https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:54:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272881 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:02:14 +0000 Angie 272881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the Nordies BF cardigans from Halogen for all body types. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272759 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:21:30 +0000 Sarah 272759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear and I'm picky about BF cardigans. I much prefer BF jackets for the structure. However, I have worn BF cardigans with tall boots tucked into skinnies. Somehow the boots balance out the cardigan, and I like that look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272752 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:06:35 +0000 Louise 272752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Make sure the cardi doesn't have a deep welt at the bottom as this will cling to the hip area. Make sure the cardi falls straight down from the widest part of the hip, belting it will define your waist x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272722 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:54:13 +0000 Cilleena 272722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've talked me into it. I'm going to try the Nordstrom cardi. Something else I noticed on almost all the pictures is a either a printed top or a top with something on the chest. Perfect for the drawing your eye to your uppper half. I have very few print tops in my closet...they are all solids. I have learned that scoopnecks look much better on me than turtlenecks and crewnecks, but I still shy away from prints.</p> <p>I have so much to learn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272608 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:09:57 +0000 Jenava 272608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That cardi is the same one I'm wearing, too. The different between this one and the one you posted is that it is both thinner and cut closer to the body than the other. Also, the pockets don't sag out to the side, so they don't add bulk at the hip.</p> <p>Give it a try! They are great for wearing with skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272557 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:59:21 +0000 Lisa 272557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 100% pretty pear shape and love boyfriend cardigans. Here are two looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272508 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:40:49 +0000 tarzy 272508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cillena - I'm wearing that exact cardigan you posted from Nordstrom's in my post "My Version of Angie's Ageless Casual Ensemble." </p> <p>I have huge thighs, and I'm pretty happy with that cardigan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272497 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:15:40 +0000 Cilleena 272497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great looks! Maybe I'll try it after all. Would this cardi be long enough?</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3155040?tn=swatch_popup&#038;origin=sbSeeColorsNViews" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/31.....lorsNViews</a></p> <p>Wish it didn't have to pockets to draw the eye down to my hips.</p> <p>I have a couple of really long cardis, don't know that they are boyfriend cardis though. I feel like they draw attention to my lower body and make me look frumpy.</p> <p>This is the photo. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/56599991@N02/5287596437" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/5.....5287596437</a></p> <p>I look like I have no waist in this photo and belting it just makes me look fat because of the bulk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272485 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:52:01 +0000 Tanya 272485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Jenava, I would go for longish ones that hit mid thigh and wear it open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272458 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:32 +0000 Jenava 272458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely wear long sweaters all the time, since I prefer to cover my bum in skinny pants and jeans.</p> <p>I wear them open (not sure why you would need to wear it closed?). You can wear it over a top with waist emphasis or a belted top, or you can belt over the sweater. </p> <p>This style can definately work for a pear shape. If the cardigan hits too high it's more like a "grandpa" cardigan and probably not as versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272446 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:43:20 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 272446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking this sort of length:</p> <p><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Womenswear/Categories/SALE/Knitwear/Embellished-shoulder-boyfriend-cardigan_829-10002-36300672/" rel="nofollow">http://www.selfridges.com/en/W.....-36300672/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272444 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:39:13 +0000 Cilleena 272444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't seen any long enough to come to my mid-thigh. I think it would be kinda bad given the widest part of my legs is right where most of them end. Then, with the unstructured shoulder...hmmm, might have to pass on this.</p> <p>Interested in more opinions though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272443 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:39:02 +0000 nicoleb 272443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear shape and i love boyfriend cardis! I think you can do it! I've done them multiple ways...........I use shirts with v necks, blouses with tie necks, shirts with print. Anything to keep the eye up. Belting them are always an option as well. </p> <p>And and i've paired them with skinnies and boots a lot! Go for it!</p> <p>Edited to add a couple pictures.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272440 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:34:56 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 272440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be watching with interest! I've avoided bf cardis until now, but am now suddenly desperate for one (and they're selling out in the sales fast). I think the key may be finding one that's long enough - mid-thigh rather than high thigh. But perhaps it's just not for me. Hoping to go shopping tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272430 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:24:05 +0000 Mo 272430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no expert by any means, but I feel much the same way you do. I'm not a true pear but do have more weight across my hip/thighs. I tried a (too short) boyfriend cardi and it was a flop. I'm right with you on a shorter cropped layer on top! Wonder if there are any pears here who wear them who have advice on how to make them work?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-cardigans-on-a-pear-shaped-body#post-272419 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:13:19 +0000 Cilleena 272419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that Boyfriend cardis are popular right now and I was going to get a couple to wear with skinnies and boots, but it seems like it wouldn't be a good silhouette for a pear shape. Unless worn open. I tend to really like the look of a longish Tee or Button up shirt with a cropped cardi or jacket over it on me. </p> <p>I am just learning about clothes that work for a pear body type. I certainly have a lot to learn, but it does make sense when I think about what I like the look of on my body.</p> <p>Am I way off base or is a boyfriend cardi probably not my best sweater shape? </p>