https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:05:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2194093 Mon, 10 May 2021 17:35:53 +0000 RobinF 2194093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that color on you! I do love cardigans but I would wear this style mostly buttoned up, as Laurie suggested. They are less fiddley that way on me. That being said, it's really pretty on you and love the style of the tank also.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2194055 Mon, 10 May 2021 15:26:57 +0000 smittie 2194055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah ok, good to know Irina and Greyscale! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2194054 Mon, 10 May 2021 15:14:11 +0000 Laurie 2194054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't have time to read all of the comments, but am thinking you should button it up to give it more shape? or the middle 2 buttons maybe?</p> <p>With the crowd on the color, very pretty on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2194053 Mon, 10 May 2021 14:40:09 +0000 Anonymous 2194053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn - your outfit sounds gorgeous !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2194009 Mon, 10 May 2021 08:11:00 +0000 lyn67 2194009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cardi looks trendy and great on you-pls. keep!&nbsp; <i>"I've fallen hard for clay/rose/dusty desert tones"</i>-TOO:-)-just in a more&nbsp; conventional-classic way- (like wearing my 3 yrs old pleated snakesking midi with a blush tank, antique rose, white or marsala denim jacket, cream sneakers, buttery cross body bag). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193991 Mon, 10 May 2021 04:01:30 +0000 Anonymous 2193991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m biased because I love cardigans, but I’m glad you’re keeping! You look great in it! Perfect color and fit for the style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193961 Mon, 10 May 2021 00:41:14 +0000 Deborah 2193961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa I am late to the party but wow what a fabulous colour on you.&nbsp; I love it.&nbsp; That cardigan style seems quite popular and I have been on the look out for one.&nbsp; Love the more cropped length and boxy shape, very modern.&nbsp; Can't speak to the quality but I hope it's something you really enjoy wearing ... you look totally fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193945 Mon, 10 May 2021 00:13:10 +0000 Anonymous 2193945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that color! And love it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193910 Sun, 09 May 2021 20:22:17 +0000 ophelia 2193910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes don't go there. It looks great on you NOW. As does your skin!<br /> We're our own worst critics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193904 Sun, 09 May 2021 19:57:18 +0000 Anonymous 2193904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m trying to keep the sun off of my chest too - although I live in the opposite of a sub-tropical swamp . Ha. I love these tops even though they are making me feel bad about myself , which is a slippery slope I’m trying not to go down .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193901 Sun, 09 May 2021 19:46:14 +0000 ophelia 2193901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa P your pics gave me tank top envy. I lost it &amp; bought one in black, white &amp; gray. The gray was $6.00 less.<br /> Trying to keep the sun off my chest! (I live in a subtropical swamp.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/3#post-2193883 Sun, 09 May 2021 18:30:58 +0000 bj1111 2193883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually call the store and say I’m returning if they done price adjust. I usually am nicer or I send my mother in law. Who can say no to a 70 yo sweet talker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193862 Sun, 09 May 2021 17:00:13 +0000 Anonymous 2193862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everlane is a online option only for me . I don’t have enough experience with the brand to want to order much from them despite the fact that I love their aesthetic . Now isn’t the time for experimentation with ordering and returning and waiting weeks for shipments and credits to one’s credit card . But I hear you all ! From what Ive seen at our local BR , I agree that they are trying to move into a “ better “ price point and higher end look ......the way they used to be 15 years ago . Their new essentials grouping ( or whatever they call it ) is gorgeous and from what I understand is not going be on sale every week . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193855 Sun, 09 May 2021 16:28:38 +0000 Greyscale 2193855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve actually had better luck with Banana Republic sweater quality than Everlane </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193854 Sun, 09 May 2021 16:28:38 +0000 Irina 2193854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie</b>, I buy my basic clothes from both, BR and Everlane. I haven’t been disappointed with BR garments when they are 100% natural fibers. So, I hope this cardigan will last long in Lisa P’s wardrobe, it looks fantastic on her :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193843 Sun, 09 May 2021 15:44:43 +0000 smittie 2193843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fabulous colour story on you! On trend and also looks amazing on you.</p> <p>However, I don’t trust BR/Gap at that price point. Totally with you in that one.</p> <p>On greyscale’s thread I advised looking for the same some of thing at everlane, as I think the quality will be more reliable! </p> <p>But completely understand if you bite the bullet at get this because it is so fabulous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193782 Sun, 09 May 2021 06:40:41 +0000 Bijou 2193782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa I 100% understand your reaction to BR pricing. I am like this about JCrew, no sooner than I buy something it gets reduced... or I hold off and then miss out on something I like. Why not just charge a fair price and not be on a constant ‘promotion’ or sales cycle. Crazy that they can sell the same item for $35 in a different colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193778 Sun, 09 May 2021 04:28:14 +0000 Greyscale 2193778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been wondering if Banana Republic is trying to push into the slightly higher end market with these recent collections. I don't want to pay more but it would be nice to have something to fill that niche. Nicer fabrics, organic, etc. I was afraid they'd go in the opposite direction and give in to the pressure to use cheaper fabrics like the Gap has (which hasn't gone well for the Gap...).</p> <p>But for now it drives me nuts that their prices are 40% off half the time, and full price the other half the time, and I never know if it's worth buying something. At least the quality is high though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193763 Sun, 09 May 2021 01:38:19 +0000 rachylou 2193763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colour is GORGEOUS. I feel cotton holds up pretty well, better than cashmere these days anyways. Just don’t be like me and let your dog sleep on your sweater... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193760 Sun, 09 May 2021 01:19:11 +0000 Jaime 2193760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So the shape is current according to my read of the winds and the color is fantastic for you. My issue with these kind of cardigans is they tend to slide off my shoulders and drive me crazy. I like them best buttoned up. And why is it so expensive? So that they can reduce it by 40% every other day? Sorry to be cranky. You do look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193751 Sun, 09 May 2021 00:42:04 +0000 Anonymous 2193751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna - how on earth could the forest green ( which wasn’t part of this new grouping in the store ) be $35?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193728 Sat, 08 May 2021 21:58:03 +0000 Anonymous 2193728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me as another who’s been noticing the pricing seems all over the map at Banana Republic. @Jenna, thanks for pointing out the cost may be linked to the higher price of organic cotton. Makes sense - and I’m trying to be more mindful of how items are purchase were produced. </p> <p>Meanwhile, I recently bought an organic cotton dress from BR Factory which was very reasonably priced and much nicer quality than I expected. </p> <p>The chunky sweater is absolutely stunning on you. If it turns out that doesn’t last as long as you hope - I hope you won’t beat yourself up about it! You will enjoy it for summer of 2021 and this seems a good time to spoil oneself a bit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193726 Sat, 08 May 2021 21:23:45 +0000 Style Fan 2193726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this cardigan on you!&nbsp; I am looking for something like this.&nbsp; The clay colour is gorgeous with your skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193706 Sat, 08 May 2021 20:16:50 +0000 Anonymous 2193706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They seem to be charging more for those bc of organic cotton. Unfortunately, it’s excluding me from trying one atm! I do love that terracotta color tho.<br /> Gonna grab an ON one that Helena kindly posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193701 Sat, 08 May 2021 19:21:56 +0000 Roxanna 2193701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also wanted to mention - I just love this colour on you too - it’s that perfect ‘cosmetic pink’ without being too twee or prim. I keep thinking this colour will look nice on me (they always show it on dark skinned models) but then I try it on and I look like a bowl of old oatmeal. Those styling lights areas very deceiving. But on you it looks perfect!</p> <p>You are right that BR is doing funny things with their pricing lately. I just ordered this same cardigan in forest green to try for $35. Also some wide legged ponte pants and a rust merino cardigan, each for between $35-$38. We will see if they work out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193699 Sat, 08 May 2021 18:48:23 +0000 Anonymous 2193699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t think you should ditch long cardigans! They’re useful and work great for lots of things, BUT I do think you should include these, this look really works for you too. I love chunky knits!<br /> The color is one I am sweet on too. It’s really complementary to your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193695 Sat, 08 May 2021 17:48:28 +0000 Anonymous 2193695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not concerned about pilling as it’s not typically a problem with cotton . It’s surface fuzziness that bugs me with heavy loosely woven cottons . And stretching of cuffs , as Roxanna mentioned . Normally I don’t stress over things to this degree , but this sweater is sitting at a strange price point : ref price is $160 , which I would NOT pay as it’s not *that* special a piece . I paid $100 , which is not a ton of money but is still more than I think the sweater is really worth . BR is doing funny things with their price points now . Anyways , thank you all for the vote of confidence - I’ll be keeping it . I’m a little embarrassed at not having been more aware of this trend until now ( I mean I’m always on top of everything - lol! I must be losing my touch ) and how staid the long cardigan look really is . I’ve always used them for camouflage , and it will take some getting used-to to wear this silhouette . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193688 Sat, 08 May 2021 16:42:59 +0000 Roxanna 2193688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so hard to tell with these! I ordered two BR shawl collar cardigans in the fall in the most scrumptious colours - but they were 100% cotton and so heavy, I knew they would stretch out after a day’s wear and drive me crazy. Stretched out cuffs in particular drive me batty. Maybe try wearing it indoors for a day and see how it goes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193666 Sat, 08 May 2021 15:40:02 +0000 Suz 2193666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really gorgeous palette on you, <b>Lisa!</b> I love it. (Also laughing about Mr. L. not getting the need to find the perfect earring. I mean, <i>really,</i> right????)&nbsp;</p> <p>I hear you on the worry about 100% cotton in a loose weave. For me the concern wouldn't be pilling but the possibility of stretching out of shape and fading, which cotton is prone to. I had some (admittedly cheap) sweaters from the GAP a few years back that were forum favourites but I have to admit I had to toss mine after a season because they stretched out so consistently on me that I felt awful in them. But I think this type of loose, flowy cut makes that less an issue -- it's meant to be a bit boxy and oversized.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chunky-cotton-cardigan---thoughts-5721/page/2#post-2193650 Sat, 08 May 2021 14:06:39 +0000 kkards 2193650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining the chorus of love this...<br />And I’ve really given up on tanks as a wear alone item... </p>