Cardigans are not the first piece of clothing most associate with manliness. That being said, Kurt Cobain is a rock legend, and his fashion legacy is inextricably linked to the button-up sweater, which we think makes it pretty badass.

So if you're starting to stock up on winter gear, a great option is Theory's Aston cardigan. While it's not exactly like the Nirvana front man's battered sweaters, we're not exactly living in the grunge era (so steer clear of hole-ridden clothes if you don't want to be mistaken for a vagrant). ($196.90 from Nordstom.com)