Cardigans are Cool

bobmunro

Some people have waited a long time, but now it's official. Cardigans are a fashion statement.

The humble cardigan is finally having a moment

Now here’s a fun one: Cardigans. The much-maligned, estranged cousin of the knitwear family, it would appear that these button-up jumpers are finally getting a look-in. And why not? In times of transitional weather, there are few layering pieces better to throw on than a thick cardigan. Somewhere between a coat and a light sweater, they’re highly practical and — if you choose wisely — surprisingly stylish.

That means no loud colours or patterns. Keep your newfound red colour palette and loud checks away from your cardigan. Instead, opt for neutral, versatile colours — such as this cream shawl neck from New & Lingwood, a deep, dark navy from Turnbull & Asser, or a mid-grey from Brunello Cucinelli.

hoof_it_up_to_benty

I love cardigans.

Stig

No mention of Primark. Can't be that trendy.

PrincessFiona

Henry

guinnessaddick

PrincessFiona said:

Henry

bobmunro

PrincessFiona said:

Henry

I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular - but now you come to mention it!!

Six-a-bag-of-nuts

Button -down or zip-up, that's the question.
Your status as cool dude or pariah could rest on the answer 

Addick Addict

Surely there is a place here for tank tops - especially those knitted by your Mum!

bobmunro

Addick Addict said:

Surely there is a place here for tank tops - especially those knitted by your Mum!

(checks wardrobe)

Did they ever go out of fashion?

IdleHans

"surprisingly stylish"

I am certainly surprised

North Lower Neil

guinnessaddick said:

PrincessFiona said:

Henry

Mental image I didn't need.

i_b_b_o_r_g

Mum has been knitting me brother a "Starsky and Hutch" one for the last 3 years

i_b_b_o_r_g

....I think he's got a "Starskey and Hutch" sweatband so far

RaplhMilne

Always been in my wardrobe, I’m ahead of the game, obviously...... 

Lincsaddick

I have a couple styled 'cardigan/shawl' .. very snug, warm and comfortable as well as stylish and sexy

bobmunro

Lincsaddick said:

I have a couple styled 'cardigan/shawl' .. very snug, warm and comfortable as well as stylish and sexy

Me too - good enough for the King of Cool then good enough for me.

cafcfan

Nice selection on here the Harrods web site.  But surely the name of this one is a typo - they must have meant to call it The Henry https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/herno-padded-reverse-cardigan-15684325

Alwaysneil

£395? As if.

Henry Irving

Fashion is temporary, class is permanent.

hoof_it_up_to_benty

Henry Irving said:

Fashion is temporary, class is permanent.

Cardigans are all about style not fashion. A well made cardigan can last a lifetime.

Fumbluff

I liked the one where they were driving around in the American convertible and the blonde girl did all the singing

hoof_it_up_to_benty

Fumbluff said:

I liked the one where they were driving around in the American convertible and the blonde girl did all the singing

https://youtu.be/u9WgtlgGAgs

Alwaysneil

Yeah, her eye makeup is too heavy, out me right off her 😂😂😂

creepyaddick

got a couple of these hanging up in the wardrobe somewhere still!

ozaddick

Ok, time to come clean... I have 5, yes 5 cardigans, by Ralph Lauren. I think this is because I’m in my late 40’s! 

What’s more disturbing is I look good in em! 

blackpool72

Addick Addict said:

Surely there is a place here for tank tops - especially those knitted by your Mum!

If I tried squeezing into one of my old tank tops it would look more like a boob tube. 

ricky_otto

blackpool72 said:

Addick Addict said:

Surely there is a place here for tank tops - especially those knitted by your Mum!

If I tried squeezing into one of my old tank tops it would look more like a boob tube. 

Did you remember to put your wonderbra on? 

hoof_it_up_to_benty

70s tank tops rocked...

iaitch

Is that a young Richard and Judy?