Fashion

[RespectLife]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

Other clothing sites have the open front cardigans as well.  Its a fad that will eventually become less and less.

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I don't think it is a fad @Imaoldhippie 

just a style choice.  It has been around forever as I have always bought them with a clean front.

I have several cardis from Chicos, WHBM, QVC, JCP and many more places that have no buttons....and they are VERY old!

I don't think I have been in a Chico's or JCP in 10 years!

Right now, I am wearing a D&C red cable chunky sweater that has a clean front and it is at least 8 yrs old.

[KingstonsMom]

I don't buy or wear open front cardi's, jackets, etc., to each their own.

[Meowingkitty]

Since I don't own a coat and rarely need anything warmer than a hoodie. My hoodies all have zippers. 

[Pook]

It's not just QVC!!!  

[Sooner]

I hate buttons and zippers and don't really live in a very cold part of the country.  I love the no fasten things and rarely fasten any sweater, jacket or coat.  

I think the new styles are better looking and easier to wear.  

[Kachina624]

The way the keep pushing the same tired TSVs over and over and can't seem to get rid of them, I'm guessing many women prefer a coat they can close when it's cold.  I certainly wouldn't buy one.  I have such a BD sweater and regret buying it for that reason. 

[Skyegirl21]

Great idea @Stevie Nix ! Yeah, I bet they are fresh out! 

Of course there is a higher profit margin when manufacturers don't have to add closures on a garment!  
I live in the north and we have Winter here, so I DO close my jackets, etc.  No sale for me if no closure- 

[amyb]

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@Stevie Nix wrote:

So tired of coats, jackets, and wraps that don't close.  Is this a cost saving exercise?

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Yes.

[Mom2Dogs]

@Stevie Nix    Totally agree.  I was in need/want of a cardigan and almost all of them had no closure..I will not purchase.  I want the item for warmth.

[chrystaltree]

I have many coats.  I have my puffy cold weather coat when I'm outside for an extended period in frigid weather and I zip it up.  But most of the time, I go from my house to a heated car to heated building or store.  I don't need a thick heavy coat and I don't close my coats, I don't use buttons or zips.  So I like that we're seeing costs that don't have them.  It's all about options and choices for everyone depending on the customer's needs and wants.