Replacing cardigans - with what

[WhoStoleYourHighHorse]

I wear cardigans too often and I want something that will elevate my outfit to something more appropriate for going out/ going to work. Thoughts please and links please, please, please.

I’ve had my eye on the green velvet blazers from house of bruar but after reading about the hamster debacle I need an alternative! Can anyone suggest one?

I also love my cardigans; I have lots of different styles but feel like I need another option too

I knkw what you mean about cardis now looking matronly and dated. Try Boxy Fit or Oversized Shirts instead .
I also have humongous chest and they work surprisingly well. Tu has some like thishttps://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc143222381?clickSR=slp:term:brown%20shirt:16:49:2

Also agree with the single button "blazer" . Like this crepe beige one https://www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/et-vous-stone-crepe-blazer/14713453.html?switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&variation=14713458&creative=646698504710&keyword=&matchtype=&network=g&device=m&gclid=CjwKCAjwjaWoBhAmEiwAXz8DBb1XDjZxIz5lVRCBa9Vh4SxmRd8U2Bh5_U6H_rtnnPbRmnSIKMs0fRoC_p8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

There are some very smart cardigans out right now. I've bought two in marks this month and they are smart enough for work but look great with jeans too

Long-sleeved dresses. I was a 40-something cardigan-ever-single-day wearer for god knows how long, and this year I started into long-sleeved and half-sleeved dresses, and haven't looked back. Winter will probably require the cardis having a resurrection, but so far it's so easy - no need for coordination or whatever, you just sling on a dress and that's it.

Blazer

Jumpers - aka cardigans that are sewn up at the front?

More cardigans, but long with detail?
Wraps or ponchos?
I've just bought these two Cashmere cardigans which I wear unbelted & they look smart. I also have merino/cashmere wraps from Winser/Jigsaw/J Lewis which I bring out every year.

@duckydoo234 have you discovered the joys of jumpsuits?! I have a full length grey cardi I wear with a black jersey jumpsuit 😍

I have a lot of cardigans. I think I have some sensory issues so the softness and suppleness of cardigans works for me. I don't like the stiffness of jackets and I don't like feeling trapped inside a jumper. I also like the double layering effect of a top or dress underneath the cardi.

@ilovesushi I can stand up in a jacket/blazer, but I can't sit in one. Like you say, they are too stiff. I have found a few hoodie/cardi hybrids, like a cardigan but zip up the front and with a hood - they look a bit more modern.

@WhoStoleYourHighHorse but why can't you just keep wearing what you like? I don't understand.

I agree about choosing cardigans that are good quality, also with interesting details like above. I like jackets/blazers too, but sometimes I want an extra layer or something softer and cosier than a blazer.

I agree about looking in Vinted/ebay. I'm currently wearing a Vinted buy, John Rocha cape-style cardigan.

Not sure quilted jackets have been mentioned? These are lovely: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxdbXOcoYnH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Oh I can and I will. Just looking to have an alternative for when I want to feel more "pulled together."