Origins of Duster Cardigans
Initially, long coats that were worn in the 19th century were called dusters for their obvious characteristic which was an occasional sweeping of the street or floor dust thanks to their length. With the popularization of long knitwear, any cardigan that was longer than the knee-length would be considered a duster. Duster cardigans just like their shorter versions come in a variety of styles, cuts, and fabrics. Especially popular amongst women, this style of cardigan is really versatile. Women of all ages love them because it can provide them with that stylish modesty. Interestingly, these long stylish sweaters are not only popular amongst women. Men of all ages are sporting them too and we’ve reviewed some hot dusters for men in this section. Please click on the thumbnail photos to view the sizing and pricing info.
Our choice: Lucky Brand Women’s Stripe Duster Sweater
Open front long duster cardigans without buttons are very versatile pieces. They give you a chance to wear them open or close partly close them with a belt of your choice. We’ve selected this grey stripe duster cardigan by Lucky Jeans for your consideration. Grey color goes well with just about any outfit and stripped texture makes it very stylish and contemporary.
Wear a duster cardigan with anything
They can be worn over trousers, miniskirts, shorts, capri pants, etc., where a woman can be covered from her shoulders to below her knees and not really worry what is she wearing underneath her duster. Their length can definitely provide you with that extra warmth and comfort during cooler months when you are out with friends or unsure whether or not the venue you are going to will be warm enough for a short coat. Dusters go super well with a variety of shoe styles and can be worn all year round. Some of these popular long-line cardigans can be costly because they require a lot more fabric and yarn for their production but not all of them are unaffordable. Some dusters come in a plus-size edition and we’ve listed a trendy one in the table below.
| Style | Brand | Fabric/Yarn |
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Jessica Simpson Women’s Laela Cardigan Sweater Duster with Pockets | 52% Viscose, 26% Polyester, 22% Nylon |
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Sidefeel Women Long Sleeve Solid Color Button Down Knit Ribbed Cardigans Outwear | Good stretchy knit material, comfy and fits for most shapes |
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GRACE KARIN Essential Solid Open Front Maxi Long Knitted Cardigan Sweater for Women | 65% Viscose, 35% Acrylic |
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Alexander + David Womens Casual Longline Knit Cardigan Loose Sweater Side Slit | 55% cotton, extra soft |
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Roamans Women’s Plus Size Fine Gauge Duster Cardigan with Shawl Collar Sweater |
46″ length. Rayon/nylon Machine wash. Imported |
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Isaac Liev Women’s Maxi Cardigan – Casual Long Flowy Open Front Floor Length Drape Lightweight Duster Sweater | 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex |
Ladies of all ages and sizes love the dusters because they really accentuate the feminine figure and even elongate the silhouette. As one customer said, “I love my open front duster cardigan, it elongates my figure and I have a feeling that it adds an inch to my height even when I am not wearing my high heels.” We agree. I even called them “knitted trenchcoats” once. Let us know what you think of the dusters in the comments below.
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