Angelina Jolie Just Wore Her "Basic" Winter Cardigan in the Most Elegant Way

With so many years spent at the epicentre of Hollywood, I'd find it hard to rattle off Angelina Jolie's accomplishments due to their sheer volume—actor, filmmaker, altruist, humanitarian and, yes, fashion icon. This being Who What Wear UK, I'm here primarily to talk about the latter, namely her latest on-point outfit.
Keeping her daily style low-key and polished, Jolie favours head-to-toe outfits in dark shades and voluminous, flowy designs. This week, however, she took an unusual approach to her weekday styling. Leaving her long black dresses in her wardrobe, she emerged in New York wearing a cosy grey cardigan from Ryan Roche and black trousers—a marked difference from the dress and skirt outfits she usually opts for.
While Jolie's chunky knit is a cosy staple most of us would usually reserve for weekends, her thoughtful styling swaps made the warm knit feel supremely elegant. Instead of pairing her dark grey knit with jeans—as I would be all too tempted to do—Jolie dressed up her look by opting for a pair of chic wide-leg trousers instead. Letting her trousers drape down to the floor, Jolie added inches to her height by wearing a pair of the Celine Elena Platform Mules (£890) instead of the ballet flats that she normally reaches for. Streamlining her look while adding height and glamour, Jolie saved her cardigan from looking too casual for her outing.
Slinging a black pouch around her wrist and accessorising with a large pair of black sunglasses, I'm excited to emulate Jolie's elegant take on cardigan styling this winter.
To get Jolie's look, read on to discover our edit of the best cardigans below.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST CARDIGANS HERE:
Trust me—this expensive looking cardi won't be in stock for much longer.
The cashmere composition makes this cosy cardigan a delight to wear.
Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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