Wearing a cardigan over a school uniform is a classic look for the chilly seasons. The cardigan adds a touch of personality to the structured style of a blouse or sailor-suit uniform, suffusing the look with seasonal warmth.

Stay warm with this collection of illustrations featuring school uniforms with cardigans.

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One of the most popular ways students in Japan style their uniform during the colder months is by pairing it with a cardigan. Not only does this give your uniform a more relaxed feel, but the color and size of your cardigan can drastically change the impression you give off. While most schools only allow basic colors like brown, black, and beige, you’ll often see students rocking more colorful cardigans in anime, like pink or blue.

Are you a fan of the cardigan-over-uniform style, or do you prefer a more formal fit?

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What’s a fashion-conscious student to do to keep their uniform looking snazzy during the colder months? Here’s an easy solution: throw a cardigan over it!

This simple style hack can save you precious time agonizing in front of a mirror in the morning and requires minimal effort to transform you from drab to fab! There are also countless ways you can style a cardigan: leave the buttons open for a casual and laid-back look, wear an oversized one to achieve the “moe sleeve” effect with just your fingertips poking out, or button it all the way up for max warmth and a certified teacher-approved outfit.

Today, we have a collection of drawings featuring girls styling their uniforms in various ways with cardigans. Bundle up and feel the changing of seasons through these cozy illustrations!

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Can a naive child prodigy from the countryside survive the big city with only her book smarts? With the power of dreams (and friendship!), anything is possible!

Skip and Loafer is an ongoing manga series written and illustrated by Misaki Takamatsu. Currently serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon, this heartwarming series, with its cast of unique and lovable characters, has amassed a host of fans for its slice-of-life charm. An anime adaptation also aired from April to June 2023.

The story begins with the protagonist, Mitsumi Iwakura, moving to a top-ranking high school in Tokyo from rural Ishikawa after graduating from junior high school. A child prodigy, Mitsumi dreams of going to a prestigious university and making a positive impact on the world. However, on the day of the matriculation ceremony, her plans go astray when she gets caught in the commuter rush, leaving her lost and disoriented. Sousuke Shima, her future classmate, approaches her and helps her out of her distress, and the two become fast friends.

Heartwarming through and through, this slice-of-life series also has its serious moments. At times, the characters may butt heads with each other, but through these interactions, they learn to be vulnerable and mature as individuals over time. Skip and Loafer manages to capture its characters’ internal struggles and vulnerability in a tender and compassionate way, all the while maintaining a hopeful and uplifting tone, which explains why it is loved by many.

In this feature, you’ll encounter fan art of the main characters, Mitsumi and Sousuke, and other beloved figures like Makoto, Yuzuki, Mika, and Fumino, that perfectly showcase the series’ themes of friendship and resilience. Enjoy!

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The weather has warmed up in some parts of the world, but it can still be a little chilly in the evenings. One stylish way some Japanese schoolgirls combat this problem is by adding a cardigan sweater to their school uniform. This simple change is effective, adorable, and allows for a bit of their individuality to be on display.

Doesn’t VTuber Sara Hoshikawa (from NIJISANJI) look ready for both the weather and the runway in her cardigan?

Do any of the illustrations give you a warm, fuzzy feeling?

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