Chunky knitting doesn’t necessarily make the silhouette bulky. How to wear a chunky cardigan stylishly and flattering for your figure?
Singer FIЇNKA showcased a chunky cardigan for spring 2026 and demonstrated how to wear oversized knitwear to make the figure look slim and proportional.
More details in the article by RBC-Ukraine fashion editor Ekaterina Sobkova.
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A chunky knit cardigan is a capricious piece that requires a balance of silhouette. FIЇNKA presented three main techniques that make an outfit with such a cardigan stylish and flattering for the figure.
Contrast of textures (leather + wool)
FIЇNKA paired a soft, fluffy cardigan with a mini dress made of eco-leather in a deep olive color. The rough leather “gathers” the silhouette, preventing the shapelessness that oversized knitwear can create. This contrast not only structures the look but also adds a modern chic.
Exposed legs and statement footwear
The voluminous top should be balanced with open or fitted parts of the body. FIЇNKA chose high black open-toe thigh-high boots that visually elongate the legs and create a vertical line, making the figure appear slimmer.
Ethnic details as a vertical accent
A massive necklace made of strings and coral in several rows distracts attention from the voluminous sleeves and directs the gaze vertically. This technique visually adds height and elegance, making the look more harmonious.
FIЇNKA (photo: press service)
Details of the look
Color palette: the combination of a cream cardigan with a rich olive color is one of the trendy contrasts of 2026.
Accents: multi-colored knitted flowers and tassels on the sleeves add playfulness and individuality, which is a hallmark of FIЇNKA’s style.
FIЇNKA showcased a fashionable look (photo: press service)
What to wear with such a cardigan
- Narrow trousers or leggings: balance the volume on top and emphasize the silhouette
- Mini skirts or shorts: especially in eco-leather or denim textures
- Heeled or platform shoes: help elongate the silhouette and add lightness
- Fitted knitted dresses: the combination of chunky knit and fine knit creates a playful contrast of textures.
FIЇNKA (photo: press service)
What not to wear with such a cardigan
- Baggy trousers or wide-leg jeans: this makes the look too bulky
- Coats or jackets: double volume “eats” the figure
- Complicated prints on top: visually confuse the silhouette and distract from the textured beauty of the cardigan
- Heavy footwear without heels: blurs the vertical line and shortens the legs.
FIЇNKA sets trends (photo: press service)
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