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Cropped Houndstooth Cardigan - Yay or nay?

Secondhand Shopaholic

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Hello! I wasn't sure about this cardigan - the poofy sleeves are a bit much for me. What do you think?

http://secondhandshopaholic.co.....-cardigan/

15 years ago

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Latest reply was from chellebrate

chewyspaghetti

Veteran

I'm not a fan. The cropped length looks dated to me, and the sleeves overwhelm you.

15 years ago

anne

Veteran

I am afraid I agree with Khris.

15 years ago

Carole

Veteran

I'm not liking the cropped look here, maybe it's because the sleeves are so puffy.

15 years ago

Queen Mum

Veteran

Can't say I'm loving it either. I think the shirt underneath is throwing me off. What if you tried it with a white shell type top and left the cardi unbuttoned?

15 years ago

Anonymous

Another thumbs down. It does nothing for your nice figure, maybe because of the strong black horizonal line that continues with the full sleeve and black sleeve binding? I wonder how it would function if the sleeves were removed to make a vest. It may still be too boxy and cropped but maybe worn open...

15 years ago

Rosie

Veteran

I would love to see it with something else. The contrast between the sweater and the shirt is too stark. Unbuttoned for sure might work better, with a shell as Kim suggested or a solid dress.

15 years ago

Tricia

Veteran

I was wondering how it would look with a black sheath dress and red accessories. I don't love it with the button-down underneath.

15 years ago

Louise

Veteran

I think it could look great over a sheath dress x

15 years ago

Secondhand Shopaholic

Active Member

Love the idea of a sheath dress with red accessories! I'll give it a try!! Thanks ladies - I was on the fence about it with those crazy sleeves and awkward neckline...

15 years ago

Scarlet

Veteran

Well, I guess I have different taste from the others, but actually I like the sleeves and the pattern. (I am crazy for houndstooth.) I like the outfit but I think the cardigan would look better if the waist portion was taken in a bit to define your waist.

15 years ago

rute

Veteran

For me it's not the sleeves, the problem is that tha cardigan is boxy and it does nothing for your lovely figure!

15 years ago

Lisa

Veteran

I love the print on you. I like the cardigan, if it were styled different. I think over a sheath dress would be nice. I also think a black turtleneck perhaps? I don't care for the competing necklines with the white shirt with the cardigan as it is now. I also think with a pop of color would be best. Perhaps a yellow tank with the cardigan left open?

15 years ago

Inge

(website)

Moderator

I quite like the print and sleeves, but agree it's not completely working here. In fact, I'm thinking it might have something to do with the fit in general, do you think it might be a tad too big for you? (i.e. not fitted enough)

15 years ago

chellebrate

Active Member

I like the idea of trying to syle it differently. The sleeves are throwing me off here, as is it being buttoned.

15 years ago

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