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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:51:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Style Fan on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732466 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:13:59 +0000 Style Fan 1732466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Smittie I have been looking for a really nice cardigan for a few years.  I am starting to think that I am incredibly fussy but really earth tones have not been all that available until this year.  I have been tempted by the leopard ones that are around but I don't do prints.  So I will make a cardigan part of my shopping list. Angie Hugo really wants to come out.  He is very social.  And loves attention. Angie on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732445 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:31:57 +0000 Angie 1732445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bring out HUGO. Wooohoooo.  Anonymous on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732421 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:24:03 +0000 Anonymous 1732421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you should treat yourself to a really nice cardigan. Overall, you'll enjoy it more than a beautiful blazer. Style Fan on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732266 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 08:45:08 +0000 Style Fan 1732266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooops Angie!  I will have to remember that.  But I wear a top under my pullover.  Pullovers will be moved to tops when I do that category. Makes perfect sense to wear the blazers instead of the cardigans.  I have been wearing the leather one.  I will bring poor Hugo out.  He feels neglected. Angie on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732123 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:25:39 +0000 Angie 1732123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (ppppsssssttttt........ a pullover is a top, not a topper).  Wear your blazers instead of your cardigans AND when you walk the dogs before it gets too cold. Why not!  Style Fan on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732106 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 22:55:24 +0000 Style Fan 1732106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes I like the fleece zip pullovers JAileen.  Good idea.  I will look for one when we are in Montreal.  There are quite a few outdoor stores near us and there should be a good selection. JAileen on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732081 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 21:35:15 +0000 JAileen 1732081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Knits are so much more comfortable than woven items. Your cardigans sound very good for your life and also for your coloring, with olive, gold, and so on. Something I love wearing are thin fleece 1/4 zip pullovers. They would definitely work while hiking the Rockies! I layer them when we're hiking or birding in winter. Style Fan on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732076 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 21:13:05 +0000 Style Fan 1732076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Sterling.  Yes cardigans are very versatile.  UmmLila I think that is a big part of the problem with blazers.  They feel so bulky under winter coats.  I do like the ones that are made of sweatshirt material (like my Sandwich one).  I was eyeing the one from James Pearse for that reason. When I review tops I will discuss button up shirts.  I have not had much luck with them.  They are very hard to fit.  T shirts are so much easier. UmmLila (Lisa) on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732062 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:47:16 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1732062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Knitted jackets that look like blazers and motos can be great in the winter. They could be sweatshirt fabric, boucle/tweed or a merino knit. I love blazers too but hate how they feel under coats. I'm also a big fan of cardigans but I usually wear some kind of print blouse under them. Anonymous on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732059 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:38:44 +0000 Anonymous 1732059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your wardrobe seems perfect for your lifestyle.  Cardigans can serve so many different purposes.  Style Fan on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732057 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:27:57 +0000 Style Fan 1732057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz I think you have said what the reason is.  Blazer are not cozy and winters are so cold.  My Sandwich Blazer is fleece so I wear that.  I did have my eye on the James Pearse Blazer that was an Angie pick at the NAS but I hesitated because of the price.  Gulp. I spend my days dog walking, doing Yoga, hanging out at home, doing more Yoga.  We are contemplating a very long road trip so I don't think Smythe blazers would work when I was hiking in the Rockies. In the cooler months I wear long sleeved T shirts underneath the cardigans.  In the warmer months I wear a tank top or short sleeved T shirt. I realized doing this that I have lots of cardigans.  I tend to not wear pullovers.  I like layers.  On then off.  Suz on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732040 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:01:18 +0000 Suz 1732040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh -- that was going to be my question, too -- what do you wear underneath the cardigans.  UmmLila (Lisa) on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732039 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:59:55 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1732039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What do you usually wear with your cardigans? (Like t-shirt, silk blouse?) Suz on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732036 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:57:34 +0000 Suz 1732036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I am with you in wanting a Smythe blazer but also with you in worrying that I might not wear it in my real life.  Why don't you wear the blazers, do you think? Are they not cozy enough for outings in winter?  I tend to wear my blazers when I'm out in the world; my sweaters at home.  My observations: Relative to me, you have a large cardigan capsule and a very small pullover capsule. (My numbers and pretty much the reverse except I have even fewer cardigans -- but a few more jackets).  Style Fan on "Wardrobe Audit: Part Two. Toppers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-audit-part-two-toppers#post-1732028 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:32:13 +0000 Style Fan 1732028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I cleaned out my wardrobe when I retired 5 years ago.  I donated most of my work clothes except for a few pieces.  I wanted something for the occasional teaching assignment and funerals.  My life is very casual.  Of course that can always change. Blazers: Full disclosure.  I love blazers.  I love how the structure of the blazer gives my upper body some oomph.  And I just love them.  I love blazers with jeans.  I rarely wear them these days.  :( Cooler weather blazers: 1/  Hugo Boss Brown Tweed Chanel Type Blazer 2/  David Bitton Warm Taupe/Mushroom Pinstripe Blazer 3/  Sandwich Olive Green Fleece Blazer with Zipper (I do wear this one) Warmer weather blazers: 1/  Stills Cognac and Cream Linen Blazer 2/  Italian Green and White Striped Blazer Leather or Suede Toppers: 1/  Brown Leather Espirit Jacket (mentioned in Outerwear).  Blazer like. 2/  Cognac Suede Danier Jacket Denim Jackets: 1/  Dark Denim Jacket Cardigans: 1/  Brown button up cashmere cardigan (True Character) 2/  Brown zipper cashmere hoodie (Magaschoni) 3/  Cognac cotton Sarah Pacini waterfall cardigan 4/  Cream cotton Sarah Pacini waterfall cardigan 5/  Chartreuse cotton Jacob button up cardigan 6/  Camel cotton Jacob button up cardigan 7/  Dark green cotton Jacob button up cardigan 8/  Black cotton Jacob button up cardigan 9/  Black leopard print long Free People cardigan 10/  Olive Green Cotton Cropped cardigan with zipper 11/  Dark Olive Green Fleece zipper cardigan (Columbia) Pullover Sweaters: 1/  Toffee and gold wool thick Woolrich Sweater 2/  Muted gold v neck cashmere sweater (Pringles) 3/  Ombre earth tones sweater 4/  Olive green mohair sweater (Sarah Pacini) 5/  Burgundy wool sweater (Pink Martini) HEWI: I would like another cardigan for winter.  My preference is cashmere but that is not a necessity.  The two cashmere cardigans I have are in great shape and are old (not saying how old because I am starting to realize that my wardrobe is vintage).  I had wanted a Smythe blazer forever but I really don't think it works in my real life.