is that it’s breezy and breathable, and easier to slip on and off than your average winter jacket.

That means no more wild temperatur­e variations on your commute – the coatigan is cosy enough to keep out the chill on the walk to the bus stop, but not so heavy that the journey itself is horribly sweaty.

If that’s not enough reasons to invest in one, take a look at our pick of the best coatigans on the high street ....

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