https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1908819 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:49:20 +0000 krishnidoux 1908819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris</b>, I struggle with those myself. I have a hard time with something I wouldn't have the option of fastining, be it with only one button. A brooch placed above or at breast line has proven sometimes to be an option, but then the look becomes very mod (a little Jackie O).&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for posting this, and thanks to <b>Angie</b> to have answered in such an educational way!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1908799 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:01:55 +0000 Bijou 1908799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris - I can see why you liked this cardigan, it is a lovely colour on you. So interesting to get Angie's opinion, because now she has said why it looks a bit off, I agree and think you can do better. It is great that you posted this to get her expert opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1908795 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 09:52:21 +0000 Chris987 1908795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah the back view is equally important . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907667 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:20:28 +0000 lyn67 1907667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I've not considered the length and the back view untill reading the comments, thanx for the tread and the answers(angie, LisaP), now I get it, too!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907553 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:33:35 +0000 rachylou 1907553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been very informative! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907552 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:25:04 +0000 Chris987 1907552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You bet, will do! If I ever have a reason to be in Seattle would definitely meet with you and happy to do it over ylf in the meantime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907516 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:40:45 +0000 Angie 1907516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is method is the madness, <b>Chris </b>:) - I'm glad it makes sense. I have experience dressing your body type (I have clients that are your body double). Use me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907513 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:34:10 +0000 Chris987 1907513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roger that General Cox, MA’AM!!!! (Sorry , watching too many reruns of NCIS shows and in a military verbiage mode LOL) </p> <p>What you are saying really makes sense Angie, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907508 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:19:25 +0000 Angie 1907508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris</b> and <b>Gigi</b>, you can count on my beady eye, especially when it comes to length.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Chris</b>, the open front of a longer length creates a long vertical line down the centre front of the body, <i>which is elongating. </i>This short length is too horizontally-cutting.<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907486 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:03:51 +0000 Gigi 1907486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's reply is interesting, and now that she mentions it, I can see how the length of the cardigan cuts you in half.</p> <p>I think part of the issue with folds has to do with the fabric. I think that lighter-weight fabrics tend to do this more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907448 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:28:04 +0000 Angie 1907448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return. These styles look better LONGER.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907440 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:50:49 +0000 Chris987 1907440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>lyn67, lisap, toban, robinF..</b></p> <p><b>Angie</b> it is very new and I'm trying to decide whether to keep it. I have a bit of a conflict over this style. As you commented they are probably meant to be worn&nbsp;a bit longer than this one is, but tops that are longer than the widest part of my thighs usually get a thumbs down from me because they shorten the leg line at least a bit. I need to go back and think about it, I'm thinking maybe return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907390 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:57:41 +0000 Angie 1907390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris</b>, I find the cardigan a little short for this style. Is it new?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907361 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:25:19 +0000 RobinF 1907361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this fits fine, shoulders look good, length looks good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907354 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:18:41 +0000 Toban 1907354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s common because there are no breast darts, but it’s also why I don’t tend to wear this cardigan style. I prefer cuts that drapenover rather than hang on my chest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907353 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:17:06 +0000 Anonymous 1907353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With these kinds of sweaters, it's all about how it hangs in the back .....in my opinion, anyways. &nbsp;I'm most interested in getting nice drape and flow back there- making sure nothing is sticking to my back and butt. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907351 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:16:23 +0000 lyn67 1907351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, think&nbsp; the diagonal drapes are normal, and are there for all of us who do we have some a bust and not a flat chest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/open-cardigan-fit-question#post-1907332 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:50:13 +0000 Chris987 1907332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not worn this style of cardigan much so I'm not sure how they are intended to fit. Obviously it's not a structured garment so the fit is not intended to be "crisp", but I'm wondering about the diagonal folds that have formed from bust line to side seam.  Are these folds totally fine? Or are they indicative of a poor fit in some way? </p> <p>The color is actually more navy than cobalt, but I lightened up the photos to make the folds more visible. </p> <p>Thanks for all comments and suggestions. </p>