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Lightweight summer cardigan help!

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Gastropod · 26/06/2024 08:08

Dear mumsnet style gurus,

I'm desperately seeking a lightweight, even slightly transparent or open weave, summer cardigan. I have a couple from uniqlo a few years ago that I've worn to death, but cannot find anything similar in the shops now.

Ideally, it should be waist to hip length, not super cropped or super long. Very lightweight. No need for buttons or fastenings, and definitely not lace-up. No ribbing/cable knit or crocheting or knitted lacy designs. Just plain and simple and elegant! Any colour but preferably a neutral or pastel.

Has anybody seen anything like this recently? I've pored through dozens of sites but all the cardigans seem too thick and warm, or else it's all crochet things with fussy laces up the front. Any suggestions welcome!

I'm based in mainland Europe but most UK brands seem to have an online EU presence so I'm happy to buy from a UK retailer.

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dudsville · 26/06/2024 08:30

What about a loose fit linen jacket?

Thisoldheartofmine · 26/06/2024 08:49

Mixed reviews.Think the green shows fabric

Thisoldheartofmine · 26/06/2024 08:59

John Lewis , viscose, shaped, no buttons
https://www.johnlewis.com/kaffe-fenia-astrid-cardigan/chalk/p6221726

scrapsontheside · 26/06/2024 16:16

Frugi Penelope cardigan is very wearable

NotMeNoNo · 26/06/2024 19:15

If you search for "linen cardigan" you will get some lightweight ones. Maybe monsoon?
https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/maggie-v-neck-linen-cardigan-mariner-blue/sty-k0954-blu

Gastropod · 29/06/2024 12:28

dudsville · 26/06/2024 08:30

What about a loose fit linen jacket?

I'm not really an "indoor" jacket person.. I do actually have a lovely light summer blazer that I never wear, probably for this reason... but thanks for the suggestion.

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Gastropod · 29/06/2024 12:29

Thisoldheartofmine · 26/06/2024 08:59

This looks very much like the kind of thing I'm after. And it comes in pink! Thank you.

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Apileofballyhoo · 29/06/2024 12:30

How about a linen shirt left open?

Gastropod · 29/06/2024 12:31

Thank you - lots of options here too. I like the first one in the list, lots of colours too.

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Gastropod · 29/06/2024 12:32

Apileofballyhoo · 29/06/2024 12:30

How about a linen shirt left open?

I have a few, hadn't thought of trying that. Good idea!

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