https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:24:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1881024 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 17:48:10 +0000 netmaker101 1881024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think they look dated but just my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880971 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:06:14 +0000 Anonymous 1880971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These tend to fit more easily than tailored blazers. I like felted ones best. They seem most jacket-like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880917 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:33:46 +0000 SarahD8 1880917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Katerina and Brooklyn! Glad to hear that how good I feel in these toppers comes through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880689 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:40:01 +0000 Katerina 1880689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Brooklyn, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880687 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:34:30 +0000 Brooklyn 1880687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I join your praise! They combine the comfort of a cardigan with the structure of a jacket. They look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880682 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:24:39 +0000 SarahD8 1880682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see so much appreciation for these items that walk the smart/comfy line! Thank you, all!</p> <p>Shevia, I have been mulling starting a thread about secondhand shopping.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880575 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:24:24 +0000 Angie 1880575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans are very Ralph Lauren. Fun Preppy vibe that you remix with boho. Why not. Nicely done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880523 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:44:12 +0000 lyn67 1880523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, these are great do they have buttons and button holes (I see)...I didn't see a lot of these here(they have&nbsp; a true knitt pattern) but my version of the jacket-y cardigans I love are usually fine knitted&nbsp; cacade cardis&nbsp; or jackets made from other than woven fabrics like slub,&nbsp; jaquard-or&nbsp; sweatshirt-like materials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880519 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:35:27 +0000 Murph11 1880519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I like the jacket-y cardigan idea for the right dose of cozy-dressy. I have a Ponte knit jacket that looks like a blazer but feels as easy as a cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880515 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:20:40 +0000 RobinF 1880515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a cardigan-wearer too and these look perfect for when you want to be a little dressier. Good idea to get them in multiple colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880514 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:20:26 +0000 bella 1880514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them,too. Menswear inspired so not cutesy at all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880503 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:50:07 +0000 Jaime 1880503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfort with structure what's not to like - great that they are second hand too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880451 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:08:33 +0000 Sisi 1880451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very nice and flatters you! What a brilliant combination of elegance and comfort.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880445 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:08:27 +0000 Cardiff girl 1880445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay ,another person who appreciates the merits of (Great term)a jacketycardigan.You look great in yours.They are so useful aren’t they?smarter than slouchy knitwear but less formal than a structured blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880389 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:04:42 +0000 SarahD8 1880389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Provincetown, thanks!</p> <p>Lisa p, yay! I am so excited to hear that! I will be on the lookout.</p> <p>Linda, I like to layer up too! I run cold so it’s a necessity for me. Shawls are a look I really enjoy on others. I love the look of them but when I have tried to wear them in the past they have felt fussy to me. I tip my hat to those who make the look work. Your scarves and shawls sound yummy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880328 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:30:31 +0000 Linda 1880328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are yummy looking!&nbsp; I am a former corporate jacket/blazer type, who nowadays (retired!) has only I think one or two jackets in my closet.</p> <p>What about the cardigan-y wrap scarf, too?&nbsp; On days when I sit at my desk at home, I find a cozy shawl is often the perfect layer up.&nbsp; I do wear and love a collection of sweaters, mostly not cardigan in style as such -- I like open front sweaters with a lot of texture or pattern interest, hip-length or a bit longer works well for me.&nbsp; </p> <p>I don't seem to wear big scarves out and about, much, except if we go to a concert or other event where it can get drafty.&nbsp; I'm petite, so most large scarves can dwarf me if I'm not careful.&nbsp; But for at-home wear, I have a double sided, multi plaid and navy/white check woven scarf (from ON one year a while ago), and a fuzzy pale pink scarf from Aerie, that I enjoy wearing a lot.&nbsp; </p> <p>I wear my sweaters over mostly plain tees, or if it's warmer than it has been for, forever, now, over camisoles or sleeveless tops.&nbsp; I really like to layer up to stay warm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880327 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:30:29 +0000 Provincetown 1880327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these--they're a little less formal that a regular blazer, and likely more comfortable too. They do look professional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880325 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:24:53 +0000 Anonymous 1880325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880322 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:04:20 +0000 SarahD8 1880322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I'm so happy others appreciate these pieces.&nbsp;</p> <p>They are by Aqua cashmere, I think this is them:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/aqua-cashmere-blazer-cable-shawl-collar-four-button-100-exclusive?ID=627751">https://www.bloomingdales.com/.....tton-100-e</a><br />Sadly not currently available. But I have purchased all three of mine secondhand via Ebay and Poshmark.</p> <p><b>texstyle</b>, oh that windowpane plaid is gorgeous!!!</p> <p><b>lisa p</b> wow what a scrumptious sounding outfit! I don't wear leather clothing (my own weird personal rubicon; I do wear leather footwear as you can see) but I would describe myself as coated-jean-curious. Are those still a thing? Would they work with the formula you are envisioning? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880313 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:47:36 +0000 Anonymous 1880313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are lovely, almost heritage looking sweaters. &nbsp;Seconding jussie in asking what label they are. &nbsp;They look almost Ralph Lauren-ish. &nbsp;Do you wear leather or faux leather bottoms at all? &nbsp;I could see these with leather pants and a silk tank and paisley scarf &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880309 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:42:34 +0000 texstyle 1880309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are often considered knit blazers or blazer cardigans. If I could afford it I'd add this one to my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880304 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:28:07 +0000 Lynn 1880304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the term jackety cardigans They look cute on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880269 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:21:10 +0000 jussie 1880269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are fantastic. Where are they from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-praise-of-the-jacket-y-cardigan#post-1880266 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:18:03 +0000 SarahD8 1880266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apropos of Angie's post today...I am 100% on team cardigan. I own a ton of them and wear one nearly every day (I rarely wear pullovers). I don't own ANY jackets/blazers. I have never put on a blazer and NOT felt like I was playing dress-up. But I started thinking about what serves the purpose of a jacket in my wardrobe: a jacket-y cardigan!</p> <p>Coincidentally, I had planned to wear one of my jacket-y cardigans today. (<b>Photos 1 and 2</b>)</p> <p>The black cardigan is new to my wardrobe, an upgrade of a similar (cable knit, shawl collar) cardigan I have had for a while. Same outfit with the old cardigan is in <b>Photo 3</b>. I think the new version is more flattering, and it is also higher quality.</p> <p>For me the qualities that make a cardigan jacket-y are (1) a collar - I am partial to shawl collars but I have also seen notched-collar versions; (2) a sewn hem rather than a welted hem; (3) some gentle waist shaping; (4) pockets, either patch (more casual) or welt (dressier) - this is an optional characteristic, the cardi I am wearing today does not have pockets.</p> <p>I now own 3 versions of this cardigan, in gray, camel, and black (<b>Photo 4)</b>. When I see these all together like this it seems very clear how they can function as a neutral blazer would. I am very happy with this little trio and the strategy behind it. I feel comfortable, sharp, and competent in these cardigans. I have never encountered a situation wearing them where I felt a true blazer would have been more appropriate instead. Sorted.</p> <p>One thing I would like to add to my wardrobe in the future is a tweed jacket-y cardigan -- herringbone and/or Donegal tweed, something like that. I love tweed and it is one of the few things that I do feel I miss out on by not wearing blazers! </p>