topic Re: Long Cardigans in Fashion

Long Cardigans

QVCkitty1 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:37:57 GMT

I can see where in some climates you could get a lot of wear with these sweaters, but for me it is either too warm or too cold. There is a small window where I can use them comfortably. I must be in the minority, because they sure sell a lot of them.

Re: Long Cardigans

fthunt — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:41:55 GMT

Some of bought and now have regrets. Too heavy - bulky - stretch b/c of weight. I'm still crying for having bought 3..........Grr

(too late to return - goodwill gets 2 - doubt if I'll ever wear the 3rd)

Re: Long Cardigans

Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:43:00 GMT

My highs priced Barefoot Dreams TSV from several years ago has never been out of the house. My home is drafty and I just wear it inside when I get chilly. I don't think its very attractive but it is warm.

Re: Long Cardigans

ALRATIBA — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:52:51 GMT

@QVCkitty1

They've been around for years.

I prefer the long cardigans. Not counting the ones I've knitted/crocheted myself ...

First one I ever bought was a black Calvin Klein - in the mid/late1990s.

My next oldest (black and white w/fringe) was from Chico's in the early 2000s. I went all the way uptown to Chico's and they were sold out - came home and ordered online.

I have a long Bob Mackie (below - fondly referred to as my Ronald McDonald sweater) and a whole bunch of others purchased and hand made over the years.

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I can see where in some climates you could get a lot of wear with these sweaters, but for me it is either too warm or too cold. There is a small window where I can use them comfortably. I must be in the minority, because they sure sell a lot of them.

Re: Long Cardigans

Meowingkitty — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:54:24 GMT

I barely ever wear a jacket (hoodie) for more than an hour. I have no need for for a long bulky sweater.

Re: Long Cardigans

RollTide2008 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:09:58 GMT

I’m wearing a BFD cardigan in the office today with a black skirt and boots. I wear long cardis often. It gets chilly in here.

Re: Long Cardigans

QVCkitty1 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:11:53 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@QVCkitty1

They've been around for years.

I prefer the long cardigans. Not counting the ones I've knitted/crocheted myself ...

First one I ever bought was a black Calvin Klein - in the mid/late1990s.

My next oldest (black and white w/fringe) was from Chico's in the early 2000s. I went all the way uptown to Chico's and they were sold out - came home and ordered online.

I have a long Bob Mackie (below - fondly referred to as my Ronald McDonald sweater) and a whole bunch of others purchased and hand made over the years.

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I can see where in some climates you could get a lot of wear with these sweaters, but for me it is either too warm or too cold. There is a small window where I can use them comfortably. I must be in the minority, because they sure sell a lot of them.

@ALRATIBA , Don't get me wrong, they are attractive, which is why I have two that I hardly ever wear .For me they just aren't practical .

Re: Long Cardigans

Jk9 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:17:13 GMT

I have always loved long cardigans and worn at work a lot of times. So remember the Ronald sweater (I missed getting it). I like a topper over my clothes and long cardigans serve that purpose. Like @Kachina624 I wear that first BFD long cardi at home because it looks like a robe to me and I don't like wearing it out. We keep our house cool and I like to layer for comfort.

Re: Long Cardigans

wilma — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:01:35 GMT

I only own one long cardigan. I don't wear it very often so I don't need another. I prefer traditional length button front cardigans.

Re: Long Cardigans

KathyM23 — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:18:39 GMT

I am kinda short but I think I look OK in long cardigans anyway and I have a good number of them. The season for the heavier ones is short but I can wear a coat over the thinner ones in the winter.

Tomorrow I plan to wear my Isaac Cappucino Plaid one with either cappucino pants and a creme sweaer or winter white pants with a cappucinno top. I have been looking forward to wearing it.

I like the Barefoot Dreams one Amy is presenting now but I have so many I'll pass this one up

Re: Long Cardigans

Shanus — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:21:17 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I can see where in some climates you could get a lot of wear with these sweaters, but for me it is either too warm or too cold. There is a small window where I can use them comfortably. I must be in the minority, because they sure sell a lot of them.

@QVCkitty1 If we're talking about the long dusters that are BD or similar, I love mine. I find them so much easier to navigate getting in and out of car, walking in the mall or just doing errands than a heavy puffer coat. If the weather is really cold, I just add layers underneath.

I guess NC has a more mild winter than some, but I wear mine all fall/winter...rarely reach for a coat.

Re: Long Cardigans

QVCkitty1 — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:25:07 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I can see where in some climates you could get a lot of wear with these sweaters, but for me it is either too warm or too cold. There is a small window where I can use them comfortably. I must be in the minority, because they sure sell a lot of them.
@QVCkitty1 If we're talking about the long dusters that are BD or similar, I love mine. I find them so much easier to navigate getting in and out of car, walking in the mall or just doing errands than a heavy puffer coat. If the weather is really cold, I just add layers underneath.

I guess NC has a more mild winter than some, but I wear mine all fall/winter...rarely reach for a coat.

@Shanus , Like I said I'm sure in some areas there are more opportunities to wear them. Winter is bulky enough without a long sweater under my coat.

Re: Long Cardigans

Cumbercookie13 — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:22:25 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I can see where in some climates you could get a lot of wear with these sweaters, but for me it is either too warm or too cold. There is a small window where I can use them comfortably. I must be in the minority, because they sure sell a lot of them.
@QVCkitty1 If we're talking about the long dusters that are BD or similar, I love mine. I find them so much easier to navigate getting in and out of car, walking in the mall or just doing errands than a heavy puffer coat. If the weather is really cold, I just add layers underneath.

I guess NC has a more mild winter than some, but I wear mine all fall/winter...rarely reach for a coat.

@Shanus I do the same thing, wear a long duster or cardigan, than wear a sweater or sweatshirt with a scarf if I don't need a heavier coat. I enjoy them and I also wear them to work, they dress up a pair of jeans.

Re: Long Cardigans

GinaV24 — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:32:59 GMT

@Kachina624 I'm with you on the BFD cardigans. I bought two at different times. I'm still not sure why I bought the 2nd one considering the first one was too big and I should have returned it. However it is toasty warm and so I wear it at home and it works fine.

Since I'm only 5 ft 2, I remind myself to NOT buy the duster style cardigans as they simply don't flatter me at all. I admire them on the tall ladies but that's not me - even though in my head, I am 6 ft tall! LOL

Re: Long Cardigans

author — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:51:34 GMT

I'm already in my puffer coat here in WI, temps in the 20's and that is warm - gets very cold here in winter.

I tried the long dusters and if you are short and not stick thin they are very unflattering and "in the way." I wore a long Halston one, very chic and simple, but the longer back was too long on me, and it clung to my rear and looked clunky and bad.

I now love wearing it at home, can swan around in the evenings with my lovely long duster, and be warm and not worry about always adjusting it.

Our seasons here go from hot summery weather to cold, and in the spring from very cold windy and dreadful to warm days in May. I have 4 or 5 longer cardigans (not dusters) folded in my closet and perhaps wear them once or twice a year out and about.

Re: Long Cardigans

Kachina624 — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:15:44 GMT

@author And they're bulky and take up so much room to store.

Re: Long Cardigans

author — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:26:06 GMT

@Kachina624

Exactly! My available shelving in closet is these sweaters!

Re: Long Cardigans

chrystaltree — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:33:25 GMT

I think if you don't need one or want one, you should not buy one. Of course you aren't the only feels that way. I think you should that this is a huge country with different climates and women who want and need different things in their wardrobes. I actually agree with you. I have no interest in sweater coats, sweater dusters or knee length cardigans. I live in MA and those things are not warm enough for me in cold weather and too warm in mild weather. I work from my home office, if I worked in my office, I'd probably have one for the office to use when I dashed out for lunch or to go from one building to another. My heavy coat was always too much for those quick trips outside.

Re: Long Cardigans

ALRATIBA — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:52:51 GMT

I'm wearing one of the long cardigans I bought from QVC over an off-white turtleneck and jeans (and Clark boots). It's a thin knit fabric - good for around the house - too lightweight to wear outside w/o a coat/

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Re: Long Cardigans

PatriciaG — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:41:00 GMT

@Kachina624 - what a great idea! I have one that's been in my closet for years. I'm going to use as a robe! I was trying to find a new robe and this will be perfect.