https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 12:16:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-836702 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:48:07 +0000 nancylee 836702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much great advice and wisdom on the wearing of cardigans! Thank you all.</p> <p>Aida, that is an interesting idea to button it all the way up. Hm. </p> <p>Suz (cardi twin!), I'm glad you found a use for the cardigan. I actually worried that you'd feel bad about this post since I was calling our cardi "frumpy." Glad you've found a useful solution!</p> <p>Thistle and niefern..maybe it is the hem that's always bothered me about cardi #3. Good observation.</p> <p>Astrid, Jules, and ManidipaM...good advice about when to keep and when to retire. And when to keep as "loungewear." I can't believe I didn't even consider that clever option!</p> <p>Kristen, like you I don't reflexively hate beige. I think it has its time and place...you just have to be careful, like you said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-836118 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:21:56 +0000 Kristin L 836118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #3. If none of them are doing it for you, then I'd say pass them on. I really like the style of #1 and I wonder if you could dye it a darker shade of brown that would work for you. </p> <p>And in defense of soul-sucking beige, I think it has to be worn very carefully. I have a beige boyfriend cardi that I love to pieces when I wear it with deep jewel tone tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-836003 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:06:25 +0000 ManidipaM 836003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think overall all three of the cardigans are great on their own terms. Rather, I suspect t's just that your style has moved on and they no longer appeal therefore...?</p> <p>If any of them work when re-styled per the many suggestions you already have (and you actually could use more in the loungewear drawer!), great. Otherwise, if they're just dragging you down, put away or give away by all means. It should NOT be too much work, whichever approach you take. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835896 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:42:10 +0000 Jules 835896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree cardis make great house clothes. I keep my house a little cool in winter and usually wear a "house" cardi indoors over my outfit or PJs, but I can quickly take it off if I get a little warm doing vigourous chores or something. I keep it on the back of my bedroom door with my robe so it's always handy and rarely have to wash it.<br /> That said I think all these cardis have potential with the ideas given. I would style #2 with a white t and black skinnies for a take on the blue/black/white formula. Although it technically "goes" with the dress it's not doing anything much for the outift, no colour contrast, the shape isn't unflattering but it's kind of obscuring your (lovely) figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835836 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:09:29 +0000 Astrid 835836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like the color of #1 on you. Try to make it work with trendier pieces and let it go if it doesn't work out. I really like #2 and I think keeping it as loungewear is a good idea, if you don't wear it with your normal outfits anymore. I wear my grey merino waterfall cardigan more often at home now than I do outside. But it's really nice for that! I do like the pattern of #3, but I agree with Thistle and Niefern that the cut is not as flattering. I'd wear it buttoned as a sweater, like Aida suggested. I think that would be awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835832 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:02:45 +0000 Niefern 835832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I am the only one to say this, but I prefer #1, it fits you so well and is flattering even if the beige colour is very subdued. I agree with Thistle that #3 is a great colour but the waistband is not so flattering, in my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835450 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:16:59 +0000 Thistle 835450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not really a fan of any of them. I like #1 the least, but that is because of the color. Maybe if you paired it with a old vibrant color it would work.</p> <p>Not liking the drape of #2, and not a fan of the bottom on #3. The waistband throws it off to my eye, although I like the happy color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835448 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:15:30 +0000 Suz 835448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, do you know how I wear the Eileen Fisher one? (Yes, the one you so graciously sent me last year.) I wear it constantly. But rarely out of the house. Instead it has become one of my absolute favourite lounging pieces. I am wearing it right now, in fact. And I love it for that purpose! It's soft, cozy, comfortable, sort of elegant in a way....I have on modal PJ pants from DKNY, a lighter grey T...and I feel FAB! </p> <p>As for the other sweaters, I don't know....do they fit with your style aspirations? That's the main question. If not, heave ho! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835365 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:17:27 +0000 Aida 835365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, I have #3 in the violet color and ONLY wear it buttoned up like a pullover sweater. I LOVE to wear it that way! I would pass on the other two </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835254 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:56:16 +0000 nancylee 835254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, lots of great (and diverse!) thoughts here. I was ready to shove the soul-sucking beige in a far-off drawer (it is definitely the least of the three), but you've given me some interesting ideas, jennifer.</p> <p>It's so interesting that everyone loves #3 (the happy yellow cardi). My husband has always loved that one, but I hardly ever wear it! Thanks to your intervention, ladies, its life has been spared for now. (hehe)</p> <p>Hm. I'm thinking of sending the first two to closet purgatory (not get rid of them yet) until I can find a better way to style them.....then, if that's not possible, I'll get rid of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835250 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:52:31 +0000 jennifer 835250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my opinion all the sweaters are nice pieces . The issue is the mix. In pic #1 you are wearing a completely Traditional/Classic outfit shoes,dress,and sweater.<br /> In pic#2 you have a somewhat modified/updated cardigan with a more trendy bootie and a traditional/classic dress .<br /> In the third pic the elements of the outfit are All updated (very cute look!) </p> <p>I think that the beige sweater could be used with something semi-wild/trendy to tone it down (shove the sleeves up and wear over some cargo pants? Maybe with a lace tank layered under? ) (maybe with a bold-wild print dress?Pants? ) (maybe worn over a long tunic white bd shirt over skinnys /leggings?)<br /> Hope the ideas help,but if there isn't any happiness factor with the remixes then just ditch the wardrobe offenders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835246 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:50:57 +0000 Day Vies 835246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! Stop with the "soul-sucking" beige. Admittedly it is doing nothing for this outfit but you can use it to tone down a really vibrant color (something in the near neon range -- very of the moment!). Beige on beige, however, is kind of pass-me-by sleepy-time. </p> <p>The other two are fabulous. I love the drape on #2 and #3 is a happy burst of color. I see nothing wrong with any of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835219 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:32:28 +0000 dizzys 835219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One is the least favor of mine......the last one is a keeper..especially for spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835213 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:27:00 +0000 cinnamon fern 835213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I concur with AG. </p> <p>#1 makes me think of when Nina Garcia on Project Runway calls a garment 'sad'. Even on someone as elegant as you, that sweater looks sad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835209 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:23:26 +0000 catgirl 835209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 2 and 3 is really fun for spring. I'd dump 1 - you are too fab for this color and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835196 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:10:19 +0000 lyn* 835196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh; I love #3 - that print is so cute and the cardigan looks terribly nice with the dark pants. I vote keep that one... and maybe put away the beige and the cascadey-front one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-cardigansand-the-frump-factor#post-835187 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:53:00 +0000 nancylee 835187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK's post yesterday got me thinking about cardigans, so I went through my closet this afternoon and pulled out a few cardigans that haven't been making me feel so great lately. I'm thinking of at least putting them away for now....thoughts?</p> <p>#1 - soul-sucking beige from Ann Taylor (don't tell Angie!)<br /> #2 - blue Eileen Fisher<br /> #3 - yellow ikat print from JCrew </p>