https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261917 Mon, 02 May 2022 16:36:50 +0000 Suz 2261917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've done a brilliant job styling this. I prefer it with the V for yang, as others have also said, and I agree with you and others that these cardigans are tricky for many of us. I usually do as Brooklyn does -- I stick to long duster length ones or short knit military style jackets (or denim jackets for warm weather topper) but I do own two of these. One is a rescue from my late mother's closet -- part of a twinset -- that I wear as a top rather than a topper -- it's undeniably sweet but also bright and reminds me of her since she wore it so well. So.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have a charcoal merino V neck short cardigan which is a bit more "grandpa" in feel&nbsp; -- I don't really wear it out of the house, though. I could imagine styling it with a white shirt and&nbsp; BF jeans and stompy boots, though, for a sort of tomboy look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261582 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:02:01 +0000 Indigoprint 2261582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A slip dress is exactly what I was thinking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261575 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:03:30 +0000 Lana 2261575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doggeh and Indigo, The WHBM tank is so versatile. I have a couple of them and love that they can be scoop neck V-neck and completely reversed to a different pattern. I may give it one last try with a slinky bias cut slip dress, that may be opposite enough from classic to make me happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261574 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:00:05 +0000 Lana 2261574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin and Mirjana, I love the way these cardigans look on other people who have a more classic style. Sometimes I have trouble separating what is something I admire and something that feels good on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261572 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:56:37 +0000 Lana 2261572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker Sounds like you fell in love with these cardis again. I wish they would work for me because I love the fabric and the color of this one and I even ordered out in lilac which I canceled yesterday.</p> <p>Star, I thought about wearing my pewter metallic pants with a black lace bralette underneath with the cardigan unbuttoned a little, but that was a little too overly sexy for me. I might be able to come up with one or two outfits, lol but not worth it or versatile enough.</p> <p>Angie! You completely nailed my color palette didn’t you? Amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261568 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:46:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2261568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I agree with your decision. I like your idea of a shrug, too, in addition to the long cardis and hoodies. Depending on the style, a shrug can provide either your grit or your glamour! <br /></div><div>I found this post illuminating. I used to wear this type of cardigan all the time. Then I decided I needed to be more stylish or current or something like that, so I purged them. And . . . they have crept back in to my wardrobe! So much for my efforts. I like them best with crew-neck t-shirts. I'm thinking my style is not at all what I imagine it to be--LOL!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261545 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:50:21 +0000 Angie 2261545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw <b>Lana</b>, this blouse reminded me of you: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan/page/2#post-2261527 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:05:53 +0000 Star (Lise) 2261527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The v-neck does make a difference.&nbsp; I think a V-shape can be more edgy than a round neck.&nbsp; The only way I can imagine a cardi being edgy is buttoned up, and then it is not a cardi.&nbsp; i think best you decided to pass if it does not work for your style goals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261517 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:51:50 +0000 doggeh lover 2261517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it best with the V neck, but have always found it easier to style a v neck cardi </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261490 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:53:12 +0000 Indigoprint 2261490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am hesitant to respond as you have decided but ...it is such a beautiful color blue.&nbsp;<br />I can see this on you with a midi strappy dress. The crop of the sweater and length of the dress would be an interesting combination.<br />Also love that WHBM tank, seems like a very versatile piece.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261485 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:39:46 +0000 RobinF 2261485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this but I will add that I like the way you styled the sweater. I am a cardigan person (so much more comfortable than a jacket!) but definitely feel more stylish in the longer duster types and don't like to feel preppy. But you made this work really well. I agree that it might look too prim with a dress or skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261479 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:30:12 +0000 Mirjana 2261479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of these type of cardigan and wear them with pleasure in different ways: like top with wide leg pants and skirt then like a twin set . I posted some of these outfits. But I like to wear modern classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261467 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:12:23 +0000 Lana 2261467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stag, those are cute! I love the denim ones I got earlier this spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261465 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2261465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS. I’ve been looking for the right cage-style shoes, something like these, forever. Both sold out in my size before I could get them.</p> <p>ETA. When I said “forever” I meant that one is from last spring &amp; the other from 2 years ago. But after all the ridiculous sandal-shopping last summer, I realize that the bar just below the toes on both of these is likely to cause me trouble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261464 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:56:31 +0000 Lana 2261464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, I’m sticking with dusters, hoodies and cropped jackets for now. I’ll still keep an eye out for cardigans with unusual construction though. I’m glad I tried it because it helps to validate what I do like and why.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261463 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:53:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2261463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I somehow missed that this was a purchase decision. I think you could find ways to make one like this work, especially if it’s shaped like the one in finds rather than like the actual article (ahem), but it is not the greased lightning piece you want. Good decision to return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261461 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:34:40 +0000 kkards 2261461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like a nice basic cardi…but i skew preppy. I like the way you’ve styled it, and I’m be honest I don’t see any difference between the scoop and the vneck. &nbsp;One thing I do, is wear the basic cardi as a&nbsp;<br />‘regular’ sweater, and depending on where and what I’m doing will dictate how many buttons I leave open. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261457 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:22:20 +0000 Anonymous 2261457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It definitely works, but I have the same issue with button cardigans. I just buy open ones- cropped/tie front for summer with skirts and dresses and hip length for pants for cold and transitional weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261449 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:37:57 +0000 Bijou 2261449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this outfit and your styling, however Janet has said it perfectly, traditional cardigans are not edgy. Perhaps this is a good candidate for a tie-dye job to add edge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261446 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:22:42 +0000 Jenni NZ 2261446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the cardigan has neither grit nor glamour? So maybe that’s why it didn’t feel right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261414 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:13:29 +0000 Janet 2261414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At home I mostly wear pullovers or hoodies. I really favor zip-front hoodies because I can open them if I’m a little warm but not warm enough to want to remove it. </p> <p>I had a black-grey-white leopard print cardigan years back that I wore a few times back-to-front, with the buttons down the back. It was kind of fun that way, and the pattern made it work for me too, but even that didn’t get worn very often. When I gained a bit of weight, making it fit too body-con for my liking, it wasn’t too hard to let it go. </p> <p>I do really like the color of this one! Maybe wearing it more as a top, with the top buttons unbuttoned like the model pic, would feel more in line with your style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261405 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:45:17 +0000 Jaime 2261405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also struggle with cardigans and mostly avoid them. I do not like how they hang open on me and if I wear one it is probably buttoned up as a top. I think you prefer the V because of the interesting angles that are created with the lines of the cardigan. Regardless of all that, the color is very nice and I like what you have done here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261394 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:41:06 +0000 JAileen 2261394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cardigan looks pretty on you. &nbsp;The black bit might be better if it were a softer color. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261388 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:05:42 +0000 Barbara Diane 2261388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it and prefer it with the v-neck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261387 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:55:51 +0000 Lana 2261387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cjh, all great ideas and I love your cardigan with the chucks! I think it helps yours is not too fitted. Unfortunately it’s a personality clash so I’ll sending it back. Too bad, it is super soft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261386 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:51:04 +0000 cjh 2261386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Vee neck with black peeking looks good to me. I like this look on you, especially the silver sandals. Not sure I would say it goes towards the very gritty side, and some would&nbsp;choose black jeans, and a denim or biker style jacket for that.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>That being said, I happen to like and often wear this type of cardigan but I do not define myself as gritty glamour by a long shot, more of an artsy-tom boy-gamine at the moment. I would style this cardigan with chucks, graphic or stripe tee shirt, crop or wide jeans and probably interesting or amusing earrings like my pewter toucans or big blackened silver hoops.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261385 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:48:49 +0000 Lana 2261385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rachylou, maybe the V adds some yang, so it does work better. </p> <p>Sarah you’re on to something there — leather pants and a bustier with the cardigan might work! But I was really hoping for something more versatile to throw on in the Spring and Fall here. </p> <p>Janet everything you said resonated. This specific one is cashmere but I don’t want to have to fight to style it. I tend to like duster length, hoodies or soft moto type jackets too but I find I want to take jackets off when I get home. What do you wear at home, a pullover or a hoodie? Maybe I need to look for some cashmere hoodies. </p> <p>Brooklyn, I love duster length cardigans and soft moto jackets. I could just concentrate on that. I used to wear shrugs also to add warmth to shoulders and arms. </p> <p>Vildy you’re making me laugh! I guess it depends on the vicar, right? Sounds like this is just too far in the wholesome direction for me. </p> <p>Stag, all my shoes are stompy or wedges but would go for a cage shoe if I could find one I liked. I think maybe it’s too much to make it work. Too bad, cashmere on sale was too good to pass up but I can still return it. </p> <p>Thanks Slim cat, I’m just not feeling it either. I was glad to have it today for warmth but it didn’t feel like me. What do you wear at home for warmth? </p> <p>Thank you merwoman!</p> <p>Angie it did feel off today personality wise. Any suggestions for something like this to wear any home? I find I don’t wear jackets in the house. </p> <p>Thanks so much everyone for all your comments and suggestions. I wore this most of the day and although the warmth was nice, It’s going back to Boden! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261384 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:21:28 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2261384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Janet, I never feel right in a classic cardigan. I've opted for different styles of sweaters/jackets that serve the same function, but align more with my personal style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261380 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:55:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2261380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Janet and slimcat. I find this sort of cardigan very hard to style in a non classic way, which is disappointing because they can be very comfortable and practical for in-between seasons and for air con. </p> <p>I generally go for long cardigans that have more of a coat vibe or shorter cardigans that have more of a military/moto or jacket vibe than the traditional button up style. </p> <p>That said, I think you’ve done a great job. Much better to pair it with jeans than a skirt (with skirt they can skew too traditional femme). Also I think the exposure of skin around the chest helps. (I can’t do that because my chest area is unattractive.) Wearing a cardigan with a high neck top adds to the prim factor, I think. And is another thing you then have to offset elsewhere in the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-traditional-cardigan#post-2261379 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:52:50 +0000 Angie 2261379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've styled it nicely! It's pretty, and can come in handy when you need a quick and very LIGHT cover-up.&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, if it continues to feel off - pass on.&nbsp; </p>