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Looking for nice cardi.

17 replies

chickling · 06/02/2012 11:11

Why is it so hard to find a nice, long sleeved, not too chunky jumper or cardi? The kind of thing to wear with skinny jeans and boots. Ideally it would be long enough to cover the bum. If I could find such a thing I would happily pay a bit more as I know I'd wear it to death. If I can't find one, I might have to take up knitting!! Anyone know where I can get one? Google shopping no help.

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iseenodust · 06/02/2012 11:13

Try Lakeland for one not all manmade fibres.

FritziGreenEyes · 06/02/2012 11:32

Boden?

Bargainous cashmere cardis at Uniqlo

Any particular colour you are looking for?

faustina · 06/02/2012 12:41

brora longline cardigan. just bought one and it's def. bum covering. in the sale too!

www.brora.co.uk

QueenCadbury · 06/02/2012 15:16

Not sure what Gap have in at the moment as I'm trying to avoid them as always find something to buy! I love their knitwear as it washes well and lasts. Otherwise I like oasis cardigans but am avoiding them for the same reason!

dreamingofsun · 06/02/2012 15:19

woolovers - sorry can't do links

seeker · 06/02/2012 15:22

In the sale at Zara. Dd has bought a chocolate brown one and a teal- 9.99. I'll see if I can find a link.

Auntiestablishment · 06/02/2012 15:23

I got a lovely one from Fat Face last week. Maybe a bit chunky but long and lined and cosy. Was £68 though. If it hadn't been so nice (and so cold outside at the time) I would have baulked. Just need to get my money's worth now!

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chickling · 06/02/2012 17:35

I ordered a long chunky-looking one from the Brora site. It was in the sale. Not cream or brown (typical) but looks lovely and cosy. I hope it turns out ok coz I hate the hassle of returns. At least they know that NI is in the UK. I refuse to use sites that charge extra for delivery here. Fingers crossed. Thanks everyone!

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faustina · 07/02/2012 16:07

I hope you like it chickling - I love mine - am wearing it right now! Which colour did you get?

ChiefPotterer · 07/02/2012 16:13

M&S has loads-i got a navy one with a bit of cashmere mines v long on me nearly at knees but im only 5ft!. Lovely material though and row of buttons up sleeve I love mine and a good price.

imoanruby · 07/02/2012 16:15

have you tried Boden - their knitwear is fab.

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chickling · 07/02/2012 20:32

@faustina I ordered a thing calked a Shetland jacket. It's sort of Apline-patterned and chunky. I'll see what it's like when it gets here. I checked that you can return sale items. They definitely had a good selection. If it works out, I'll use them again. Thanks.

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Maraki · 07/02/2012 22:23

Wallis £20 in the sale at the moment. I live in mine, great length and it is nipped in the waist

ChocolateWindmill · 07/02/2012 22:55

I'll second Zara - just bought a cardi in the sale for £8 just covers my bum and not too thick or thin. In fact, might go back tomorrow and get it in a couple more colours...

seeker · 07/02/2012 23:02

Does it hqve elbow patches?

faustina · 08/02/2012 07:08

chickling - that's really pretty! and Brora customer services are v good (I don't work for them Smile )

ChocolateWindmill · 08/02/2012 13:27

seeker - Zara has got cardis with elbow patches but they aren't on sale iirc.

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