Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

toenails · 05/01/2025 12:15

Thinking of treating myself . . .

I'm short.

OP posts:
Shrinkingrose · 05/01/2025 12:16

It’s quite dated looking op. I’m sorry.

toenails · 05/01/2025 12:18

No need to apologise, Shrinkingrose, that's exactly the sort of honest opinion I was seeking. Thank you :)

OP posts:
Shrinkingrose · 05/01/2025 12:23

Cardigans are always difficult. As a clothing item they are quite dated, but something like this is way more on trend.

What do you think of this cardigan?
ShadowsOfTheDays · 05/01/2025 12:23

Mmm I don't think many cardigans are very stylish and this one...sort of looks like the ones you used to be able to order from the back pages of the Sunday Mail supplements.

LoafofSellotape · 05/01/2025 12:25

No from me and I love cardis normally.

toenails · 05/01/2025 12:26

Thank you, all - I must have had doubts or I'd have just gone ahead and ordered it. This is really helpful (and has saved me £89.50).

OP posts:
Whatwouldnanado · 05/01/2025 12:27

Agree. Lots of nicer ones in the Uniqlo sale Discount via Topcashback too.

user23124 · 05/01/2025 12:27

there are some lovely Brora ones in the John Lewis sale atm OP

Randomontheinternet25 · 05/01/2025 12:28

They are a bugger to wash! I know someone who imports them they are really warm though

mandarinchocolate · 05/01/2025 12:30

Dull and dated
Sorry OP

LoafofSellotape · 05/01/2025 12:39

Randomontheinternet25 · 05/01/2025 12:28

They are a bugger to wash! I know someone who imports them they are really warm though

Which ones are hard to wash? Brora ones?

toenails · 05/01/2025 12:41

Thank you for the suggestions, everyone. Some really nice things there.

OP posts:
BunnyLake · 05/01/2025 12:44

I’ve got one almost identical but I've had it years.

Shrinkingrose · 05/01/2025 12:45

LoafofSellotape · 05/01/2025 12:39

Which ones are hard to wash? Brora ones?

Can’t be Brora,they are Scottish.

toenails · 05/01/2025 12:46

Shrinkingrose · 05/01/2025 12:45

Can’t be Brora,they are Scottish.

I think Random meant alpaca

OP posts:
Printedword · 05/01/2025 12:47

Doesn't look special enough for that price. Like many tall people, I find button up cardies difficult to wear because I often size up for sleeve length. If you are short then go for a different look or a less long open face cardigan.

madeoftoast · 05/01/2025 12:47

My 86 year old Mum has a few of this style - it's a no from me.

Printedword · 05/01/2025 12:51

Shrinkingrose · 05/01/2025 12:23

Cardigans are always difficult. As a clothing item they are quite dated, but something like this is way more on trend.

Colour is a bit meh on that one but style good

Printedword · 05/01/2025 12:53

madeoftoast · 05/01/2025 12:47

My 86 year old Mum has a few of this style - it's a no from me.

Interestingly, my mum - who passed away in 2022 age 90 - owned a lot of button up cardigans in the style that this thread says is contemporary. I guess some styles are timeless.

amoreoamicizia · 05/01/2025 12:55

It sort of depends on your age, it's the sort of thing I can see a stylish late 70s or 80 plus woman wearing.

madeoftoast · 05/01/2025 13:34

@Printedword

Interestingly, my mum - who passed away in 2022 age 90 - owned a lot of button up cardigans in the style that this thread says is contemporary. I guess some styles are timeless.

I love a buttoned up cardigan and a great fit for most ages too.

BigMingeEnergy · 05/01/2025 13:37

What's so noteworthy about this cardigan to write a thread about it? Am I missing something? It's a very average, grannyish looking cardigan.

itsstillmehere · 05/01/2025 13:42

There's a heck of a load of hideous stuff lurking on that site ! 😬

neonjumper · 05/01/2025 13:48

Glad you didn't order it , it's the most boring cardigan I've ever seen !