Cardigans, cardigans, cardigans!

[NicolettaRose]

Well it depends what you mean by a tank, I guess. There's a lot of sleeveless blouses of varying levels of coverage and dressiness.

When I was referring to a tank in my post, I meant those fitted ribbed tanks that they sell everywhere, I got them in all colors from Jcrew and wear them to bed/lounging.

 

[Viola]

Heh, well, I've used those to layer under cardigans if its only a bit of color pop and coverage at the neckline but you can't really take the cardigan OFF at work that way, no.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

It depends on how the cardigan fits. Close-fitting: a well-made t-shirt is about the only thing that works for me (I never got the camisole bug). Tailored cardigans: the t-shirts or a fairly close-fitting sweater or blouse.

I have a couple of loose-fitting blouses and a vintage inspired blouse with a lot of gathers and puffly sleeves. None of my cardigans work with those.

It also depends on the neckline. With a v-neck cardigan, I think most necklines are fine. But I don't like a jewel-neck cardigan with a v-neck shirt under it.

Interesting. I'm planning to go buy some blouses today at the local vintage shop so I'll be sure to bring a cardi to try on over them.

 

[NicolettaRose]

If you want a nice layering piece under a cardi, you can always try a matching shell ie a twin set instead of a camisole/tank, this gives a nice conservative, dressy look for work.

 

[Foofoogal]

the only things I love more than vintage cardigans is twin set cardigans. lol

http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

 

[Audrey Horne]

Target has a nice selection of plain cotton Merona brand cardigans on sale for $15 (normally $19.99). They're soft and light weight.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

I don't really like twinsets, myself. Too buttoned-up for me I guess.

 

[Delia's Gone]

Target has a lot of cardigans on sale right now for $15!

Link

 

[vintage_jayhawk]

Target has a lot of cardigans on sale right now for $15!

Link

Ohhh! I have lunch plans now!! Delia, you are enabling my cardigan obsession!

 

[zombi]

Ohhh! I have lunch plans now!! Delia, you are enabling my cardigan obsession!

mine too -- DH is not going to be pleased!!

 

[Foofoogal]

I don't really like twinsets, myself. Too buttoned-up for me I guess.

I don't like at all the kind that is all one piece. I mean seperate pieces that match. I am currently looking for a nice brown cashmere or blend cardigan. The one I have is too small and I am selling it.

http://sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

 

[Foofoogal]

speaking of cardigans. I am noticing that even in the link to target the younger gals are wearing them small and almost to me too tight.
Why is this? I need a bit of room and want all my buttons to well button.
Is it just me? I also have never found recently a new cardigan sweater as well made or soft as the vintage ones.
foo
http://www.sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

 

[zombi]

speaking of cardigans. I am noticing that even in the link to target the younger gals are wearing them small and almost to me too tight.
Why is this? I need a bit of room and want all my buttons to well button.
Is it just me? I also have never found recently a new cardigan sweater as well made or soft as the vintage ones.
foo
http://www.sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

honestly I am not sure. I know it has been popular to wear a tighter cardi over say, a camisole and with jeans or so. I think perhaps it is just that women today tend to wear things tighter like that? I do not know -- I almost always wear things more loosely than my peers (I am 24). I think it might just be a style thing? Or perhaps that is how they think it is "meant" to fit?

The last time I bought a cardigan at Target, it actually held up very well for me. Lasting many years and still going strong, the only thing it ever needed was a button or two sewn back on...

 

[Audrey Horne]

speaking of cardigans. I am noticing that even in the link to target the younger gals are wearing them small and almost to me too tight.
Why is this?

I know I prefer to wear my cardigans fitted. For me it's a combination of two things. First, I'm pear shaped and I feel frumpy if my upper body isn't fitted. Second, I frequently end up wearing a jacket over the cardigan so a fitted sweater is more comfortable. I think it makes a difference when you're wearing thinner sweaters like the ones from target compared to a thicker sweater.

 

[vintage_jayhawk]

speaking of cardigans. I am noticing that even in the link to target the younger gals are wearing them small and almost to me too tight.
Why is this? I need a bit of room and want all my buttons to well button.
Is it just me? I also have never found recently a new cardigan sweater as well made or soft as the vintage ones.
foo
http://www.sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

Honestly, I *almost* never button up my cardigans. I usually use them at the office since it's freezing or as a cover-up for sleeveless shirts. So, I like that they fit a little more snug on the arms so they don't look too frumpy when they're worn open.

 

[Foofoogal]

wearing thinner sweaters like the ones from target compared to a thicker sweater.

better words. I didn't mean to sound the way it came out. I buy Target clothing sometimes as well.

 

[The Shirt]

I don't mind my Target cardigans - but sometimes I like to spice them up. Sometimes if I find a really cute set of small novelty buttons or contrasting buttons I will replace the ones on my sweaters. I have also added ribbon trim along the seam or even a little removeable knitted pin. I once found all these great wedding beaded trims for a song and added them to a cheapo Target cashmere cardigan. I loved it until it disintegrated at the elbows. I'm fussy about having details though. That's part of the reason I love vintage so much.

 

[Audrey Horne]

H&M Beaded Cardigan

I can't find a picture online but I saw a cute cardigan yesterday at H&M. It's white, angora like (probably some rayon blend) with white beads on the front. I didn't try it on but it looked pretty. Worth checking out if you're at the store anyway.

 

[vintage_jayhawk]

New York and Co is having a big online sale. They have several really cute cardigans. I bought this one in blue. You can't really tell, but it has great detail on the sleeves and it's silky around the collar and down the front. It also has really cute buttons. It also comes with a removable pin on flower. Very vintage feel!!
http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/productDetailWithPicker.jsp?FLCat=cat60162&productId=prod1410023&categoryId=cat1720004

 

[Delia's Gone]

Oh, too bad they only have one color and one size left!