https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:50:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201429 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:19:00 +0000 Alison 201429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ - thanks so much for the links to your photos, seeing the visuals helps a ton! You look great, and I understand exactly what you mean. And I need to figure out belts, clearly they are the friend of inverted triangles. :)</p> <p>Shana - you articulated exactly what I was thinking - all the ones I tried on were so boxy, and I don't have the longest legs so I felt very short and squat, not exactly what I'm going for. I will definitely check out the cardigan and tunic you mentioned. And when I think about it, u-shaped hemlines do usually look good on me. Eureka!</p> <p>Thanks for the tips and I will keep you all posted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201363 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:38:49 +0000 shana 201363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also an inverted triangle and run into the same issues. I prefer v-necks &amp; draped/angled hem cardigans, and I am not a belter. I think AJ has a good point about thin knits - I know that chunky knits are supposed to be "in" for the fall but they never look good on me. For me, it's also a matter of hitting the sweet spot in terms of length and since I am petite, most BF cardigans out there tend to be too long. </p> <p>I tried on this cardi the other day and loved the fit:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/hoodiesandcardigans/PRDOVR~29880/29880.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../29880.jsp</a></p> <p>It creates a great v-shape that adds from definition to the waist. I only wish it was a sweater knit rather than a t-shirt type of material!</p> <p>For tunics, I prefer a u-shaped hemline - I guess it's called a shirt-tail hem?? So instead of cut straight across, it would look like:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3104519?cm_cat=datafeed&#038;cm_pla=tops:women:tunic&#038;cm_ite=zoe_d_stripe_tunic_top:304289&#038;cm_ven=Froogle&#038;mr:trackingCode=62C3F715-6484-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&#038;mr:referralID=NA" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/31.....erralID=NA</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201284 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:43:39 +0000 AJ 201284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Alison,</p> <p>I learn best by seeing examples, so I hope you don't mind that I included some of my pics.</p> <p>I too am an inverted triangle and I like thin draped cardigans because the ends are not straight across and doesn't make me look boxy:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4646088377/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....646088377/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4019947907/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....019947907/</a></p> <p>I also layer or add pops of color to break up the boxiness:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4290999933/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....290999933/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4060710957/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....060710957/</a></p> <p>Most of the time, no matter what type of clothes I'm wearing, I try to find a way to keep the eye toward the center and keep dark colors on top to minimize the shoulders:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4844654024/in/set-72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4434954569/in/set-72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/3917829487/in/set-72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a></p> <p>Hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201270 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:48:33 +0000 Alison 201270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions, and for the link Carole! Of course I am most attracted to the ones that start around $400! sheesh. But it definitely helps to have visual examples. I guess I need to look harder for those shapes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201260 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:08:35 +0000 Carole 201260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi-fellow inverted triangle, I hear you and relate! Try belting the cardigan a little lower than your natural waist, at least that helps for me. I have a few sash-type belts that work great. or you can try belting the top you wear underneath, but wear that belt closer to you natural waist.</p> <p>This might help too, it shows the types of cardigans that are flattering for a V shape!</p> <p><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/choosing_cardigans/set" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/choosing_cardigans/set</a>?.embedder=462019&amp;.mid=embed&amp;id=21261506 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201252 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:52:12 +0000 crazyone 201252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alison, try finding tunics and sweaters that flare out when they get to the bottom, rather than hanging straight down like the typical BF cardi...that should balance out your shoulder line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inverted-trianglelong-cardigan-advice#post-201251 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:47:39 +0000 Alison 201251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to all of you guys, I have recently invested in a pair of skinny/straight jeans and a pair of the Gap legging jeans. Woohoo!</p> <p>The problem comes when I try to figure out what to wear with them. My shoulders are definitely the widest part of me, and I don't have much in the hip/rear/leg department. So, this weekend I tried on many different cardigans, mostly "boyfiriend" style since I need something longish to go with these bottoms. The problem I keep running into is that the cardigans end up making me looking really wide, like a wide rectangle, especially when left open. When buttoned they make my shoulders look huge. Not having much luck with tunics either.</p> <p>Does anyone have any advice, or do I need to buy a few things and take photos so you all can see what I mean?</p> <p>Please help! Thanks everyone! </p>