J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If you can't button them, what's the point? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Drapey layers to elongate your torso. I never button cardigans. :) 41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Wilson Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 lol I like the open cardigan look. Especially when I'm pregnant. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I rarely button my cardigans. I like them open. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I think that look has been around for as long as there have been cardigans. As others said, it elongates the torso, and keeps your arms warm. If you ever watch Seventh Heaven, the mom character ALWAYS wears an open shirt or sweater (usually button down shirt) over another shirt. As in, maybe 3 episodes she didn't. It is very flattering. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I like the look but my chest gets cold. I wear scarves to help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 But to me the whole point of a sweater is to stay warm, and leaving my front exposed only lets in the cold air! I can barely find any traditional warm button down sweaters anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If you can't button them, what's the point?What? We are to button them? 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I like the open look but it's a shame that these days it's near impossible to find a traditional one, for the buttoners among us. Kinda like looking for simple dresses, or garments with sleeves. Hard to just walk into a clothing store and find those things. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I like the open look but it's a shame that these days it's near impossible to find a traditional one, for the buttoners among us. Kinda like looking for simple dresses, or garments with sleeves. Hard to just walk into a clothing store and find those things. That is an issue. On occasion I am cold and I want the button option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 That is an issue. On occasion I am cold and I want the button option.team open here (because I wear them with dresses) but Jcrew has the Jackie series which comes in all the colors. It's meant to be fitted but I have buttoned these before (with jeans). Issue is, unless you get the cashmere or wool blends, these are not exactly warm-warm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 But to me the whole point of a sweater is to stay warm, and leaving my front exposed only lets in the cold air! I can barely find any traditional warm button down sweaters anymore... Why not just wear a sweater without buttons? :) I never button cardigans. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 team open here (because I wear them with dresses) but Jcrew has the Jackie series which comes in all the colors. It's meant to be fitted but I have buttoned these before (with jeans). Issue is, unless you get the cashmere or wool blends, these are not exactly warm-warm. This allows me to rant about the cheap quality of everything. My favorite cardigans are almost 20 years old. My newer ones have not held up as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Why not just wear a sweater without buttons? :) I never button cardigans. Because if I don't button it, cold air seeps in. It gets really, really cold here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 team open here (because I wear them with dresses) but Jcrew has the Jackie series which comes in all the colors. It's meant to be fitted but I have buttoned these before (with jeans). Issue is, unless you get the cashmere or wool blends, these are not exactly warm-warm. I get it when the temp is just slightly cool. But here it gets so cold, and I'm really just looking for thick, uber-warm sweaters (but still cute). I can't seem to find styles I like that have buttons! I just don't understand the point of a sweater that's supposed to be super warm that doesn't button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I like the open look but it's a shame that these days it's near impossible to find a traditional one, for the buttoners among us. Kinda like looking for simple dresses, or garments with sleeves. Hard to just walk into a clothing store and find those things. Lands End has them in every color. Non traditional with a button option :) http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/bobeau-one-button-fleece-wrap-cardigan-regular-petite/3113609 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Lands End has them in every color. Non traditional with a button option :) http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/bobeau-one-button-fleece-wrap-cardigan-regular-petite/3113609 But those are thinner ones. I'm looking for thick, chunky ones, where it gets 20 below 0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 But those are thinner ones. I'm looking for thick, chunky ones, where it gets 20 below 0. Have you tried L.L. Bean? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Huh. I sometimes wear them open, and sometimes buttoned, depending on my mood and the temperature. I didn't notice the open cardigan fad. All the sweaters I've seen have buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 But those are thinner ones. I'm looking for thick, chunky ones, where it gets 20 below 0. Yikes! If it got 20 below here, it would be End Times. :) (We do rarely have negative temps like that including windchill, but they cance school and tell everyone to stay inside. :rofl: ) Do you sew? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Huh. I sometimes wear them open, and sometimes buttoned, depending on my mood and the temperature. I didn't notice the open cardigan fad. All the sweaters I've seen have buttons. Next time you walk into a department store, you'll surely notice them everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Because if I don't button it, cold air seeps in. It gets really, really cold here! I think she meant a pullover sweater. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yikes! If it got 20 below here, it would be End Times. :) (We do rarely have negative temps like that including windchill, but they cance school and tell everyone to stay inside. :rofl: ) Do you sew? Well I haven't sewn a clothing item for probably 25 years... :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Have you tried L.L. Bean? Yes, that's actually the one place I'm finding one at right now. It's not perfect (style-wise), but it does look thick and it has buttons! Edited October 19, 2016 by J-rap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 But those are thinner ones. I'm looking for thick, chunky ones, where it gets 20 below 0. Check out Woolovers. They have some thicker crew neck cardigans and the prices are good for the quality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yes, that's actually the one place I'm finding one at right now. It's not perfect (style-wise), but it does look thick and it buttons! I haven't looked at their selection this year, but I knew they'd had some in the past. And I've been pleased with the quality of the items I've ordered from them. Hope you like it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Because if I don't button it, cold air seeps in. It gets really, really cold here! I think she means why not just get pull-over sweaters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I don't understand why you wouldn't just do pullovers. They're warmer and go up higher, though you can find V-necks pretty easily if you want a little neck. You can still get a layered look with pullovers, but they're warmer. Cardigans are pretty much meant to be able to be open. Otherwise, what's the point? I do get frustrated that one style will dominate in any type of clothing... I have a couple of chunkier older cardigans (which I also wear open much of the time). It's true they're harder to come by now. Basically, I think the real complaint is lack of thick cardigans, not that most people (and I refuse to believe it's a trend because everyone has always worn them that way) leave them open. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If you can't button them, what's the point? Because when a hot flash hits, you can take it off quicker if it's not buttoned? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I don't think cardigans are meant for 20 below. That wouldn't be practical. Better are multiple thin layers; you'll stay warmer that way. Otherwise, pullovers make more sense. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaPagnato Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 There are like 3 weeks when I can wear open cardigans around here. After that little window, BOOM! It's way too cold for me to be comfortable wearing them, mainly because they're thin and not really meant for cold weather, ime, and I'm a cold weather WIMP! I do so LOVE those 3 weeks, though! :001_tt1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I prefer open. It doesn't get that cold here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If I want warmth, I wear a pull over or a zip front sweater/fleece. If I want flexibility, I wear a cardigan. I rarely wear them buttoned because I am too fat in the middle. An open cardigan hides that roll. I did find a heavy cable knit cardigan at Lands End a few years ago. But chunky sweaters don't really seem to be that "in." Oh, and if I wanted warmth with a cardigan, I would wear a shirt underneath that was warmer. I have a couple of heat gear crew neck shirts that I bought at costco. They are really warm under a lighter sweater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I admit I have never given it much thought. I suppose a cardigan would be more stylish than my typical hoodie. But the advantage of a hoodie is you can use the sleeve to wipe off a white board and not worry about it showing. :p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I admit I have never given it much thought. I suppose a cardigan would be more stylish than my typical hoodie. But the advantage of a hoodie is you can use the sleeve to wipe off a white board and not worry about it showing. :p This is what my DH wears almost exclusively. I'm more buttoned* up as I get older, whereas he is going the other way. *heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 I think she means why not just get pull-over sweaters? Because every time I pull it off and on over my head, my hair flies all over and gets staticky. It's so much easier to throw on a cardigan! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 I don't understand why you wouldn't just do pullovers. They're warmer and go up higher, though you can find V-necks pretty easily if you want a little neck. You can still get a layered look with pullovers, but they're warmer. Cardigans are pretty much meant to be able to be open. Otherwise, what's the point? I do get frustrated that one style will dominate in any type of clothing... I have a couple of chunkier older cardigans (which I also wear open much of the time). It's true they're harder to come by now. Basically, I think the real complaint is lack of thick cardigans, not that most people (and I refuse to believe it's a trend because everyone has always worn them that way) leave them open. I've never liked having to pull tight sweaters over my head. My hair goes wild every time I do that. :) Cardigans are so much simpler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 But to me the whole point of a sweater is to stay warm, and leaving my front exposed only lets in the cold air! I can barely find any traditional warm button down sweaters anymore... Land's End still has some. I wear quite a few layers under it. We have a fairly warm winter here (no snow - only sometimes below freezing) and the layer option is great for this kind of weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 it hides my big @$$ and hips Maybe you are fortunate enough not to have this problem. I think "the look" makes me look less bottom heavy. I hope it never goes away! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I didn't know this was a "new" thing. I've always worn them open, they make the perfect light jacket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I feel more put together with my cardigan on. And it hides all the extra fluff. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If it's super-duper cold I wear hoodies, fleece pull-overs, or pull over sweaters. I LOVE my cardigans. I have a bunch of really thick, shawl collar-type long ones that don't have any buttons at all, so definitely meant to be worn open. If I get chilled for a minute, I just pull the sides over each other and snuggle into it. Most of mine are from Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 They'll be around so long as the style is for skinny jeans/pants. Women wear them to cover their hips & backsides since the cardigans I've seen typically are mid-thigh to knee-length. Frankly, I'd rather see the skinny bottoms trend die and a style that is far more flattering for women with curvy hips come back. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 The point? Warm arms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I think the somewhat weirder style are puffy jackets that have no sleeves. I own one, but I'm not exactly sure why because functionally speaking it's kinda stupid. LOL 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) double post Edited October 19, 2016 by SparklyUnicorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 This allows me to rant about the cheap quality of everything. My favorite cardigans are almost 20 years old. My newer ones have not held up as well. The thing is, the sweaters that are good quality will be uber expensive. The problem is though, that paying a lot won 't guarantee a quality garment. It 's frustrating. The garment can cost the same, but one will last for ever and the other will look raggedy quickly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Huh. I never thought about the flattering angle. Usually when I put one on I am slightly chilly. Not chilly enough to actually go change out of a sundress, but chilly enough that I want my arms covered. Sometimes I put one on because I'm wearing a comfy leisure bra with visible colored straps that you can see around my tank top and I don't want to show my straps to whoever is knocking on the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I think the somewhat weirder style are puffy jackets that have no sleeves. I own one, but I'm not exactly sure why because functionally speaking it's kinda stupid. LOL My dd has one. She wears it tons in the winter. She hates coats. She hates being constricted and would rather have chilly arms. Hers is down filled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I think the somewhat weirder style are puffy jackets that have no sleeves. I own one, but I'm not exactly sure why because functionally speaking it's kinda stupid. LOL These make good sense if you're in a ski area. One where it snows almost every night but melts almost every day. If it's 35 degrees (F), not windy, and sunny, layering a flannel under a wool sweater with a down vest on top is perfect - you're not too hot or too cold indoors or out. When I lived in NY I saw this a lot up in the Adirondacks. I also saw this a lot around Denver. I suspect most areas of the country have the wrong sort of climate for this to be ideal though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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