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By: Cricket

Cricket — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:16:58 +0000

Angie, I didn’t buy the banded tops I tried on. I think I need to find something in a very lightweight drapey fabric, like silk. What do you think of cotton gauze or voile? Like you told me before, the cotton tops were just too heavy looking, even though they were summer shirt fabric. Even the knits (made with rayon or modal) were too bulky in appearance.

I did buy a sleeveless trapeze top at Target made with all cotton (like a tee) that fits good through the bust and shoulders. I just hope I don’t shrink it!

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:42:51 +0000

I think it’s worth a try, Patience. How about something like this:

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By: Meream

Meream — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:39:11 +0000

I want one. I’ve been scouting ebay for weeks for a perfect long cardigan.

By: Patience

Patience — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:59:04 +0000

I’m intrigued! Angie, do think this style of cardigan would work over the Isabella Oliver sheath I ordered? If so, which style would you recommend? Thanks.

By: Vildy

Vildy — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:49:47 +0000

I have several colors of these, very thin and straight falling. Besides wearing them
open, I also will wrap and belt them or tie them around the high hip or the waist.
That way you can wear them with a skirt.

By: Real Style Real People

Real Style Real People — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:49:59 +0000

I also have one that works as a wrap and wear it all the time!

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:03:29 +0000

Ellen and Maya, the captions have been corrected and our apologies for the confusion.

KLauren and Taylor, you see this style just how I see it. And actually KLauren, what you’re sporting *might* be a different cardigan animal all together (the ones that tie in front, or sweep over one shoulder). These styles don’t tie – they hang.

Cciele, you are dead right. Sometimes these types of cardigans are much more flattering than the classic cropped variety. I’m glad you invested in the look.

Sarah, the Express cardi is not quite the same thing. It’s ruffled and folds and flaps awkwardly in front. Highly annoying. I’d stay away from those. These don’t flap and fold. They stay put.

Cricket, please show us your banded tops on the forum so that we can help you get the details right. I’m pretty sure the right one will work for you

By: Cricket

Cricket — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:41:05 +0000

Hmmm, I have wrap sweater that never really worked as is, so I think I’ll try it on as a cascading cardi and see how I like it.

Speaking of volume, I tried on a couple of banded tops yesterday and just felt like a block. I’m willing to try more elsewhere. I was disappointed because I thought I’d really like the look.