The cardigan gets underestimated constantly, which is a shame because a fine knit done right is one of the hardest working pieces a man can own. The problem most men run into is buying the wrong weight. Too chunky and it becomes a statement piece with nowhere useful to go. Too thin and it pills after three washes and bags at the elbows by Christmas. Fine knit is the answer, but only when the construction is actually good. We have been looking specifically at options that layer cleanly over a shirt, sit well under a jacket, and hold their shape through regular wear. Merino is the obvious favorite here for good reason, but some wool blends are performing just as well at a lower price point. Button placement matters more than most people think. So does the rib. These are the cardigans that work morning to evening without asking you to think too hard about them.