https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:09:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55292 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:52:18 +0000 Kari 55292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's frustrating, April.<br /> The pink cardigan is kind of loose at the waist, but the black and white one is a snug fit. I had this issue with other close-fitting cardigans too when I tried it out. It's probably not the cardigan and more the extra padding around my midsection that's causing the problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55269 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:31:16 +0000 April 55269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I have the same problem belting certain cardigans, and I think that the "puffiness" might come from having the card slightly less fitted than it should be. Sometimes it's the extra fabric at the waist that poufs out. </p> <p>It's a hard one, because cardigans are almost always too loose at the waist for me. (I don't have a particularly defined waist either -- I just have shoulders wider than hips, so fitting my shoulders means the waist is a bit generous.) Jackets can be whisked off to the tailor for a little waist-nipping, but cardigans... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55224 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:30:51 +0000 Lee Hovey 55224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea Kari!! Let us know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55181 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:57:34 +0000 Kari 55181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, Shiny. That's too bad! (Which reminds me, I should really tack down some of the loose buttons on my cardigans - I like them extra secure.)</p> <p>Kendra and Shiny, thanks for your suggestions. I guess I'll keep practicing with the belted look and see if I can make it work or if this is just a trend that isn't wearable on me. Unfortunately, except for a really basic black belt that I wouldn't use for anything except traditional belt-loop use, these are the only two I own.</p> <p>Despite my shopping ban, AT just sent me a $20 coupon without a minimum purchase, so maybe I'll try out one of their colorful wide belts that's on sale right now. I can always return it if the look doesn't work at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55155 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:50:33 +0000 Lee Hovey 55155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari I think all the girls covered the cardis, but I wanted to comment about the belting.</p> <p>I think the belting looks fabulous on you! It gives you a little more of the right kind of curve! But I totally get what you mean about feeling like it does the opposite or feeling like it looks tight but isn't. Honestly I think you can get past that by just wearing it all day a couple times. You get used to it. That is exactly how I felt when I started belting a couple months ago.</p> <p>I think the skinny belt looks great with that cardi, but I am not a big fan of the brown belt. I like the affect but not the belt. Maybe try a less casual wide belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55149 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:00:29 +0000 shiny 55149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great belted, with slight preference for the wider belt over the skinny belt. However, watch out about those skinny belts worn with cardis: last time I did this, the skinny belt executed two buttons right off my favorite cardigan. </p> <p>I think it happened when I sat down and my tummy puffed out, causing the belt to rise up like a knife and LOP! off went the buttons.... never to be found again either. </p> <p>And do save the black v-neck cardi.... black tends to fade fast, so it's nice to have a back-up on hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55142 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:35:15 +0000 Kari 55142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to all of you for your feedback about culling these items. I grew up in a family that saves everything, so it's a little hard to let go of clothes that are still in good shape - but it feels SO good to whittle my wardrobe down. I hope that eventually I'll reach the point where everything I own is wearable/workable for me - and where my tiny closet isn't running out of room. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-55063 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:50:36 +0000 Angie 55063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the gals. I think there's a consensus! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54997 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:17:59 +0000 Christie 54997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The printed cardi is really cute. I'd keep the pink 3/4 sleeve, since it seems very versatile for spring. </p> <p>I think you looked good in the belted look, but I think I prefer the unbelted photos (with that sweater anyway). </p> <p>What you wrote is *exactly* how I feel when I've tried belting. Being unsure, I've even asked my husband and it was like pulling teeth to get him to offer his opinion, and he thought I looked better without the belt. (And he is a good husband and only says it in the positive --- "Unbelted looks good!") </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54994 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:45:48 +0000 Kari 54994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Anne. I think the pink is going to stay since I'm thinking of lots of gray and brown and purple clothes that it works with. </p> <p>*sigh* I'm new to belting too. Looking at these photos I feel like it's doing the exact opposite that it's supposed to - making my waist look bulkier instead of cinching it. This is the reason I've skipped the belting trend so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54941 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:38:01 +0000 anne 54941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari.<br /> I liked the second black cardi and the pink cardi.<br /> I actually preferred the wide belt look to the skinny. (but I am very new to the whole belt thing) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54936 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:32:27 +0000 Kari 54936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge and Beccaville, thanks for the feedback. I think it's the square toe of the shoes combined with the toe vamp being so high that bugs me. I've had 8 good years of use from them, so I don't regret passing them on.</p> <p>I think I'll keep the pink cardigan for now (it's really more of a light lavendery pink, not coral at all in real life) and see how much wear it gets this spring and summer.</p> <p>I still feel funny about the belted look. Comparing the same patterned cardigan belted and unbelted, I feel like the skinny belt is creating too much puffiness.<br /> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iFHBqlIPD1E/SbiSiDi7EhI/AAAAAAAAAd0/oycvOmlLXl4/s1600-h/IMG_+193b.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iFHB....._+193b.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379774_3CBn8-M.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....CBn8-M.jpg</a><br /> I don't know. Maybe I'm just not used to it. I'll keep trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54927 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:56:53 +0000 bella 54927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Inge: Keep v-neck cardi, pink cardi. Bass cardi is fine, too, imo but Gap cardi is prettier. Pass on the shoes.<br /> Belted cardi looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54925 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:52:32 +0000 Inge 54925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari</p> <p>I like the black V-neck cardi better than the one with the round-neck.<br /> I would also keep the pink one (it looks more like a coral on my screen, by the way). It seems flattering for your skin tone and it's such a happy, Summery colour.</p> <p>I'm not a big fan of the black pumps. I don't mind the square toe as such, but there is something a little dated about them (maybe it's the bows?)</p> <p>I quite like the belted cardi look (with the skinny belt), and the blue top you're wearing is a beautiful colour too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54908 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:18:58 +0000 Kari 54908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, Anne, thanks for the catch! Fixing now and going to bed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54907 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:15:59 +0000 anne 54907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari - gotta run now, but the link to the pink cardi isn't right.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-part-2-cardigans-shoes-038-belted-experiments#post-54906 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:03:46 +0000 Kari 54906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Continuing on my wardrobe sweep, here are some older cardigans &#38; shoes that are on the chopping block:</p> <p>Black v-neck from Gap Outlet. I'm leaning towards keeping it, but I waver because I don't neeeed it. <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379705_L44zD-L.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....44zD-L.jpg</a></p> <p>Black round-neck cardigan from Bass Outlet. Better quality than the Gap one but I feel like I'm kind of blocky in it. My instinct is to dump it. <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379651_fghcZ-L.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....ghcZ-L.jpg</a></p> <p>Pink cardigan from Gap Outlet. Kind of pastel-y but I have some things that work with it. I'm undecided. <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379726_zxGr7-M.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....xGr7-M.jpg</a></p> <p>Black Nine West pumps. Years ago these were a staple for concert dress, and they are still very comfortable, but I'm afraid the blocky toe is too dated. <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492420254_Hf6c4-M.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....f6c4-M.jpg</a></p> <p>On another note, I'm trying out the belt-over-cardigan look but I'm not really convinced that I can work it. Here are some experiments. Do you have any suggestions?<br /> (Please note, the black and white cardigan is NOT on the chopping block - I just wanted to try belting over it.)</p> <p><a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379820_vGvix-XL.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....vix-XL.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379774_3CBn8-M.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....CBn8-M.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379857_3o2K7-L.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....o2K7-L.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://karip.smugmug.com/photos/492379902_EjcfT-M.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://karip.smugmug.com/photo.....jcfT-M.jpg</a><br /> In general I think it looks too tight, but it's actually slipping down. My natural waist is pretty high on my torso. </p>