https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:32:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884971 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:03:49 +0000 krishnidoux 1884971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shevia</b>, thank you.&nbsp; You are very kind. Your assessment helps me confirm to myself that "sophisticated" is not the first word I would choose for my moniker/descripter!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lynn</b>, what a great point you bring up. I had not even thought of the high-low contrast in putting this outfit together. But it makes a lot of sense! I will definitively follow your idea and try the same blouse with a light colored topper: maybe that's the solution.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gigi</b>, I adore your brilliant analysis. This is such an eye-opener for me. I had not noticed how one could play with the areas of shadow and light in an outfit. This opens up tons of possibilities. Thank you!</p> <p><b>Joy</b>, <b>Aurore</b>, you're welcome.</p> <p><b>Sterling</b>,&nbsp; <b>La Ped</b>, thank you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884959 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:40:22 +0000 LaPed 1884959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up to both! Different looks, but equally great to me -- the fact that you get a column of black in #1 makes is look very streamlined to me, but #2 is more playful and does indeed make you look both curvier and leggier. Fun analysis! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884937 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:40:40 +0000 Aurore 1884937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much for these photos! They are very instructive and&nbsp;will be of great help to analyse outfit proportions and the resulting visual effects. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884936 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:30:50 +0000 Anonymous 1884936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these instructional WIWs. &nbsp;They are so <u>helpful</u> to me in learning how and why proportions are important in outfit creation. &nbsp;</p> <p>Although you look great in both cardigans, it is interesting in deciding what you want to convey on a given day. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884909 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:23:28 +0000 Gigi 1884909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer the shorter cardi. It seems to draw the eye upward, so you notice the blouse neckline more and your pretty updo. I feel like the longer cardi pulls the eye down into the darkest part of your outfit, which also happens to be the least interesting part of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884876 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:30:23 +0000 Anonymous 1884876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this exercise in understanding proportions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884870 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:17:14 +0000 Lynn 1884870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting. Thanks for posting this. Playing with proportions is so interesting. Personally, &nbsp;I also prefer the longer cardi but I can see what Angie said regarding the proportions with the shorter cardi. Maybe it is the high contrast of the blouse with the skirt and shorter cardi that throws me off (I am a low contrast woman myself) and that is more noticeable to me with the shorter cardi. But all three work well on you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884834 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:00:35 +0000 Jaime 1884834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I noticed is your hair and smile - you look very pretty! Both variations work to my eye. I do see how one makes you look longer but I more notice the different mood - the long sweater seems a bit more sophisticated, the shorter one a bit more fun. And the tucked in, no sweater above looks great too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884810 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:19:10 +0000 krishnidoux 1884810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! How useful to have your input on this.<br />I agree that a shorter necklace and tucking the shirt would change proportions and eliminate the super short leg illusion.<br />With this, however, my original idea was to include a flapper vibe to an otherwise conservative look, hence the long necklace and absence of waist.&nbsp;<br />Now I see how the second pic is more RATE, it doesn't look as put together as the first one.&nbsp;<br />I also see that I must have been unconsciously inspired by the uniform I used to wear in high school (during the 80's).&nbsp;<br />Thank you for complimenting my hair. I just had it cut last week and had been a bit surprised by how short it turned out to be, but now I am getting used to it. It's a short blunt bob. Here it's blowdried upside down with mousse (lightly scrunching in the palm of my hand as I dry it).&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />BTW, the cardis are both navy blue, but I agree they look black.<br />Below is a pic of the outfit without the necklace and with the shirt tucked in.&nbsp;<br />Thank you so much for your feedback! It's so useful. You guys are wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884804 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:51:53 +0000 Windchime 1884804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting to see the two lengths side by side. The outfit is super cute on you with either length cardigan. Your hair looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884799 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:11:03 +0000 jussie 1884799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating. Handy to have a Black cardi in a few different styles I think. I actually like both- the first has a waif/gamine look. Thanks for sharing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884795 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:04:43 +0000 Style Fan 1884795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting.&nbsp; I like both looks.&nbsp; I would like to see #1 with the necklace shorter and the shirt tucked in. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884779 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:24:18 +0000 Anonymous 1884779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to tuck the blouse in on outfit 1!<br /> That will bring your legs back up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884776 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:17:09 +0000 tulle 1884776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I (probably because my waist is short) like the longer cardi a bit more, too...and find Angie's suggestion about the necklace very clever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884754 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:03:18 +0000 karen13 1884754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both too. I think the short cardi is a little more hip (not to make a pun). The loner is more classic. I too love your hair that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884752 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:50:32 +0000 Sal 1884752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting comparison!!</p> <p>I do like the short one on you better, which surprises me as I tend towards longer lines.&nbsp;<br />More love for your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884747 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:39:07 +0000 Anonymous 1884747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see a marked difference , but do prefer the longer one. &nbsp;Shorter would work well with a fitted or tucked-in top though. &nbsp;Your hair is cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884698 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:10:53 +0000 rachylou 1884698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Yes. Totally different. But the long cardi does look great on you. Btw, excellent hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884688 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:43:51 +0000 Zibbets 1884688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the longer cardi too. With the shorter one the white shirt breaks the long vertical line.</p> <p>This is a great outfit either way, but the long cardi pulls it all together really nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884685 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:41:03 +0000 krishnidoux 1884685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, thank you for the insight! I love this long cardi, but I can't unsee this comparison now lol...&nbsp; I think it will look much better with pants for me.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, thank you! I am so excited to be finally wearing a little heel again thanks to a treatment of my toe.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Cardiff girl</b>,<b></b> thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wow <b>Janet</b>, I can totally see what you mean! I didn't think of this aspect, but it makes sense. The cardigan you got looks very cute and cuddly!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884670 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:45:41 +0000 Janet 1884670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good insight! This also illuminates why I don't like short cardigans on me! I did recently buy a long one (in the Finds below, mostly for around-the-house wear as I'm a little tired of hoodies all the time). The long knit is not a slam-dunk on me because things like that tend to get hung up on my hips (huge sigh), but this skims as well as any knit does, and I only wear it open, to help that skimming effect along. Short cardigans just chop me up and emphasize curves that don't need to be emphasized, while the long ones elongate my short torso!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884668 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:37:53 +0000 Cardiff girl 1884668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both styles suit you but playing with proportion is interesting don’t you think and your photos illustrate this nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884659 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:22:53 +0000 Suz 1884659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the longer cardi! But I agree, the legs look longer in #2. Both outfits are great. I love the skirt and shoes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884653 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:09:42 +0000 Angie 1884653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your legs look longer in #2 for sure. That’s what cropped lengths do - lengthen the leg line from the waist up. It’s a handy styling strategy. </p> <p>I also think that #1 is JFE because of the subtle column of black from head to toe. Not jarring to my eye. Try shortening the necklace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-the-length-of-a-cardi-can-make-all-the-difference#post-1884646 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:57:30 +0000 krishnidoux 1884646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to share this visual with you. The pics were not intended to showcase proportion, I was just trying out various toppers for fun. Yet when I looked at the pics side by side it struck me that with the long cardi, my body appears completely off in terms of proportions: legs all small, endless torso, and I even look a little gaunt. Whereas the cropped one suddenly give me back my curves.&nbsp; </p>