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I have 15 cardigans. How many do you have?

117 replies

mrsmaidamess · 29/03/2009 17:07

I have alphabetised my wardrobe, and they are all hanging there nicely.

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janeite · 29/03/2009 18:33

Oh dear - tries to picture them without going upstairs.

Grey - one big fluffy / one ribbed / one boyfriend length/ one v fitted with applique detailing / one with ribbon fastening

Black - one boyfriend / two waist length v fitted ones / one v long ribbed one / two with short sleeves / one with a weird dog thing on the back that dd1 is currently hoarding / one sparkly beribboned one

Purple - one three quarter sleeved

Pink - one angel sleeved fuchsia

Blue - one peacock blue waist length

Green - one wrap one

I like cardigans!

NorkyButNice · 29/03/2009 20:23

Dear god, I must have at least 30. Range of sizes, colours and materials... A good cull is required sometime soon!

Drusilla · 29/03/2009 20:28

I have 12, which is more than I thought. I need more though, I love cardis. They are great

Nontoxic · 29/03/2009 20:31

I'm alarmed to realise I only have five.
I love cardis, but have obviously slipped in replacing them lately.
A vest with cardi on top and jeans was practically my uniform until I put on two stone and pretty much stopped buying clothes - didn't want a wardrobe full of 'big girl clothes.'
I have one that's shrunk but can't part with it - it's a five year old Paisley one from Boden's sale that I've seen Phoebe wearing in Friends.

mrsmaidamess · 29/03/2009 20:32

I was only joshing when I said I had alphabetised them. But wouldn't that be fun?!

I have however grouped together shirts (3)
Jersey tops (8) and cardi's. And we all know the score on that one.

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Hulababy · 29/03/2009 20:32

Just 3. I need more but struggle to find ones I like.

janeite · 29/03/2009 20:35

I need some new ones that aren't black or grey but, even with people being very helpful on a thread on here, I still haven't found any that I like.

RidiculousCrush · 29/03/2009 20:35

6

BonsoirAnna · 29/03/2009 20:35

1 navy blue
1 slate grey
1 yellow

Think that's it.

mrsmaidamess · 29/03/2009 20:36

janeite Id forgotton about your lifelong cardi hunt.

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BonsoirAnna · 29/03/2009 20:37

Oh I remembered another one - a gold sparkly one. But it goes with an evening dress as part of an outfit.

mrsmaidamess · 29/03/2009 20:37

I've got 15 if you want to borrow one

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EachPeachPearMum · 29/03/2009 20:45

What is a 'boyfriend length' cardi please? (another cardigans fan here... the band and the garment )
I have.... 12 or 14 I think- can't check... ds in bed.

mrsmaidamess · 29/03/2009 20:45

Is it a sloppy joe type? Bum covering?

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southeastastra · 29/03/2009 20:50

i've counted mine i have over 20 i do love a cardi

janeite · 29/03/2009 20:51

Boyfriend cardigans = grandad cardigans.

southeastastra · 29/03/2009 20:53

boyfriend cardis are just longer cut cardis. i think on the waist or higher are more flattering unless you're a lard arse.

hidetheribbons · 29/03/2009 20:53

I have:
3 blue (1 plain, 1 lace edged, 1 chunky
2 red (1 silky, 1 chunky zipped)
2 orange (1 beaded, 1 puff sleeves)
2 black
1 brown paisley with fur collar
1 turquoise
1 pale turquoise
1 beige with feather pattern
1 white beaded
1 silver sparkly
1 lilac with diamante buttons
That makes ...16 That doesn't include jumpers or hoodies ... I like cardigans! And I do actually wear them all.

janeite · 29/03/2009 20:55

Unfortunately most cardigans around now are either boyfriend or cropped. Cropped look hideous on me. I like the little 1950s style cardigans but am really struggling to find any.

HecatesTwopenceworth · 29/03/2009 20:56
  1. both long and black. one loose knit with a hood and I use it as a coat.
pavlovthepregnantcat · 29/03/2009 21:00

2, both black. both for work. really not into cardigans.

pavlovthepregnantcat · 29/03/2009 21:03

oh no i lied. 3. one white wool/cashmere cropped/bolero cardigan, with vague silver sparkle thread jut enough to catch the light. gorgeous, wore over evening dress when I got married. worn once since.

southeastastra · 29/03/2009 21:04

janeite i got a really nice fitted long short sleeved jumper from peacocks. dead cheap but it looks fab

SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 29/03/2009 21:06

I have none. I steal DH's jumpers when it is really cold.

GreenPeas · 29/03/2009 21:15

I have lots - probably because they're a failsafe purchase when I'm feeling a bit baffled by what's in the shops... my current favourite is a boyfriend-style cream one from French Connection.

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