Yellow Cardigan
Spring is almost here and what better thing to have than a yellow cardigan in your wardrobe? Somehow, the yellow cardigan brightens up a look. If you tend to wear a lot of neutral colors, a yellow cardigan sweater works well over tan and white clothes. If you just love colors like me, then the yellow cardigan just adds to the bright colors you probably already have. Below are some fantastic yellow cardigans that I found.
Calvin Klein Pinched V-Neck Cardigan
The first one that I saw was this Calvin Klein cardigan. The thing I love is the neckline. It is scrunched up along the edges making the sweater look really feminine. This long cardigan is a blend of cotton, wool and cashmere so it will keep you warm, but also take you into the Spring when it starts to warm up. You can find it at Nordstrom’s for $79.
Calvin Klein V-neck Yellow Cardigan
J. Crew Long Cardigan
Long cardigans are still in and they are here to stay. If you’re looking for a long cardigan for Spring that isn’t as warm, check out the J. Crew long cardigans. This one in yellow is so pretty. When you put these on, they feel so light and soft. It’s a great cardigan to wear around on the weekends when you just want to throw something on. Buy this for $69.50.
J. Crew Long Cardigan
Neiman Marcus Milly Cardigan
This next sweater is a designer cardigan from Neiman Marcus. It’s yellow with a navy trim. Down the middle are these beautiful diamond shapes that decorate the front. It makes this cardigan look so chic for work. If you want something different from a solid color, try this one. You can wear this in place of a blazer or any other work jacket since it looks very sophisticated. The only downside is the price. It’s a bit more expensive at $265 but well worth the investment for someone looking for a special piece to add to their wardrobe.
Neiman Marcus Milly Cardigan
Anthropologie Cable Cardigan
This final one is so cute. It’s more of a mustard cardigan. It’s cable knit, open in front with no buttons. It looks great over any dress or just a white shirt with jeans. You instantly look more dressed up because of the great drape in the front. I would pair it with a chunky necklace to balance out the thickness of the cardigan. You can get it for only $88, what a deal!
Anthropologie Cardigan
There are so many great styles of cardigans to choose from. A yellow cardigan is so fun and different so consider one when you are shopping. Happy shopping!
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Loro Piana Cashmere Cardigans
Have you ever tried on a Loro Piana cashmere cardigan? I had never had until the other day. The problem was, these cardigans are more than 10 times more expensive than anything I’ve ever seen. They are priced from $500 and up. Most items I see, even in the more higher end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s sell the cardigans for $200 and up. This boutique store sells its items for much more than that. Therefore, I never dared to go into the store since I didn’t want to fall in love with the items and end up purchasing them. I also never thought I could afford it.
Finally, the other day, my friend talked me into going into the Loro Piana store. Her reasoning was that if we bought one item from that store and it lasted for more than 5 seasons, then it would be worth it. Normally, the items we were buying only lasted for 1 or 2 seasons. So, we were spending $200 on a cashmere cardigan that lasted 1 or even 2 seasons. If we spent $500 for an item that we could wear for even 3 or more seasons, then we would have gotten our money’s worth.
Luckily we walked in and tried on their cardigans. The cashmere was the most wonderful cashmere I had ever felt. The styles are classic which means you can wear them all the time. Although the prices were much higher than we were used to, they seemed worth it since we knew we could wear them for a long time.
Below are a few examples of Loro Piana cashmere cardigans that I found in the store that I liked.
This first one is a Loro Piana Knit Bomber. Very classic, very sleek, it looks great on most women. It comes in a beautiful off white color that works great with most outfits. You can actually buy this at Bergdorf Goodman.
Loro Piana Knit Bomber
This next one is a gorgeous orange and white striped cashmere cardigan set. The sweater underneath is a cute v-neck, while the cardigan fits snugly on top.
Loro Piana cashmere cardigan set
Both of these looks are a bit more conservative, but they are great for the office.
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Cashmere Cardigans from Overstock
I recently purchased a cashmere cardigan from Overstock. I’m always wary about purchasing an item online since I cannot touch or feel it. Cashmere is the type of material that you want to feel with your hands before purchasing. This is because there is cheaper cashmere and much better cashmere. Without feeling it, you won’t be able to tell if it is very good. Therefore, I took a risk from ordering at Overstock, but I knew that I could return it pretty easily so I thought I should go ahead and do it. Normally I hate returning, but in this case, I figured I should make an exception.
When the cashmere cardigan came, I was pleasantly surprised. The thing is, I chose one that was more than 40% off the original price. This is the main reason why I ordered online. It was so much cheaper than what I had found in the stores, even when I found cardigans on sale. Therefore, I decided to save money and order the clothes online. I had chosen a bright orange color because I wanted to brighten up my winter clothes. The color was true to what I saw on the internet and the cashmere was great quality. It felt really good and it fit well on me. The only thing I regretted was not ordering another one. There were many different colors to choose from and I had only chosen one color. When I went back online to try and order another one, everything was sold out. Therefore, I would recommend ordering a cashmere cardigan online and taking that chance, but next time, I would say order 2. You can always return it and if you like it, you would have found a great deal.
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Long Cardigan
A long cardigan is something that is great for many women. It has recently become much more trendy to wear around. This probably stems from the fact that women like to wear leggings and skinny jeans and the long cardigan pairs well with both. Also, the long cardigan helps women hide parts of their figure, something they can’t do when they wear a short or cropped cardigan. Here is some advice for those women looking for a long cardigan.
Length: First, think about the length. A ladies long cardigan can fall anywhere from your hips to the top of your knees. If you are a tall woman, you can get away with something that is a lot longer. If you are a smaller or petite woman, I wouldn’t go too long unless you are really skinny. The length may look overwhelming. If you’ve seen Mary-Kate or Ashley Olson, you’ve seen how the long cardigan can completely cover a person where only the face is peeking out and you can’t see their bodies. Ladies – this look doesn’t flatter anyone. Make sure that the long cardigan falls at a good place, otherwise it will look obvious that you are trying to cover up those hips or thighs.
Material: This is important because the long cardigan sweater has to drape over your body. Again, if you are pretty skinny, you can go ahead and buy a thinner material. Thin cashmere, light wool, or just cotton will work in this case. However, if you are a bit larger, then you should look for a materials that is firmer and falls better over the body. Something flimsy will drape all over your body and reveal everything. Something more solid will allow you to look fashionable and cover up a few of those flaws you are trying to hide.
Banana Republic Long Cardigan
Fit: This is an important point. Make sure the cardigan falls, but does not hug your body. Unless you are a stick, hugging your body will reveal everything. Buying something too big will make you look larger than you really are. So, the key is to buy something that will button up easily, but still be a little bit fitted around your thighs and butt. By doing that, you will find the most flattering cut.
Style: There are many stylish cardigans these days. However, for the long one, you want to go with something more conservative. That’s because you will usually pair it with something flashier underneath. Going for something with too many ruffles, what I call “bells and whistles” is probably a mistake. Since the cashmere cardigan already covers up half of your body, you don’t want to add something extra to make it look like your entire body is covered with ruffles or sequins or whatever else. Choose a solid neutral color and buy a long cardigan in that color.
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Trendy Cashmere Cardigans
Winter is here and I can already feel the cold, but I am excited to about the latest trendy cashmere cardigans out on the market. This year, there are so many different ones to choose from and so many different styles. Before choosing, think through the following:
1. Style – What style cardigan are you looking for? Do you want a long cardigan or a short cardigan? If you want a trendy one, how trendy do you want to go? Remember that if the item is too trendy, then you won’t be able to wear it next year and you may not want to spend too much money on it. However, if the item is not that trendy and you are looking for something stylish, then you may not wear it and all of that money you spent on the cardigan will go to waste.
2. Money – How much are you willing to spend? There are countless choices and the prices range from $50 to more than $1000. Cashmere is more expensive and a good cashmere cardigan will last you a while so consider your budget. Normally, for around $200, you will find a great stylish cardigan that you can wear this year and into next year.
3. Closet – Look through your closet and see what clothes you will match the cardigan with. This will help you determine if you want one that is colorful or if you just want to buy a black cashmere cardigan that can go with everything. Also, depending on your style, you will want to buy a cardigan that matches that style. Don’t buy a short one if everything in your closet is longer and you don’t have many skirts or dresses. Buy a long cardigan if you’ve got plenty of t-shirts, skinny jeans, and boots to match.
4. Figure – Look at your figure and make sure you know what type of cardigan will look best on you. For some people, the long cardigan looks great since it allows them to hide their larger thighs and waist. For others, a short cardigan may look better since there are a lot of boxier short cardigans that allow them to balance out the skinny jeans and leggings they like to wear underneath. Whatever your body type, make sure you understand what will look best on you.
After thinking through these things, check out some of the great new cardigans that I’ve found below.
Martin & Osa Long & Lean Cardigan
This is a great cardigan for those looking for something to wear every day. It matches many items and is really flattering.
Martin + Osa Cardigan
Marc Jacobs Mildred Cashmere Cardigan
This beautiful white cardigan has fine details that make it stand out. Plus, Marc Jacobs clothes always fall and flatter the body.
Marc Jacobs Cashmere Cardigan
Victoria Secret Silk & Cashmere Chiffon-Trim Long Cardigan
I love this cardigan! It’s not pure cashmere, but it is so cute and looks great over jeans or any pants.
Victoria Secret Cardigan
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