https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:21:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1332798 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:42:50 +0000 lyn67 1332798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to ask you to try it in one size down, but I see I&nbsp;am too late, and now&nbsp;agree it&nbsp;was not really the thing you needed/wanted. I also&nbsp;think&nbsp;&nbsp;the material looked too lightweight and unstructured for&nbsp;the &nbsp;thoughness it was supposed &nbsp;to suggest. I learned so much form this thread, Sannon, thanx for posting it! I often am&nbsp; attracted to&nbsp;the same &nbsp;kind of pieces, and then, wondering why they don't work. Now, I got my answer.(I really liked the one Debs was showing, and so&nbsp;it downed on me there are&nbsp;so many different&nbsp;kinds&nbsp; of animals in the same branch:-)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1325397 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:36:16 +0000 unfrumped 1325397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great way to work through it!<br />I think that is the great dilemma--I seem to need to bring some things home in order to really analyze them--the up side is that if I don't, I may pass over some things that could really work just because I don't have the right things on when in store (or of course buying on-line you can't always "see" how it will work). So then the danger is just keeping something once it's made it over the threshhold, even if it's not quite right, because these things start to put down roots.. It's the almost-rights that are the worst for that--great colors, great fabrics, ticking 3 of 5 boxes or whatever. <br />So I'm trying to get better at realizing something like that is great to stir my imagination and help me keep an eye out for the "next," but I don't have to keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1325369 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:51:29 +0000 Anonymous 1325369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must have looked at the pictures and read the post 4 times yesterday - could not figure out how to say or what to say. &nbsp;But then Deborah, as others have noted, hit it on the head. &nbsp;And another comment about it not quite being what it wanted to be (the design) made me realize the exact issue I had with Olsen clothing and why I stopped buying them. &nbsp;Just not quite there with being edgy or urban - even though they tried. &nbsp;Posts like these where YLF'rs take the time to comment thoughtfully are SO valuable. I love this group:) &nbsp;And, Shannon, I'm glad it's going back too - as I know how expensive these pieces are. There will be so much more coming into stores soon to choose from! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1325356 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:38:30 +0000 Angie 1325356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also glad it's going back, Shannon.&nbsp;It doesn't seem to drape in the best way. It's neither round nor angular. Next. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1325315 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:45:19 +0000 texstyle 1325315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And you still have your fund to do some shopping for something you love ;-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1325313 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:42:21 +0000 Elizabeth P 1325313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally love this from the front, but have to agree with others about the back view - it's very boxy looking.&nbsp;&nbsp; Would love to see with skinny pants, to see if it's the line parallel to the dress hem that is bothering me, or whether it's the cardi itself.</p> <p>It's so awesome with you hair!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan/page/2#post-1325312 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:40:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1325312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why <b>I LOVE YLF!!!</b> Your thoughts and honesty are so appreciated, believe me.</p> <p>I tried a little test this morning when getting dressed - I already had the black EF dress on as the start to my outfit today and popped on the cardigan and asked myself "do I want to rip the tags off and wear this today"? And the answer was a resounding NO. My gut reaction this morning was quite clear in that this cardigan does not meet two objectives: it is not JFE (just flattering enough) for me; it does not evoke "urban" the way I want it to.</p> <p>So it is going back with a smile :)</p> <p>Thank you, thank you, thank you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325308 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:37:00 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1325308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this cardigan is gorgeous, and I love the front and side view on you! &nbsp; I like the fit in the shoulders, in the rearview, but I'm not excited about the rest of the fit in the back. &nbsp; I'm with Janet on this - it doesn't look flattering <i>enough,</i> to my eye. &nbsp;</p> <p>To paraphrase the others, I think it looks rich and arty and unusual, but I don't get 'edgy' from it. &nbsp; But I wonder if it's because of the classic pump and pencil skirt or dress you have underneath?</p> <p>I like Deborah's suggestion about skinny pants and heels- but I am not certain if you want or are able to lay down a large sum for a one-trick pony for just&nbsp;skinny pants&nbsp;and heels. &nbsp; If you have a few days within your return window, play with it some more.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325307 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:33:48 +0000 texstyle 1325307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a bit overwhelming for you in both the shape and the style to be really open and honest. You said it was "very expensive" and to me that means it needs to be a slam dunk in order to keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325302 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:02:10 +0000 Janet 1325302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked earlier and did not respond because I wasn't quite sure and wanted to come back to it. Now that I have, I believe Deborah's latest response has touched on my feelings about it. I like the piece from the front, but I wonder if there might be just one too many design touches (studs + fading + white seaming) for it to read timelessly edgy. I say this because I feel like I've gotten that kind of thing wrong in the past, and I'm learning that I'm happier long-term with pieces that are a bit simpler. </p> <p>I'm also not a huge fan of the rear view, but I resist looking at anything *on me* in rear view, so take my opinion on that with a big grain of salt. I do believe this piece would work better with slim pants or leggings than with skirts and dresses. </p> <p>In the final analysis, you're the one who would be wearing it, so the question is do you love it? Does it feel like where your style is going? Does it make you happy when you put it on? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325299 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:41:37 +0000 Anonymous 1325299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also petite and a huge fan of drapey cardigans, so I really, really&nbsp;want to like this, but I'm not sure. </p> <p>I think the shape looks absolutely wonderful on&nbsp;you from the front, and like it over the dress,&nbsp;but agree with those who want to see it be shorter in the back. Design-wise, I love the heathery, faded look, but not sure about the white lines at the seams or the studs. I think I agree with Deborah that they make it kind of look like something that's aiming for edgy, but didn't get all the way there.</p> <p>After all that, <i>you're </i>the one wearing it, so if you love it, that's the only thing that&nbsp;matters. If not, I could definitely see something slightly different along these lines fitting really well in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325275 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:00:39 +0000 Suz 1325275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Deborah said in her last comment. This would be my concern with it. Is it what it seems to be? But let's see it styled some other ways. You know how that affects our judgement here -- and yours, too, as the wearer. Either you discover you can style it in a million ways and you get more and more comfortable with it as you try it on in different combinations&nbsp;&nbsp;-- or you get that sinking feeling.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325273 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:59:04 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1325273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote against. I like the idea of it, but not the shape it creates in the back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325268 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:54:01 +0000 Deborah 1325268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shannon, I have been thinking about this all afternoon and had to come back again to review the pics:). Can I add, after reading your post again, that I am not sure about this over dresses and skirts, I think it might be better over a skinny leg (pants) and a heel, so I would love to see it styled that way. The other thing is I think this reads more arty than edgy. I have been seduced by arty pieces in the past because I have mistaken them for edge or Avant Garde only to find they don't work the way I want or make me feel the way I want them too. The more I look, the more I feel the cardigan is trying to be something it's not...does that make any sense?</p> <p>EDIT: i see something more like this potentially working for you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325261 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:42:48 +0000 Neelie 1325261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that sweater, it has several interesting details to take above of the ordinary. &nbsp;I also find it flattering, not overwhelming, and very versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325258 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:38:02 +0000 Karie 1325258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Humm....I am not so sure about this one. I tend to agree with Una and Deborah on this one. I totally get what you said in your post - I like the idea of sweaters like this, but I usually don't like the way they look <i>on me</i> (which could also be influencing my opinion). I'd like to see it with other stylings, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325256 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:30:08 +0000 Claudia 1325256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my eyes, this a definite&nbsp;keeper. I love it, and love it on you. Very cool and different. I can see it styled with dresses, skirts, slacks, leggings, jeans... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325248 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:19:08 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1325248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From the front the vertical lines elongate and offset the length on your small frame but the back doesn't have that benefit. &nbsp;If you love it, then you should keep it. &nbsp;I know that figure flattery isn't always your top priority and other than the hemline in back it works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325201 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:53:59 +0000 Deborah 1325201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I think it's too big on you;). I think it adds to your frame unnecessarily, you are petite and I really feel this working against you (hope it's ok to say that). I also like the idea of it, but I just don't think this is quite right for you. I'm seeing elements of cool and RATE but also a touch of not so cool:(. Would love to see other stylings and accept it may look better IRL:). Apologies for swimming against the tide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325198 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:43:35 +0000 Lucy 1325198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I REALLY love it. Edgy enough to be interesting and a feature.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325174 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 03:56:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1325174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you, but not so much with the dress and pumps you're wearing with it here. I think it could work with the dress, black tights, and booties. With the bare-legged look, I want the sweater to be shorter or the dress to be longer, or something. I will note that I only have this reaction to the back view. The angled fronts and probably the fact that it's open in front, make it work fine from the front. <br />I think Denise described the feel of the sweater nicely. I agree, and I really like this kind of style, personally, and also on you. I think it goes with the part of your style that makes you want to replace your Doc Martin Marcies with another boot with a little edge. I don't see you going all-out Eileen Fisher in your style. (I see EF as more subdued.) A little edge seems to suit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325164 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 03:50:23 +0000 catgirl 1325164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with marley and unfrumped. Love the front but I prefer the back of my cardis like this to be like a sharkbite hem. Great RATE cardi though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325161 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 03:44:03 +0000 Marley 1325161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it from the front. &nbsp;The asymmetric lines are great! &nbsp;I really don't like it from the back. &nbsp;The straight line at the bottom, along with the long length of it in the back (as compared to the front) brings it into stumpifying territory for me. &nbsp;I'm not a lover of this style of cardigan so I may not be giving it a fair shot - but to me this silhouette is not new or edgy in any way. &nbsp;We've seen it over and over again. &nbsp;&nbsp;(Ok, so I might be overly-critical - but I think you get my drift!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325064 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:12:46 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1325064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Getting ready to sign off for the night so will try some more stylings in the next day or two and post pics for further review.</p> <p>Thanks all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325060 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:10:45 +0000 unfrumped 1325060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can totally see the appeal of this fabric and drape , but I will be a bit of a spanner here. I think this is a tricky length unless one is tall. The pointy draping in front is great, but the longer straight back hem bothers me.<br /> These are more " picky" observations and thinking, what else might you prefer. I would want to know if it really works with the other bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325056 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:09:08 +0000 Caro in Oz 1325056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with&nbsp;DonnaF&nbsp;I'd like to see it styled with pants (&amp; white)&nbsp;too before deciding.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325055 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:08:51 +0000 Jaime 1325055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what Denise said. I love the white detailing and the fading, and if it appeals to you this might be a bit of a mini-wild card that signals a slightly different direction, or different version of stylish comfort, if that makes sense.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325054 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:08:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1325054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One question - they did not have the size smaller in store to try as comparison and ordering online doesn't work for this company (ships from Germany). Do you think a size smaller would have been better or does this look like the correct size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325051 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:06:00 +0000 carolbee 1325051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks fab, probably cos I would love it myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---olsen-draped-cardigan#post-1325049 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:05:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1325049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise - I agree that there is a bit of RATE influence here - the fading and tie dye like colouring and the metal pieces in particular. This doesn't bother me at all and in fact provides the bit of urban edge I sometimes crave.</p> <p>Donna - my one and only EF cardigan is quite short and is a hemp-linen blend. Completely different beast you know?</p> <p>Well so far no one has said "are you out of your cotton-picking mind?" That's a good sign - lol!</p> <p>I'm sorry Joy - what's your opinion? tee hee </p>