How to Style an Alanui Cardigan: 12 Outfits for Every Season
How to Style an Alanui Cardigan: 12 Outfits for Every Season
The easiest way to style an Alanui cardigan is to treat it as a coat: belt it over a white T-shirt and faded straight jeans, add a western boot and let the jacquard do the work. From there it goes over slip dresses, wide-leg trousers and swimwear. Here are twelve outfits built around pieces from the Alanui edit at Coveti.
Key facts
- Treat the cardigan as a coat and belt it
- Keep everything else plain: one pattern per outfit
- Pick a colour from the jacquard for trousers and shoes
- Works over jeans, slip dresses, tailoring and swimwear
Everyday
1. Jeans, T-shirt and boots
The brand's own uniform. Belt the Bandana Jacquard Cardigan in Black Multicolour over a plain white tee and the Romance Regular Denim Pants in Medium Wash, then add a cowboy boot.
2. Tonal knit set
Wear the Finest Cardigan in Coffee over the Finest Pants in Coffee. Head-to-toe coffee cashmere is the quietest way to wear the label.
3. Cardi-bomber and wide trousers
The Icon Jacquard Cardi-Bomber in Charcoal and Russet Red stops at the hip, so it sits neatly over high-waisted tailored trousers.
Evening
4. Over a slip dress
Belt an Icon cardigan over a silk slip and flat sandals. The Finest Dress in Canvas gives a softer, all-knit version.
5. Glamour knit
The lurex Time To Shine Top in Charcoal with the matching Time To Shine Pants in Charcoal, finished with the black Finest cardigan on top.
6. Mini skirt and knee boots
The Finest Mini Skirt in Black, a fine roll neck and a cardi-bomber. Short, warm and easy.
Weekends away
7. Ski town evenings
The Sweet Winter Turtleneck in Black Multicolour under a jacquard coat, with snow boots. See our apres-ski outfit guide.
8. Countryside walk
The felted Spirit Of The West Jacket in Tabacco over a jumper and jeans. It is fringed like a western jacket and warm like a coat.
9. Resort nights
A cashmere and linen bandana cardigan over swimwear and a sarong, on a cool evening by the sea. Try the Bandana Jacquard Cardigan in Chalk and Coral.
Work
10. Tailoring with a twist
The Giorgio Armani for Alanui Waistcoat in Navy and Giorgio Armani for Alanui Trouser in Navy under a plain Finest cardigan. Armani precision, Alanui ease.
11. Polo and trousers
The Finest Polo in Black tucked into wide trousers, with a loafer.
12. The coat swap
On a mild day, the Icon Jacquard Coat in Canvas and Coffee replaces a wool coat entirely.
Three styling rules
- Keep everything else plain. One pattern is enough.
- Use the belt. Wrapped, the cardigan looks deliberate; open, it looks like a blanket.
- Pick up a colour from the jacquard for your trousers and shoes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you wear an Alanui cardigan?
Wear it as outerwear. Belt it over a T-shirt and jeans, then layer it over slip dresses, wide trousers and even swimwear on cool evenings.
Should I belt my Alanui cardigan?
Usually, yes. The belt turns the oversized shape into a wrap coat and gives the outfit a waist.
What shoes go with an Alanui cardigan?
Western boots and loafers by day, flat sandals with a slip dress, and knee boots with a mini skirt.
Can you wear an Alanui cardigan in summer?
Yes. The cashmere and linen versions are light enough for cool summer evenings, over a dress and swimwear.
What do you wear under an Alanui cardigan?
Something plain: a white T-shirt, a fine roll neck, a slip dress and a bralette all let the jacquard lead.
Read next: The Alanui cardigan guide, Belted cardigans, Western cardigans.
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 20 October 2026.
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