https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:11:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109379 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:03:23 +0000 Tricia 109379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again! One more question - are crew-neck cardigans an absolute no-no for the busty, if worn open? I prefer V-neck but they're harder to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109369 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:10:31 +0000 Angie 109369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re absolutely right, Tricia. Boxy cardigans are harder to pull off with a larger chest, especially when you’re on the shorter side. But not imposibble! Wear them open and a little longer. </p> <p>I like cardis both at the length you’ve described and a little shorter for your body type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109366 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:01:02 +0000 Tricia 109366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie. I want to try more layering, so I think I want a bigger one too. But boxy is tough for me because of my larger bust. Where should a cardigan hit on me to be flattering and not make me look too big on top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109354 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:29:52 +0000 Angie 109354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a hard question, Tricia. So much depends on you, your style and the look of the cardigan. Personally, I am completely off slim-fitting cardigans. I like them boxy, open and with a bit of movement no matter what their length. I like to belt them too. I’ve found this look more updated for my trendy fashion persona. A fab little androgynous touch that’s right up my alley. </p> <p>However, if you prefer the more mainstream look then you want a cardi to fit the contour of your body WITHOUT pulling of clinging. </p> <p>The cardi you’re describing sounds right. But if you want to wear anything other than a sleeveless top underneath it’s too small. I hope that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109320 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:17:34 +0000 Tricia 109320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, no larges or petites (I looked to try to compare the fit). Man, it's hard to be short and busty at the same time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109314 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:52:55 +0000 agrace 109314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like it might be too snug. Did they have any in large? Or petite as chewyspaghetti suggested? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109313 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:52:03 +0000 chewyspaghetti 109313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried petites? Look at the shoulder seams to get a good idea on fit. The cap seam should go right over your shoulder if it fits well. I like cardi's to skim the body, but not cling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109309 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:29:52 +0000 Tricia 109309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm going to take it back. I can't seem to find cardigans that fit just right - they're either too long for my short frame, too slim fitting, too baggy, or, surprisingly, too short (the cropped styles hit right at my waist, and they look boxy and unflattering). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109306 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:21:14 +0000 April 109306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm interested to hear responses on this question as well. </p> <p>It seems that my more classic (read: older) cardis do not have a close fit, and I often end up wearing them unbuttoned, with a belt beneath. More modern styles are more form-fitting, and can be belted on top without looking bulky. </p> <p>But as to how they "should" fit -- hmmm, is there an Angie rule on this one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109276 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:26:54 +0000 chewyspaghetti 109276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that if you can't fit a long sleeved T under your cardi, it's probably too tight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-cardigan-fit#post-109273 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:42:50 +0000 Tricia 109273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a black cardigan at Marshall's today and I like it, but I'm not positive that it's not the kind of not-quite-right thing I've been buying all along. It's a V-neck, hits a little longer (about low hips - a couple of inches above the crotch), and it has tiny pockets on the bottom front and a same-material belt. </p> <p>I bought it in a medium, which is the size I usually wear, but it's very slim fitting. It fits me, but I'm not sure how "roomy" cardigans should be? I probably couldn't wear anything long sleeved underneath it because the sleeves are very close-fitting. I also wasn't sure if it might be too long to wear with a skirt or a dress.</p> <p>If it helps, I'm a short (5'2") inverted triangle. </p> <p>Thanks! </p>