Fashion

[Pearlee]

https://www.qvc.com/Barefoot-Dreams-Cozychic-Canyon-Cardi.product.A371304.html?sc=PRODFEED

I don't own any Barefoot Dreams items at all.  I'm thinking of getting this QVC2 Special cardigan.  But, I see the sizing says it is BD sizing and not QVC's. I've read the sizing chart for the item but because it is an open-front cardigan that doesn't close, it's hard to tell from the chest measurements what is what, and I usually go by the chest measurements.  Of course, with a cardigan, better to err on the too large than too small side.

For those of you who own BD cardigans, esp. any open front ones, should I get my usual QVC size medium in it?  Again, I can't tell as much from the measurement chart when it's an open-front cardigan so I need help from those with experience with this brand. 

[Joizz11]

@Pearlee I own several BD cardigans and with this style it is usually relaxed generous fitting. I am 5’4” tall with a 34” chest, 26” waist and would order an xs in this cardigan.

[Caffeina]

@Pearlee 

Don't use the click here measurements. In the bottom of the description, click the +Sizing open. The chart on the top row shows the body measurements that correspond to each size.

[sunshine45]

i almost always go up a size from my regular qvc sizing.

i need the larger size for the arms and the hip area in particular.

i rather it be slightly big than slightly small.

[Pearlee]

@Caffeina   Thanks for the tip - I'm going to see if I find that. 

Thanks to the others who are responding.

ETA:  Oh, I found that sizing chart and that was really helpful. Says I need a large, not a medium.  @sunshine45   I agree with your philosophy on cardis, as I wrote in my first post.

[Lucylu12]

I own a lot of BFD items and I always go by the click here measurements. Most reviews when they go by the BFD size chart they end up with a size to large. The click here measurements have everything you need. The muscle circumference is a big factor for me becasue some of the sleeves on some of the items are on the tighter side. You can't go wrong with the click here measurements. 

[Pearlee]

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@Lucylu12 wrote:

I own a lot of BFD items and I always go by the click here measurements. Most reviews when they go by the BFD size chart they end up with a size to large. The click here measurements have everything you need. The muscle circumference is a big factor for me becasue some of the sleeves on some of the items are on the tighter side. You can't go wrong with the click here measurements. 

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Thanks @Lucylu12  and I almost always use Click measurements. But as I've been saying, it's difficult with the open front garments to sort out how the chest measurement on the chart applies.  

[itsmagic]

One click here measurement that might be helpful is the measurement labeled “back chest 1” below armhole - seam to seam”.   I double that to get an idea of what the chest measurement might be. 

[giraffe77]

Pearley ...  The latest QVC2 Big Deal is 100% Polyester.   Most say their favorite material is the Cozy Chic Lite or Ultra LIte.   The 100% poly sometimes "mats" after wearing & washings.   

You asked about sizing, the BD chart is usually correct, especially if wearing layers under a cardi due to the upper arms.   For the ultra-lite, I had to order my regular Q size (I assume since the material was thin).   @Pearlee 

[CAcableGirl2]

@Pearlee   I watch the videos and if the arms look tight on the models, I size up.  If they are relaxed, I get my usual size. 

For that particular cardigan, I would get your normal size.