https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2079054 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:01:52 +0000 Anonymous 2079054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 2 are my favorites too, due to the texture, and agreeing that adding necklaces would work. What about having a patterned cardi, and/or pants with texture? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078970 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:58:37 +0000 RobinF 2078970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Notsaf</b>, I don't think I have a camel top but maybe something in those tones I could try. I was afraid the pink on top and black bottom chopped me up a bit and I'm pretty short so don't need help in that area! Maybe that is the vibe you were picking up <b>Lisa<i></i></b>. I don't feel uncomfortable really just that it's not the most flattering. Great food for thought.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078968 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:51:23 +0000 Anonymous 2078968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Another fan of #4 here. &nbsp;I quite like the ties and think they give the outfit interest. &nbsp;1 and 5 also look great on you, to my eye. I'm less enthusiastic about the layered lace top - something in this picture is making me think you are uncomfortable in this kind of look. But what do I know? And great pic of the two of you in Alaska. Definitely on my bucket list too.</p> <p>I think I'd be more inclined to dress this way too if I had an office job, or somewhere where I stayed put all day. Cardigans are too tough to layer under coats in terms of getting lengths right - but I sure do love them &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078955 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:22:43 +0000 notsaf 2078955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #2 where you match your top and cardigan: looks very elegant to me! It's kind of the opposite to #4, actually. I (of course) like the more traditional colors in #2 and find that wearing a lighter color on the top and a darker color on the bottom is more elongating (something I like, but YMMV). Do you have a camel top you could math to your camel cardigan? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078906 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:21:31 +0000 RobinF 2078906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the input, very helpful! It's funny that my favorite is not necessarily the consensus favorite - wonder why that is. I'll have to ponder that. </p> <p>The burgundy top might look better than the blue <b>TG</b>, good thought. I think I need more tops in strong colors like that to give me some variety. I think you're right<b> Angie</b> about a color shift. I still like my blacks and grays but am enjoying the earthtones this year. Glad you like #4, that encourages me that I am on the right track. </p> <p>Good idea about the necklaces, <b>slimcat</b>. I do like to mix metals. I enjoyed wearing scarves until I hit menopause, now they make me too hot. Interesting thought about black <b>Shevia</b>, I've always liked black on me. I'll have to really look at it honestly. <b>Sal</b>, I like the way you think! Boot shopping! <br /><b><br />Nemosmom</b>, I do wear a gold watch every day that looks like a normal watch but counts my steps, I love it. Must not be showing in my pics. Pushing up my sleeves might help with that. <b>KKards</b>, yeah the uniform dressing helps me get ready quickly, very important at 6am! I do lay out my clothes the night before which helps too. <b>Preppy pear</b>, you must be a shoe lover like me! Thanks for noticing! I think texture has become my print, in fact now that I think about it I never wear an obvious texture with a print because it seems too busy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078888 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:14:27 +0000 Preppy Pear 2078888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another uniform dresser here! I really like number 3, including the tie-front, but I like 1-4. And all of your boots look great. I think that your uniform is great as is - you could try more jewelry and scarves, but I don’t find these outfits boring at all - lots of visual interest.<br /> I’m not big on necklaces and scarves for myself because they’re often that last thing I don’t have time to figure out in the morning. Now that you mention moving away from pattern, patterned tops are my substitute for them in my uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078886 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:57:46 +0000 kkards 2078886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love a uniform that makes getting out the door easier, if the uniforms working for you i wouldn't worry about....for me, you've got enough variety in color, and texture, but YMMV... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078875 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:35:02 +0000 nemosmom 2078875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uniform dressing can be so helpful! I love #1 and 5, but I know what you mean about how lack of pattern can feel boring. What about pushing up your cardigan sleeves, maybe add a watch, and that could give you some visual oomph? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078861 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:31:41 +0000 Sal 2078861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love 4..... and 1 is fantastic!</p> <p>Nothing wrong with a uniform - whatever works.</p> <p>I struggle in winter as I rely on pattern in summer. I do wear scarves but I am not brilliant with them. How about a statement boot? </p> <p>I love the Alaska photo! You both look very happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078840 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:40:31 +0000 Jaime 2078840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I also really liked #4 and glad to join Angie on that. And #1 which is my favorite. The darkness in #5 drags you down a bit rather than lifting you if that makes sense. Of course these are isolated pictures and things seem different in person. Fantastic picture of you with DD! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078832 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:42:00 +0000 slim cat 2078832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do uniform dressing for work most of the time - saves time and energy. I love your #1 and 2 because they look the most complete - texture, contrast, accessory/jewelry. Agree with #3 needing slightly different top with graphic/print. I think #5 is working fine. Very nice picture with your daughter.<br />About the jewelry add on - I'd try to wear two or three necklaces ( similar length or not ) together making a layering effect. It could be &nbsp;different metallics - good and rose gold, or gold and silver. BR got nice collection in jewelry ( tree chains in one, or two ) this season.<br />In the picture #4 the back side of your phone sorta adds on a print to the outfit - would you wear a mini scarf with a similar print?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078822 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:45:18 +0000 Angie 2078822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun to see you post! </p> <p>I see a colour palette shift, sweet <b>Robin.</b> Less black and more light neutrals, which are FABULOUS with the changing hair! The earth tones are gorgeous too. My word, the burgundy and blush are soooo lovely. </p> <p>FWIW, I see the palettes of #1 to #4 as much more flattering and interesting with your complexion than #5. That said, #5 is still cute :)</p> <p>#4 is my fab fave! (Aren't I contrarian today.......) A more blingy necklace there would work too. </p> <p>And fun pic of you and DD.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078812 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:50:54 +0000 Helena 2078812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same thought as Kelly ... what about the burgundy top from 1, with 4? I agree that contrast is another great tool to add interest with accessorizing much! Alaska looks beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078810 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:44:19 +0000 RobinF 2078810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kelly! Good point about contrast, maybe that is the problem. Thanks for the hair encouragement! I’m sort of getting used to it but still have days when I wonder what I’m doing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078803 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:34:44 +0000 kellygirl 2078803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know all about the uniform. These look great to me though. I think 1 is great as is and doesn't really need a necklace. You could certainly add something but I think the color and textures work great together. Love the ruffled top in 2--adds just enough interest. Nothing wrong with 3 but IKWYM about the ties--I think a bolder graphic would work better here--maybe just a bolder stripe sans the ties. 5 and 6 are gorgeous. Agreeing with you about 4--it's muted with very little contrast in comparison to the others. Maybe swap out to darker bottoms? Love how your hair is growing out. So pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigans#post-2078802 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:21:17 +0000 RobinF 2078802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have started to take pictures of my outfits again, to try to figure out what direction I want to go. These weren't all worn this week, more over the last few weeks. </p> <p>I seem to have started to lean toward a uniform approach to my work outfits - pants with a long cardigan. Overall they make me happy although a few not so much. </p> <p>#1-burgundy lace top and pants, camel sweater - my attempt at a warm and cold mix, which I actually like to do anyway. I notice when looking at the picture that it could probably use a long necklace.<br />#2-pink lace, blush cardi, black pants tucked into my tall boots. The top is a Zara that I wasn't sure I should keep but surprisingly like.&nbsp;<br />#3-brown sweater (I decided to keep after posting for advice), black pants and black/white striped top. Overall liked this but think I need a better black and white striped tee. I'll keep this one for summer but don't feel like the ties work well in this outfit.<br />#4-my least favorite of the bunch.&nbsp;I'm not crazy about the color of the sweater with the jeans and the overall look is just too plain - even for me.<br />#5-oddly my favorite of these, which is the only one that is NOT a cardigan, go figure. I think it is the pants though, because I tend to like them with whatever I wear.&nbsp;<br />#6-bonus pic of my daughter and me on a cruise to Alaska this past September - so much fun to spend time with her and the beautiful surroundings!</p> <p>Anyway, I think I need to spice things up a bit and am a bit stumped because I'm not big on jewelry or scarves. I have been leaning away from prints and more toward texture but maybe have gone too far. Any advice?</p>