What do you think of this cardigan for a winter wedding?

[LaundryFairy]

I'm not a fashion - savvy person at all, and I don't do dresses or skirts. I have a winter wedding towards the end of 2025 (I'm already worried about what to wear), and I came across this from Sahara:

Long Cardigan from Sahara

I really like the model's whole ensemble and would feel comfortable in it. But do you think that the cardigan, with its large boucle material, would look too casual? I really want to be comfortable and warm!

(edited for spelling!)

@LaundryFairy

Are you looking for a warm jacket/coat which you can wear over trousers, OP?

It sounds as though that's more your direction than a skirt/dress.

@LaundryFairy the singular unsuitability of that cardigan for a formal, celebratory event is really not a matter of fashion. I can’t imagine a time, in British history at least, when citizens were encouraged to seek out their very drabbest clothing to attend a wedding.

There’s very little on the Sahara site that wouldn’t raise a polite eyebrow at a traditional, formal wedding. This might be okay at a relaxed do worn with very well cut tailoring in light colours:

Sahara embroidered jacket

Or there’s a pleated dress and jacket. And a striped ensemble that some people could look very stylish in. But really you may want to look elsewhere.

I would weat some smart tailored trousers and a fine knit jumper, something with a bit of pizazz to it like one of these-

https://www.karenmillen.com/cashmere-blend-drama-sleeve-slash-neck-knit-top/BKK10855.html?color=111

https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/knitwear/sweaters/product.merino-tie-neck-jumper-grey.1205104002.html

https://www.hollandcooper.com/products/bethany-knit-black?variant=43972169892036&currency=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA2cu9BhBhEiwAft6IxENskN2eOtFhICUs8xDP6uYbumrUFTX5DEqIawoqNy3sNm52BX4vVxoC4rgQAvD_BwE

And definitely invest in a thermal for underneath.

Unless the wedding is taking place outdoors you won't have a coat on for much of it.

That's nice, @TimingOff. I especially like the orange/red one, it does have a 'special occasion' feel to it.

Alternatively, @LaundryFairy, would something like this be comfy enough? (It's in the sale, £75)
https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/dramatically-different-coat-wj683

I recently bought this. Even though it's black it could work if other things had some colour. Plus it's on sale:

Adini BEKA COAT - Adini from Sariska UK

I’d respectfully disagree, @upsofloating …

Ah,ok 😀

Do you mean that you don't like it at all,or just not for a wedding? Asking for a friend . . .

Wolf & Badger has this amazing full-skirted cardigan at £156,
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/asymmetric-long-belted-cardigan-in-petrol/

this emerald silk velvet coat-dress at £225, probably not as warm but very beautiful,
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/suki-green-velvet-coat-dress/

and some rather impressive embroidered silk velvet ones, also £225.
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/fuchsia-coat-dress/

I read "long cardigan", I was about to faint but I must say, it works wonder on the model, the style is perfect, but probs not suitable for a wedding.

I would go for a long but structured kimono. Not something flowy. More of a sturdy cotton fabric.

I like it, and think it’s fine.

Thank you, @ likerocksfalling. I haven't worn it yet but it looked ok in the shop.

I don't think any of these are remotely suitable for a wedding, especially the first two outfits. And all black? I don't think so.

Something like this shirt dress that you could wear open over wide-leg trousers?
https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.embroidered-wool-shirt-dress-black.1214120001.html?utm_campaign=cos_gb__conversion___transaction_google_shopping_noclicks___precis&gclid=CjwKCAiA2cu9BhBhEiwAft6IxE06iDdrWChABJIOwZyKeyowAUO_nGj46VMjCzKJG5-tY8Bb9-xMuRoC3vwQAvD_BwE

@LaundryFairy go & look on the website below. They do fancy cardigans, skirts & dresses. Perfect for a winter wedding.

Hope this is of help to you.

Shout if you need any more help.

www.self-portrait.com/collections/knitwear

Maybe a long line cardigan but in a silk type material? Agree the wool cardigan is too casual.

Let’s just say I hope you only paid the sale price. But my opinion is irrelevant if you like it.

No one's opinion is irrelevant. But yes, I did only pay the sale price.

A velvet version?

www.aspiga.com/products/velvet-opera-coat-fur-black

nrbyclothing.com/products/odette-velvet-opera-coat-carbon

£195 for a 50% acrylic cardigan?

I would get something in a better fabric.

Plus the colour is not right for a wedding IMO.

I think it’s really ugly. 🤫

This is what I was going to suggest (not the 1st one) - a velvet coat or coat/dress. I'd love an excuse to buy one of these:
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/category/women/clothing/jackets-coats/?material=Velvet

I think the cardigan is terrible, sorry. I also really dislike that Joe Brown’s coat.

Would something like a White Stuff velvet coat work (never seen one in real life so can’t vouch for them at all) maybe with wide legged silky black trousers and nice shoes?