https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:53:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354176 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:16:26 +0000 Style Fan 2354176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find long cardigans look sloppy on me.&nbsp; I gave up trying to wear them.&nbsp; I have some shorter ones but don't seem to reach for them as often as I once did.&nbsp; I like the one I got from Tradlands the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354138 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:15:38 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2354138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you've identified a style you no longer enjoy wearing. I love cardigans. A couple of years ago, I made the same decision as you about a particular longer length, light-weight cardigan style that I had worn a lot with skinny jeans and pants. I no longer enjoyed wearing them with the straight- and wider-leg pants I had moved toward wearing. So I donated the ones in that style, kept some others that were thicker knits or different lengths, and have since added a lot of shorter, boxier cardis that work better with my wardrobe these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354134 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:38:28 +0000 Anonymous 2354134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few cardigans are toppers with summer dresses. I would not chuck those until replacements are found. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354130 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:11:18 +0000 RobinF 2354130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love cardigans but the shorter ones are definitely what is trending right now, possibly because the long ones are harder to style with wide leg pants. I haven't been wearing my super long ones much lately but I still wear my butt-covering ones to work and am keeping an eye out for shorter ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354125 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:48:18 +0000 Helena 2354125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brie, late to chime in but I also struggle with cardigans! I gave up several years ago but do have one comfy one for lounging. </p> <p>I do notice the length of cardigans seem to go in and out like the tides, so that's another thing to consider if you want to tuck a couple in the holding zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354103 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:42:47 +0000 BrieN 2354103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all have been extremely helpful with this. I realized I hadn't worn those longer cardigans in ages and it's pretty clear why now.&nbsp; I've put three of them in the donation pile and left about 3 in my closet for now. I can say why I would keep those 3 - like they're defensible. That said, I'm going to be very careful before I wear them out of the house again!! Learned my lesson to listen to that little voice.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354077 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:28:01 +0000 unfrumped 2354077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think sorting out whether there is a specific use for one, or enough, is good. Or, whether is a specific use, but you still don’t like this particular cardigan but think the concept is worth “ upgrading “ —length, fabric, pockets. </p> <p>I think your observation on proportions is very useful and I can relate. I’m very sensitive to proportions on myself, and come close to chucking things if I’m wearing the wrong pieces together. What is helpful for actually being able to make progress editing my wardrobe is , of course WEARING things, but even doing very intentional try- ons, a top or topper with a full array of bottoms or vice versa. If then nothing works even in try- on, it’s probably time to toss. Also if there’s only ONE outfit, that’s usually not good for me, with some exceptions for special occasions, funerals , depending on storage space and whether I want to try to upgrade with something more versatile. </p> <p>I look not- good in most cardigans because I need more structure also- not for fomality but just my frame &amp; how they hang. But I like to wear collared button- front shirts and yet don’t actually like how blazers look with them anymore. So a softer V - neck is better. I have 2 Athleta wool cardigans (I don’t think they have offered any more since the year I bought them) and really like how that works, but haven’t found a less-warm style that works the same. </p> <p>Like Janet, I’m reaching more for hoodies also plus some kinds of HEWI or unicorn jackets that are a bit dressier/ less casual but not full- on blazers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354075 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:39:07 +0000 cat2 2354075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep my sweaters; there are only a few sweater styles and just when I think one will never come back, it does. So over the last few years I’ve been glad to have a couple of old short cardigans to button up, and an old Fair Isle. The long ones will have their day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354065 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:03:09 +0000 Janet 2354065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I learned years ago that cardigans are not my friend. They lack structure and don’t feel like “me.” I find that something like a cashmere zip-up hoodie functions for me like a cardigan does for others — a layering piece that provides a bit of warmth and potential contrast or visual interest, but it has a more casual vibe and includes the small detail of zipper hardware that feels a bit more “edgy” than buttons on a cardigan. I’ll choose a hoodie or a jacket over a cardigan every single time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354054 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:31:14 +0000 Star (Lise) 2354054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a very light weight one which makes it swooshy and dramatic.&nbsp; I find heavy weight ones look frumpy on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354041 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:16:25 +0000 Carol 2354041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still use and love mine, but just around the house. On the offhand chance they make it out of the house, I belt it and pair it with a skirt or something to give it more structure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354039 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:50:56 +0000 Suz 2354039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes when the thrill is gone, it's just <b>OVER</b>, baby!</p> <p>This style of cardigan isn't so current any more. Having said that, I still like them -- sometimes. I like the drama and the coverage of the length, is what I am trying to say. So I own two. One long grey cashmere that I mostly wear as loungewear with my PJs, quite honestly -- but can, if I want to, pull in to wear with wide leg crops (I like that look).&nbsp;</p> <p>And another cashmere hoodie, a little shorter than the grey one, that is a gorgeous cranberry colour and works superbly as a topper with slim straights or even wide leg full length pants, and also with slim dresses, which I'm not wearing now but might (who knows?) return to.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354038 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:50:03 +0000 Jules 2354038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an old one I wear strictly as loungewear. It’s easy to throw on over PJs or a tee shirt and leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354036 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:45:02 +0000 BrieN 2354036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime do you mean shorter cardigans? Or the long ones? I like the idea of buttoning up my shorter cardigans and wearing them as you would a pullover but have never done so. I have one or two I could try that with </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354029 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:05:56 +0000 Jaime 2354029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that lack of structure is the big problem with cardigans. I only like them buttoned up these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354028 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:44:36 +0000 BrieN 2354028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal - its is very helpful to me to hear your thoughts on these. I think there are two I would keep for very specific purposes.</p> <p> I’m starting to feel better already it’s unusual for me to have had such a strong reaction but I was like whoa something has gone terribly wrong here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354027 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:38:48 +0000 BrieN 2354027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger - it was the combination of the kinda bulky sweater and it’s low pockets with the wide leg pants. I thought in my hurry to get out the door that my shorter top would make up for the longer cardigan but it didn’t work like that for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354026 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:35:22 +0000 BrieN 2354026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nuancedream - you *are* being helpful! Now that you mention it believe that it is partially the lack of structure that I don’t like, partially the proportions with the wide leg pants I was wearing that were really throwing me off. And how the pockets are so low. I think I used to wear these with skirts which I’m also not reaching for now that work is more casual. I’m interested that you also decided to cull these for the most part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354025 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:17:28 +0000 Sal 2354025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one (mid thigh length) which I have used for over yoga gear or lounging at home.&nbsp; I don't think it really works with trousers other than slim fit styles or leggings.&nbsp; I will likely keep mine but I won't be adding any more longer ones in the short term.</p> <p>I would be tempted to keep the most useful one for this reason - or taking away camping etc when it can double as a robe if you do that sort of thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354023 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:56:16 +0000 Ginger 2354023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before getting rid of them, what specifically made you feel uncomfortable? Was it the outfit combination or the setting? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354021 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:46:42 +0000 nuancedream 2354021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ditched all of my cardigans, long and short. They lack the structure that I prefer. Besides wearing them with skinnies and leggings, did you ever wear long cardigans with dresses or tailored pants? Maybe keep one and jettison the rest? I'm not much help, am I? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-to-check-the-lot-of-%e2%80%98em#post-2354018 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:44:02 +0000 BrieN 2354018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore a long cardigan today because I went from workout to work and wanted the coverage while walking to the gym in my leggings. But once I got to work in my workwear I felt incredibly uncomfortable in it. I’ve never loved this style of cardigan but wore it with skinnies and leggings but I don’t know if I have any use for them now. Will I regret just chucking the lot of them? </p>