Has anyone seen a cardi like this one for about half the price?

[Pinkarsedfly]

I’ve found my perfect cardi, but it’s way more than I want to spend.

dream cardi

Any of you fashion mavens seen a cheaper version?

TIA

Cheap, but worth a punt and free returns

uk.americanvintage-store.com/en/gilet-femme-manina-mani234e19--1

American Vintage always have bargains in their outlet stores and online. Stock changes really quickly as well so worth double checking.

I love this one! Might not be the correct colour though...

I now NEED the navy Celtic cardi. Has anyone seen any cheaper ( but just as nice) versions?

@Pinkarsedfly

Next do cheaper cardigans than that one.

Bananas, There is this and it's on sale. I've been looking for ages and nothings quite right. I think it's the appearance of the wool that's hard to match

www.google.com/search?q=navy+cable+wool+cardigan+hollister+&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjPwd652NTkAhVDeRoKHag_DdUQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=navy+cable+wool+cardigan+hollister+&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-img.3...1429.3429..3705...0.0..0.118.935.9j2......0....1.........33i10.TQjVWnfPPyI&ei=dyh_XY-qF8Pyaaj_tKgN&bih=512&biw=360&client=ms-android-motorola&prmd=simvn#imgrc=U85D8mFXCOJ4iM

www.amazon.co.uk/Womens-Everyday-Sleeve-Grandad-Cardigan/dp/B07CNW6LH1?psc=1&th=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21#immersive-view_1568614947405

Chrest- thanks for the links, I agree with you about the quality of the wool.

I've seen this one from Part 2. It looks quite similar. It's priced in Euros so might be a bit less in a UK store. www.parttwo.com/en-eu/tobacco-brown-knitted-cardigan-30304435-33163

Honestly, if you love it and will wear it every autumn/winter, then buy it (assuming you have the money - if you don't, by all means find a good dupe!).

A lot of people will spend the cost of the original item trying to find that perfect dupe, so I always think it's worth buying the original if you love it.

Can you knit OP? It is quite a simple pattern

www.cottontailcrafts.co.uk/all-patterns/knitting-patterns-erika-knight-hampstead-heath-wild-wool-aran-cardigan.html

I’ve just started knitting! I think it might be a bit beyond me though!

Thanks all for the great ideas. I’ll wait until payday and see what this month’s outgoings are before I decide...

I bet there's someone who can knit it? If you're on Facebook ask on local page perhaps?

I saw one similar in Mataram this morning.

www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2736002_c653/longline-boyfriend-cardigan-rust-bloomsbury

I’d suggest looking for Toast cardigans on eBay as it’s likely there will have been similar styles in the past. If I miss out on a specific item from brands like Reiss, Toast, Whistles, Jaeger, et al, I always search on eBay to see if I can pick up something similar at a bargain price.

Next - lofty cardigan any good?

I bought the blue Celtic boyfriend cable cardi. It arrived today and is just what I wanted.

I got an amazing cardigan from ebay, blue and chunky and think its Billabong, original price was far too much for me. I love it but have never worn it as it's far too big and I cant get away with it - I'm 5ft so it drowns me. I'm gutted plus, it didnt sell on ebay either so am stuck with it. I get it out now and then and wrap it round and admire it.