https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:12:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375575 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:40:25 +0000 catgirl 1375575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>5 is definitely best, and I think looking good beats looking as trendy as possible.&nbsp; I found this sweater on sale at Eddie Bauer yesterday when shopping for pants for DH.&nbsp; I NEVER shop EB!</p> <p><a href="http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/flightplan-long-drape-cardigan/21003570/_/A-ebSku_0105392765000050__21003570_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&amp;backToCat=Sweaters&amp;previousPage=LNAV&amp;tab=women&amp;color=765" rel="nofollow">http://www.eddiebauer.com/prod.....2765000050</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375573 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:36:09 +0000 texstyle 1375573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#5 seems to be a great choice for you.&nbsp; The one I liked second was #3 - I thing due to the longer length and navy color which is easy to work into many&nbsp; outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375478 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:42:23 +0000 Jeanie 1375478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, a cardigan fit model! &nbsp;I love that you did this exercise because I wanted to try a lot of Angie's picks and I think I would have ended up, like you, not liking the ones that end right at the hips. I would have thought the straighter lines on #1 would have been easier to wear. &nbsp;I guess you just don't know until you try. &nbsp;I do like #3 and #5 and now I can see to look for cardis that are a bit longer. &nbsp;Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375440 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 04:35:55 +0000 Beth Ann 1375440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the last one!&nbsp; Personal style and happiness trump trends every time.&nbsp; There's still plenty of cool factor in your final choice!</p> <p>Love your Caslong jacket, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375413 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 04:02:10 +0000 Deborah 1375413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny suggesting duplicating.&nbsp; I love the colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375412 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 03:48:54 +0000 tulle 1375412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny, your stance in the last photo says it all:&nbsp; that's the length and silhouette that really works for you--and what a happy color!&nbsp; I agree with those who think that multiple colors in this style would be an excellent investment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1375400 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 03:32:07 +0000 Gigi 1375400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the topper in 5 best (the one you bought), and then 3 after that. I wonder if the reason they look better is because the cut of those cardis still hints at waist definition?</p> <p>I am glad I am not the only one who insists on natural fibers. It can be absolutely exhausting to find a warm topper that doesn't have a substantial amount of nylon, polyester, or acrylic. Last winter I had hardly any clothes to wear because I refused to compromise on the natural fibers requirement. I'm hoping to add a few more pieces this year—if I can find them. Glad to know I'm not alone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374938 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:47:55 +0000 bj1111 1374938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>honestly, i prefer the topper you had instead of any of the cardigans. &nbsp; </p> <p>quick search on shopstyle.com for cocoon sweater...some possibilities, some actually affordable.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=cocoon+sweater">http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=cocoon+sweater</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374931 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:00:38 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1374931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny, I meant that I thought the blue one looked good enough to get another one in a neutral if you could. &nbsp;I think the fit and cut work really well for you.</p> <p>Another option for your skinny jeans would be a long shirt with your shorter jacket over top. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374925 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:46:41 +0000 Jenny H 1374925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bj111:</b><br />Good point about trying a cocoon shape. I didn't see any while I was out yesterday. But that shape is something I would have liked to try. If anyone has tips for a store that has those in stock I would give it a try!</p> <p>Here's the topper I was wearing before I tried on all the cardigans. I <b>love</b> this one, but it is not long at all. I just bought a pair of skinny jeans for the first time so was hoping to find some long toppers for a long over lean look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374922 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:29:17 +0000 bj1111 1374922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>first, i love the look of shock and frank dismay in the first 4 photos...highly amusing.</p> <p>second, i love the blue cardigan on you. &nbsp;but before you duplicate, live with this one first. &nbsp;also, you just may not be an oversized cardi girl or a cardi girl at all. &nbsp;what where you wearing before trying on all these cardigans?</p> <p>third, before you completely rule out oversized cardis, have you tried cocoon shapes that end past midthigh? &nbsp;may graze over the widest part of the hip but have a defined shape.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374921 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:28:02 +0000 Jenny H 1374921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>dianthus and Deborah:</b><br />Are you saying you don't like the color shown in #5 or that it is worth duplicating in another color? I just want to make sure I understand. It's the only color available this season that I liked. I wish there were more options as I don't love that color option-- I just liked it better than the alternatives.</p> <p>There is a navy and white striped version available on clearance from<br /> last year, and that might be an option. I would like it better if it<br /> were solid navy, but it might be worth a try!</p> <p><b>trix:</b><br />I'm bummed I missed last season's purple as that was lovely. I'm not seeing any available on clearance. Thanks for the tip on the Athleta Wanderland!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374917 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:01:54 +0000 trix 1374917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Icebreaker Bliss Wrap! I'll be following eagerly for ideas on how to wear it -- I got one last year for a trip (in a purple color) but need to figure out how to wear it for regular life.</p> <p>I agree it looks the best on you, perhaps because it's not a bulky knit. The common theme between this one and the one whose look I liked second best (#3) is that both are straighter through the hip, whereas the other three seem to be bulkiest at the hip. </p> <p>(And if it's your style, check out the Athleta Wanderland cashmere cardigan on eBay -- an inner tie at the high waist gives it some shape, and I think it would be hip-skimming.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374916 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:01:05 +0000 lyn67 1374916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first 3. They are more curent to my eyes, somehow, but also bit casual, or depends on the styling! (nr 2 will look great with a pencil:-)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374914 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:58:36 +0000 carter 1374914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#5 is definitely the clear winner for me as well. It hangs so nicely. I would duplicate in other colors too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374909 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:51:50 +0000 Deborah 1374909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well #5 was my pick of the bunch:). Great choice. I love the style me the colour. Agree with Dianthus that you could consider this style in other colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374903 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:41:44 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1374903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were you, I would order #5 in another color. &nbsp;The fit and cut are outstanding for you. &nbsp;Wow. &nbsp;Your pictures show so clearly how important getting the shape and fabric right is to look fab. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-cardigans#post-1374899 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:25:19 +0000 Jenny H 1374899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spent yesterday trying on some cardigans. I'm really picky about fiber content, so that ruled out a lot. Gimme natural fibers, baby!</p> <p>1) This Banana Republic cardigan was suggested in one of Angie's posts. I loved it in theory, but hated it on me. I just felt <b>so huge</b> in it. I tried both the small and the medium and didn't like either. I tried belting it, but it was too bulky that way. Too bad because it was 40% off and if I remember correctly a merino/cotton blend. The other Banana Republic long cardigans were out of stock otherwise I would have tried those too.</p> <p>2) This is a merino Ann Taylor one that I thought had a "now" style. Again, I liked it in theory. So not me once I wore it. Garments that end at my widest part are probably ill advised.</p> <p>3) This is LL Bean and I think it is ok. Fiber content just ok too-- I think it had some acrylic or something blended in with the natural fibers.</p> <p>4) This is LL Bean too. Cashmere. So lovely. I <b>loved</b> the color. But it was expensive and I don't feel amazing.</p> <p>5) This is the one I felt amazing in. I don't think it is as current as some of the others. But I love it. It is merino wool (Icebreaker Bliss Wrap). I found a website where I could get it for 20% off (Moosejaw) so I ordered it yesterday. Hopefully you won't talk me out of it! You can wear the sweater multiple ways.</p> <p>Any thoughts? Disagreements? Any comments welcomed!</p> </p>