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#1 2007-09-11 11:19:00
- Cheeky Monkey
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Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Although the weather today in England has been warm and sunny-balmy and bright ( couldn`t decide on which adjective to use)
Autumn with its golden, orange, russets and browns-approaches.
Now is a time where a man`s thoughts turn to roaring log fires- pulling out the 12 year old malt- and hibernating for the winter.
do you see a nice 3ply buttoned cardigan layered with a button down collared shirt and say a g9.
or a 70`s chunky knit cardie- ala val Doonican (Bob Newheart for you Brooks Brothers wearing Yanks)
how do you see the Humble cardigan?
tomorrow we shall move on to the balaclava.
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#3 2007-09-11 12:12:29
- Admiral Cod
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
The cardigan is a classic. Very underrated, with an unfortunate old man image.
I have a fawn cardigan from Brooks Brothers that I wear on winter evenings, with an OCBD and cords.
Years ago I wore a thick, chunky cardigan with a shawl collar in lieu of a jacket. The cardigan was from Orvis.
BB feature a Fair Isle cardigan in the autumn 07 catalog, and J Crew sells a nice heather-coloured cardigan.
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#4 2007-09-11 12:14:47
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Nice look Mr.Smart
It`s one I wear fairly frequently in the darker months, personally I think it`s one of the easiest casual layered looks to pull off.
I like the look of a crisp white button down, with a navy cardigan and a navy g9, throw on some levi 505`s and a pair of brown suede slip ons- and you`re ready to go.
what do you wear on the bottom half?
whats youre favourite colour combination up top.
I have a pink (quite a deep pink but a good way from cerise) cashmere cardigan that I have been toying with pairing the white shirt with.
What do you think?
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#5 2007-09-11 12:30:29
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
I have my grand dads cardigan which is a dull gold wool with gold/brown suede on either side on front. what's really cool are the abalone shell buttons (how do you spell that?). I usually wear it with a white dress shirt and jeans, though I think I'm going to switch to khakis.
You love him? He is hephaistion.
#6 2007-09-11 12:54:12
- Moose Maclennan
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Mine's grey, with brown leather buttons. Like me, sagging a little with age. A good alternative to a sports jacket for many occasions.
Didn't Jack Sparrow post a link recently to some cracking looking cardies recently?
#8 2007-09-11 13:39:04
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#9 2007-09-11 13:42:40
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Nipply?
I like "The Rob Petrie": white OCBD, narrow knit tie with clip, trim trousers, penny loafers.
#10 2007-09-11 13:52:27
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
here's the link I meant:
http://www.woolovers.com/Style.aspx?STYLEID=36&CATEGORYID=1&SUBCATEGORYID=1&FABRICTYPEID=&SEARCH=&USERID=
Great prices too. I like the sleeveless cardie on that site too.
#11 2007-09-11 13:54:47
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
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#12 2007-09-11 13:56:27
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#13 2007-09-11 14:22:18
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#14 2007-09-11 15:26:51
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#15 2007-09-11 15:50:32
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Are cardigans more of an American male thing? (Just wondering). No-one except me wears them in Oz.
#16 2007-09-11 15:51:01
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Do you button the bottom button on your cardigan? I don't.
Even though I think cardigans have, what Coolie accurately called an 'old man/Mr. Rogers' image, I think wearing one today is a bit of a retro, Young Fogey-ish statement.
I'd really like a cardigan in a Fair Isle pattern, such as the one offered by BB. I like Fair Isle; it seems very Young Fogey.
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#18 2007-09-11 16:19:14
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#19 2007-09-11 20:21:42
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
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#20 2007-09-11 22:43:35
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Beautiful. That's what I'm talking about.
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#21 2007-09-12 00:15:49
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
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#22 2007-09-12 00:56:53
- The_Shooman
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
Sweet.
#23 2007-09-12 00:59:32
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Re: Where do you see Cardigans in the scheme of things?
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#24 2007-09-12 01:38:03
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