To say that cardigans always look frumpy?

[LemonSherbetFancies]

No matter how you style them?

Oh aye she looks well frumpy 🙄😂

Tbf I’m struggling to find one that doesn’t either look like this or like one my Nanna would wear.

Don't care as long as I'm warm!

And so???

I don't give a shit.

Who cares. I don't style my cardis though, I just wear them to keep warm.

I think you are right and I avoid them for exactly this reason. I find them ageing and unflattering (disclaimer) on me

Tbh, as attractive as that model is, the cardigan still looks like it belongs on a nana.

?? Cardigans don't look frumpy at all
I'm sure you can get frumpy ones, just like you can probably get frumpy anything
But I certainly wouldn't associate frumpy with cardigans!

@ElfridaEtAl

Oh aye she looks well frumpy 🙄😂

Tbf I’m struggling to find one that doesn’t either look like this or like one my Nanna would wear.

She looks frumpier in that than she would in most other tops. I would call that frumpy.

I avoid them as I find them frumpy or boring. I only wear them if I’m freezing (though I’d prefer to use a jumper or jacket) or if I’m on holiday in a hot country visiting somewhere like a church or temple where my arms/shoulders would have to be covered and a jacket would be too warm. Again, I’d prefer to use a pashmina but them can be more awkward.

No, they can look very stylish and bohemian.

@LemonSherbetFancies

No matter how you style them?

What's a good alternative?

I love a cardi and don’t give a fuck if it looks frumpy. I’d rather be warm.

What is wrong with "frumpy " OP?

And what does that even mean?

Is granny chic no longer trendy? I love the way people look dressed like that but I don’t think I can pull it off

I looked for some today, but didn’t buy any for the reason you’ve given. I bought jumpers and will just taken them off when it gets too hot

Literally couldn't care less though

@ElfridaEtAl

Oh aye she looks well frumpy 🙄😂

Tbf I’m struggling to find one that doesn’t either look like this or like one my Nanna would wear.

She does though Of course she's young and gorgeous but the cardigan is frumpy

Don't wear them then. Problem solved.

I think it’s just a jumper with buttons. It doesn’t really register as frumpy or not frumpy with me.

I tend to wear one where I’ve got a top on that I like and don’t want to cover with a jumper, but I’m cold

Sorry that you don't have the figure for them, OP.... find something else to wear that suits you.

I think it depends on the style...I always go for long cardigans like this rather than the type you button up and wear with pearls.

I don’t think chunky “boyfriend” cardigans necessarily look frumpy, as per pic. Or tiny little bolero styles over a strappy dress.

Most other ones, yes.

I think the reason people think of cardigans as frumpy is because, yes, they're typically more likely to be worn by women of middle age and up. And the reason for consigning ones lovely jumpers to a drawer and using a cardi is hot flushes.

No, that's an odd thing to say.

Very often they look quite classic which is certainly not the same as frumpy.

But they can also look sexy, urban, or just nice. It really depends on the cardigan and how you wear it, and what you wear it with.

I love my cardies! So many different styles and I have plenty thin ones for the warmer weather and thick ones for winter.

Long cardies like above are perfect - great with boots - and short sleeved open ones are great for a layer in warm weather