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To say that cardigans always look frumpy?

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LemonSherbetFancies · 18/04/2021 17:31

No matter how you style them?

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NoBetterthanSheShouldBe · 18/04/2021 19:37

They had a moment in the 70s too, I remember me and BF wearing them. Current DP appears to judge what I wear on ease of access, so we’re both happy.

Seriously though I need to keep warm and adjust my layers easily ... would you have me wear a fleece? I’m in hiking gear most days as it is with all this ‘going for a walk’.

woodhill · 18/04/2021 19:37

Love cardis, easy to slip on or off at work - love them

woodhill · 18/04/2021 19:39

Wore them in my 20s anyway

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 18/04/2021 19:40

I don’t think this does either. Maybe ironic?

To say that cardigans always look frumpy?
PattyPan · 18/04/2021 19:43

I’m 26 and I’ve been wearing cardis since I was a teenager. My favourite one has a bee print all over it, I don’t think it’s frumpy.

Caspianberg · 18/04/2021 19:48

Oh I love a cardigan.

Ds wears a cardigan everyday, doesn’t own a jumper yet. He’s only 1 though.

evilharpy · 18/04/2021 19:54

I never thought cardigans could be so controversial!

All cardigans are not created equal. I have a few that I like. A couple of long, quite fine knit ones with pockets. A long oatmeal chunky cable one and a shorter but even chunkier oatmeal cable one. And a very fine knit silk one from Jigsaw. I don't think any of them are frumpy.

I'd really struggle to wear this one and not look frumpy. But I love this one and would definitely wear it.

Oh and I have one very similar to this except mine is from Tesco which I absolutely love. I tend to wear it with something like a deep V t shirt, rolled mum jeans and biker boots and I really don't think I look frumpy although now I'm starting to wonder Grin

fishonabicycle · 18/04/2021 19:56

Some cardigans are frumpy, some aren't, like some dresses, some trousers and some blouses.

VegCheeseandCrackers · 18/04/2021 19:57

They do on me so I feel you OP. I don't look like the lovely models you see on New Looks website lol I'm a 36E so just can't pull of the look at all 😂

KizzyWayfarer · 18/04/2021 19:57

Saying ‘cardigans are frumpy’ is like dismissing all jumpers, or shorts, or sandals... For you cardigan-haters, would you dismiss all of these?

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To say that cardigans always look frumpy?
To say that cardigans always look frumpy?
KizzyWayfarer · 18/04/2021 19:59

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potter5 · 18/04/2021 20:01

Cashmere cardigans are beautiful. I have 2 and don't feel frumpy.😀

NameChangedForThisFeb21 · 18/04/2021 20:03

@KizzyWayfarer

Saying ‘cardigans are frumpy’ is like dismissing all jumpers, or shorts, or sandals... For you cardigan-haters, would you dismiss all of these?
Yep. Hate all of them. And all the ones already posted on here. That’s why I won’t wear them. Fair enough people can disagree and wear them and enjoy them - such is life. But I personally see all of those cardigans as frumpy, yes and I would never wear them. To me, the middle one is pretty much the definition of frumpy.
Mycatisthebest · 18/04/2021 20:07

@TheThingsWeAdmitOnMN

Style? I don't style mine, I wear it. Maybe that's where you're going wrong. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Every time I wear this I just feel SO frumpy

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scotsllb · 18/04/2021 20:09

The last 3 cardigan outfits posted are 100% frumpy

Chloemol · 18/04/2021 20:11

Nope I love my cardigans how else can I keep warm

Ingvermama · 18/04/2021 20:11

No, not frumpy on me. I look like a hippy yes, but not frumpy 😂

Sandgrown1970 · 18/04/2021 20:11

Yes they are all frumpy. That olive green one is minging. Wouldn’t wear any of those.

GreyhoundG1rl · 18/04/2021 20:12

Some of them are poor examples, certainly.

wheresmymojo · 18/04/2021 20:14

I don't think these look frumpy.

Equally I don't care though...I just want to be warm.

To say that cardigans always look frumpy?
To say that cardigans always look frumpy?
Delatron · 18/04/2021 20:16

I don’t care what other people wear or if they love them. Every time I wear one I feel frumpy. I think it’s a personal thing. I kept buying them but have given up now.

helenoftroystonvasey · 18/04/2021 20:16

Depends how you style them. Some
People always look frumpy no matter what. Some people always look stylish

vannyy · 18/04/2021 20:16

I'm not a huge fan & some of these examples are frumpsville particularly the first option but I don't think they are all frumpy. Boobs don't help.

SheeshazAZ09 · 18/04/2021 20:17

Yep agree they are frumpy, at least on me. I prefer jumpers.

DingDongThongs · 18/04/2021 20:18

They are warm. Comfort over fashion...