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Cardigan wearers, post some inspiration for me...

catgirl

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I have not touched my cardigans in a year. I've purged a bunch of them but hung on to the pricey ones or those that seem useful (black cashmere). Nevertheless, I cannot seem to bring myself to wear them, or think of ways to style them. I can't believe they were all I wore a few years ago.

I know you are out there and I'd love to see your outfits!

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Anonymous

What kind of cardigans? Boyfriend, cropped?

Mo

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I only have 2 but here are a couple pics. Not sure how inspiring they are.

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rae

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Eh... I don't have that many anymore, but here we go!

- over B44 dress
- over button-front silk shirt
- with BF shorts/jeans

'sall I got!

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Mellllls

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I don't have any photos on this computer but I have a lot of pictures I can post with cardigans when I get my computer back. Also I don't wear them much this time of year.

Anonymous

I suspect the inspiration will be ZERO but here we go:
1-Last week, this is the more "formal" business casual stuff.
2- Today to the office but not seeing clients. I realize the cardi is not laying properly but whatever. I can get away with murder at my home office. People walk in wearing sweats. I am not exaggerating.
It's all I have. I just have two weeks of contributing WIW's thus far.

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Anonymous

I don't have pics, but I wear loads of cardigans! I just wear them in place of structured jackets, because I prefer soft dressing. Any outfit that calls for a jacket I throw on a cardi. Over dressy tops, tank tops, tees, dresses......I love me some cardis!

Zapotee- FABULOUS!

Anonymous

I prefer jackets but like to have some cardigans that I can stuff in a handbag for an extra layer if needed.
1. I took this dress to NYC with this cardigan for air conditioning.
2. Another sleeveless dress that seems to work best with a cardi
3. A favorite cardi and way to change up a LBD.
I doubt these are inspirational. Maybe you need to button up the cardi to wear as a top or belt it or even tuck it in.

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Jyoti

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All the cardigan outfits I can find in my outfit folder:

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catgirl

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You all are great! Thank you so much for the pictures! Jyoti, your outfit 7 proportions are so much fun, and you look a bit like Aida from the side.

Joy, your first outfit is so beautiful on you.

Zap, you are TOTALLY inspiring!

Mo, that second outfit is making me reconsider ruffles.

Rae, is this what you are down to in cardis? Maybe I need to do more Allsaints styles for cardigans - they certainly are useful here, but I just don't find them UWP or androgyny friendly, at least the basic v and crewnecks I have left.

Keep 'em coming!

rae

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What about a big, slouchy, oversized cardigan for you?

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christy

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Well, this was an interesting exercise because I didn't realize just how infrequently I've been wearing cardigans! I used to wear them a lot more often. This is it going back to October!

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jayne

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no cardigans here..I prefer a jacket...it emphasizes the waist...

Traci

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How do you feel about your androgyny coming in grandpa form? I can totally see you in one of your silk shirts, cozy long bf cardigan, ankle pants and oxfords.

Vildy

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Christy, two of your cardigans are worn like jackets! #2 has the look of a knit/sweater jacket and #4 drapes like a soft, shaped shrunken boyfriend jacket.

Rae, I'll tell ya, you make even cardigans, the ones you're wearing further up, look hip.

Una, what about #3 in Rae's post of suggestions, the thick one that looks IT all by itself? What happens when an IT exaggerates the IT shape? Would that be transgressive enough for you - breaking fashion rools and all that?

catgirl

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Rae, those are fab - I'm not sure about the collars. I think tailored long cardis don't do me any favors, but oversized/slouchy I could love! Where are they from?

Christy, too funny. You look great, though.

Vildy, am pondering!

annagybe

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I like oversized cardigans

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....exture-mix

Astrid

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I really like the idea of an oversized slouchy cardigan for you!

I have three cardigans right now, although I mostly wear the green one at the moment. My grey waterfall cardigan isn't pictured. I think I wear the bright blue one the least, and although it's fairly new it already looks a bit worn out. I think I'm going to replace it with a better neutral, navy perhaps.

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ironkurtin

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http://www.inhabitny.com/cotto.....256-219741

http://yoox.com/us/39302633GC/.....38;sizeId=

http://yoox.com/us/39279251NE/.....38;sizeId=

http://yoox.com/us/39302940LO/.....38;sizeId=

http://yoox.com/us/39279595QP/.....38;sizeId=

http://yoox.com/us/39292250IN/.....38;sizeId=

I love seeing how Yoox styles things...

Jonesy

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This is a fun thread! I barely wear cardigans anymore, and only for casual wear. I do like the oversize, drapey ones a lot, and think they could be UWP.

I only have one pic, from the deep archives (maybe 18 months ago, when my tall SO was still taking my pics and adding to my general level of awkwardness in front of the camera!). Cardigan + cargo pants + engineer boots + pattern mixing :).

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Diana

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I am enjoying seeing everyone's cardi photos! I do wear them too but only the handknit or otherwise unconventionally shaped ones. I have a couple of striped ones (one handknit, one storebought) that are fun. I do still wear my long cardis and my cocoonish thin grey one. I have been avoiding my plain, crew-neck button front ones and the BF shaped ones lately though.

Will try to remember to add some photos when I get home.

fern

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Here are some from my inspiration files:
1 from Sundance - the elements of this are actually how I dress most of the summer, except less model-y and I don't hike in heeled sandals with a scarf tied to my bag
2 from Eileen Fisher - aspiration
3 wearing Eileen Fisher - reality
Realization: 4/6 of my cardigans are open/drapey, or wrap style

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Janet

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Interesting. Cardigans can be so varied, so even though I'm generally not attracted to them, I have a few. One looks a bit like IK's last Yoox example, but it's big and gray ombre. I kind of love it, even though its a bit of a departure for me. I'm boring and wear it with skinnies and a tee and boots.

Jjsloane

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I used to be totally cardigan and have converted to all blazer only to see cardigans slipping back into looks I love. Darn those fashion mags and their manipulation - they know we all heavily invested in blazers and now we need to buy our cardigans back. Wear them like a blazer is my suggestion. I wear mine for warmth in my office, cohesion in outfit and to cover my flabby arms.

Mellllls

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Are you looking to get new ones or some inspiration for the ones you have?

MsMary

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I feel like last year I wore cardigans almost every day. Here are some of my fave work looks. Hope it helps!

ETA: This thread is inspiring me to dig those bad boys out and wear them more often!

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Anonymous

plonk*
I died. Mary, you just gave me enough inspiration for the next millennium. Yes, get those bad boys out of hiding,

KathyL

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Wow, MaryK! Those are awesome examples. I'm almost embarrassed to post mine after that

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catgirl

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Okay, what I notice with your incredibly fab outfits, MaryK, is that almost all of them are belted. That is a look I have yet to master and keep within my style range. Must ponder that more.

Kathy, you look terrific, and you're doing better than me!

Mellllls (is that the right # of "l"s?), I have a little of every style left in my sweater drawer...

MsMary

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Una, note that not all of them are belted OVER the cardi -- they almost all have belts, but many of the belts are UNDER the cardi.

Just sayin'.