Seven Days of Style: Big, comfy cardigans
Yay! It's finally sweater weather! OK, actually, in Los Angeles, it's sweater weather after the sun goes down, but still! I've been waiting for the mercury to drop so that I wouldn't look like a fool wearing this season's big, thick, chunky, funky sweaters. This fall, sweaters, whether they are turtlenecks, V-necks or tunics, are all going big. The weave is big, the shape is voluminous, and the lengths are long. Today, we're going for seven cardigans, which won't mess up your hair when you take them on and off; because really now, I still can't put one on until after6 PM or so.Sunday -- They call it a "Ribbed Long Cardigan," though this cardigan sweater by Free People is not exactly what I would call long, but made with 100% lambs' wool it's definitely cozy, comfy for a lazy Sunday afternoon. The details are where the cardigan shines: big collar, shiny faux tortoise buttons (looks more like Mother-of-Pearl to me, though), and bright lime stitching. The sweater is $98 on the Free People Web site.
Monday -- Victoria's Secret might be known for the sexy lingerie, but it does have apparel, including this mohair sweatercoat with romantic ruching detail for $99. The sweater is shown in pink, but also comes in black (I love pink, but for this particular sweater, I'd go with the black), which would be great to throw over whatever you're wearing to work.
Tuesday -- You can't go through sweater season without a chunky cable-knit sweater, and this oversized cardigan by Adam+Eve is perfect for the big trend. At Shopbop, the cardigan comes in either heather grey or ivory for $495.
Wednesday -- You might not want all that volume around the body, but this oatmeal-colored wool cardigan by Casch Copenhagen will still feel roomy with a large funnelneck. How adorable it would be with a little skirt and tights. The sweater is $198 at Anthropologie.
Thursday -- Perfect for showing off that wide belt you bought, this 40 percent cashmere, 30 percent alpaca, 30 percent wool sweater by Vince wraps around and needs a belt to stay in place. It's hooded, so it's casual (though I can't really see anyone actually pulling the hood up over their heads), but with a dressier belt, it can go from work to dinner. 
Friday -- It's your Friday play-date, and yes, a big roomy cardigan sweater can still be dressed up. I love the draped, yet fine look of this dolman-sleeved cardigan from Laundry by Shelli Segal with a deep V-neckline that elongates the body. The cardigan is made of silk, cotton and cashmere, and comes in light gray and black. At Nordstrom, the sweater is $165.
Saturday -- It's college game day, perfect for preppie rugby-ish stripes, right? Big loud stripes alternating red and white (Ohio State!) are always fun, but if they're a little bit too much, this long cardigan sweater by Lux has subtle, sheer striping. The sweater is $54 at Urban Outfitters. Again, I love the black, but it also comes in eggplant (which looks more like a magenta), and mushroom (a pale brownish pink).
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bonho, 10-05-2006, 10:05AM
...curious how few comments there are on your non-giveaway blogentries...
Are any of these sweaters wool-free? Even cashmere is a metaphorical pea that makes this princess itchyitchy. I'm always on the lookout for fashionable silk/cotton/polarfleece cardigans/tnecks/other sweaters. I don't know what I'd do without ebay and the keyword search for
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