https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:03:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384288 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:17:18 +0000 Carol 2384288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think heft is when a sweater is structurally similar to felt. You could kick it around, jam it into a purse, but when you pull it out, it will be totally wrinkle free and ready to go. I think this is why those collarless Chanel blazers look so great--they have that heft. I also appreciate sweaters like that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384231 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:37:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2384231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks unfrumped, Suntiger and Suz. Unfrumped I know what you mean about seasonally confused- I don’t wear these in mid-winter but in more transitional seasons when I can cope with the cardigan hanging open.<br /> I actually find thinner knitwear seasonally confused for summer- I like the look of it but worry it will be too hot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384219 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:26:56 +0000 Suz 2384219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this thread and I see you've sorted the "heft" issue and I'll just add (as <b>Angie</b> and others already have) that cut and pocket placement also play a role, as well as length and styling. I personally like a long cardigan but it has to be around knee length or longer for me because I don't like them (on me!) when they end mid-thigh for personal figure flattery priority reasons. And I also loathe the droopy pockets -- I had a thin one like that that only lasted a season in my closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you might like the first one because the colour looks really nice on you and is a change from your usual. That warm cinnamon is very appealing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384206 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:34:36 +0000 Suntiger 2384206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think visual weight is a big part of it, like how tightly woven the knit is, size of threads, and texture. Darker colors too feel more substantial.<br /> It's something that I should keep in mind too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384203 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:22:14 +0000 unfrumped 2384203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a sort of wardrobe hole for heftier knits, not actually puffy or cabled but the medium- weight yarn, tightly woven. In cottons as well, sometimes a thicker linen knit, maybe also with a bit of nylon in a blend. The sort of “ better knitwear” or more polished knitwear Angie has mentioned. I need some types of tops like that for perhaps dressy casual, instead of a thinner T shirt style top. Also can’t wear most of those midi cardigans because they look droopy and overwhelming on me, sometimes even in heftier knits. Or, they are seasonally confused if open front/ warm knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384180 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:17:13 +0000 Jenni NZ 2384180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh thanks Ket, I thought you might like them. The Stitch Ministry one (photos 3/4) is not actually new, it’s 2018 with lots of wears. I have always loved that one. The colour blocked one is 2023 with fewer wears, bought for the colours for $50 in outlet store. Had 54 wears already so under $1 per wear. I think not as flattering but the colours are so good with several items especially my bronze shoes that I will wear it this autumn/winter for sure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384142 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:40:58 +0000 Ket 2384142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so excited about your new midi cardigans, Jenni! I agree that some heft is better for you. (And everyone already explained it so I won't reiterate.) I'm someone who tends to do better with less heft and more drape. But it really depends on the individual item, the fabric, and the whole look. I love what you've chosen. The green with some heft does visually look better, but I also really love the colors and print of the rust and black. I think both are great choices that will serve you well :D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384141 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:54:10 +0000 Jenni NZ 2384141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa and RobinF! Yes I do think un-structured-ness is a word- or at least a word that Fabbers will understand! I think it is the possible droopiness of the cardigans themselves that could bother me, rather than the layer underneath. I was quite happy with that particular black T-shirt.<br /> It’s also the proportions- I like the look of the second cardigan better in the photos, I think because slightly shorter and also the greater “heft”, now that I know what that is.<br /> I think I may not buy many similar cardigans in future but will continue to wear these two for a while. And also never say never about buying more in future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384122 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:50:01 +0000 RobinF 2384122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Lisa, great sweaters with those pants. I wonder if you wore a cardigan with a more structured top, it that might feel better to you? It seems to be the unstructured-ness (is that a word? :)) causing you to feel less fab.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384065 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:31:03 +0000 Lisa 2384065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this one and great advice on heft already. But I had to chime and stay how lovely both cardigans look on you, and they work so well with those printed pants too. Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384015 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:20:10 +0000 Jenni NZ 2384015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helpful, all, thank you!<br /> Actually I often style them more to the side as Irina notes, the reason I did not in these pics is that there is a pocket with silvery-gold studs over only the left side of the chest on the T-shirt underneath, which I don’t particularly like showing. I love the T-shirt by itself, it also has the studs along the edges of the sleeves. But I thought it looked uneven when taking photos. IRL I don’t mind.<br /> Thanks Angie for explaining, and everyone else who explained.<br /> I think the second cardigan looks better in the photos, but I still enjoy the first cardigan as well and think I will keep wearing in the current transitional weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384010 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:16:51 +0000 Angie 2384010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni,</b> the Fabbers have you sorted during the global time difference and I'm nodding along. Awesome! ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Both these cardigans have more heft than the olive one you passed on. Weight, silhouette, and pocket positioning will prevent droop.</p> <p>More examples of cardgans with heft:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384004 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:10:00 +0000 Dee 2384004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Irina and others, it's the weight , thickness and structure of the knit that gives it heft. I also find cardigan # 2 represents more heft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2384003 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:08:16 +0000 Jules 2384003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, these are two very interesting points here about playing with styling (more open vs closed) and sagging pockets. Droopy pockets definitely take a cardi into loungewear territory for me but I never really identified that consciously before.<br /> Jen, I’ll be curious what Angie has to say but I feel both of these are visually ‘hefty’ due to thick knit and the colour blocking on the first one. They both suit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2383999 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:40:08 +0000 Irina 2383999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree about the weight of a garment and some structure. A thinner cardigan might look droopy with sagging pockets. I used to wear a lightweight cardigans anyway because they were so useful in my ACed office. I styled it differently from your photo #1, pushing the front more to the sides and allow it to drape along the sides. I like #2 cardigan, it looks more substantial.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2383994 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:20:28 +0000 Janet 2383994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think heft implies some substance to the knit — a bit more thickness and less cling. Less heft may feel more lightweight but might also feel insubstantial, unless it’s truly floaty. Thin and clingy knits make me feel very un-fab, so I get it.</p> <p>I am not a cardigan fan, but these look nice on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2383991 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:28:27 +0000 Jenni NZ 2383991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Maybe I should put a photo of the old one here, if I haven’t deleted the photos. Will look.<br /> Alas, any photo that shows the whole cardigan is deleted.<br /> I could link the old post when next on desktop instead of phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2383989 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:15:42 +0000 Star (Lise) 2383989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heft to me means the garment has some weight. So it is not drooping, clinging and just generally not floating around. It is staying put so to speak. From what I can remember I do think these two do have more heft than your olive one, especially the second one.<br /> These both look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-have-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-what-is-%e2%80%9cheft%e2%80%9d-anyway#post-2383987 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:39:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2383987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone. When I was trying to decide whether to keep my long olive cardigan last year- and eventually decided I didn’t feel good in it so donated it- one of the issues was it felt long and droopy. I am not sure that long cardigans suit my possible Kibbe type of “soft gamine” either. They don’t come recommended.<br /> But I am conflicted because I am a fan of the warmth and cosiness.<br /> Angie suggests in this linked post I might do better with ones with more “heft”. What does that even mean?<br /> I have 2 left. Opinions?<br /> Pic 1/2, worn to work yesterday, tan/black colour block cardigan.<br /> Pic 3/4, worn today for casual family visits, “bronze” Stitch Ministry cardigan.<br /> I feel better in these. But why? </p>