Sweater Cardigan as a Dress?

sonya · Oct 12th, 2006, 02:35 PM

Not the same one I'm considering but it's very close.

Do you think this sweater cardigan could be worn as a dress?

If so, how? (No, I refuse to wear leggings....)

Thanks!

Danica · Oct 12th, 2006, 02:49 PM

Without leggings, not without your ass cheecks hangin out I'm afraid. lol

bubbleloba · Oct 12th, 2006, 02:53 PM

It looks a bit too short to be worn as a dress... I guess it really depends on how tall you are.

L_Rod · Oct 12th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danica

Without leggings, not without your ass cheecks hangin out I'm afraid. lol

I agree. If you don't want to wear it with legging how about skinny jeans?

sonya · Oct 13th, 2006, 02:07 AM

It's not the same as the one pictured. It's a little longer. It's actually longer than some of my skirts.

What I really wanted to figure out is if a long sweater cardigan could be worn as a dress.... It's nipped a little at the waist but not that fitted....

Cal · Oct 13th, 2006, 03:20 AM

If it's longer then sure (although won't you be cold?). A wide-ish belt would look great with it. Man, I wish I had the figure to pull off something like that.

BTW - where's that pic from, I love the pants.

chloehandbags · Oct 13th, 2006, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danica

Without leggings, not without your ass cheecks hangin out I'm afraid. lol

ITA!

If it does cover your bottom, maybe with very opaque tights? But, if you're wearing boots, what's the difference between them and leggings?

I saw a pic of Victoria Beckham wearing a very short tunic with over-the-knee socks (and a strip of bare thigh), but I certainly wouldn't, even if I was as thin as her (and I'm no prude!)!

This sort of thing is what leggings are made for, IMO.

ETA: Sorry, I missed your post saying that it's longer.

Well then, IMO, you could easily wear it as a dress (with or without tights).

Nola · Oct 13th, 2006, 03:55 AM

Love the style, especially with tights.

Nymph · Oct 13th, 2006, 04:31 AM

I think it'll work beautifully cinched with a belt.

Sorta like a shirt dress almost.

And as Cal says, I sure wish I had the figure to wear this cardi as a dress!

sonya · Oct 13th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal

If it's longer then sure (although won't you be cold?). A wide-ish belt would look great with it. Man, I wish I had the figure to pull off something like that.

BTW - where's that pic from, I love the pants.

The picture is from Saks, I believe it's Theory.

seahorseinstripes · Oct 13th, 2006, 12:46 PM

i used to wear that with skinny jeans! it'll look great, i also don't like leggings

[vogue] · Oct 13th, 2006, 02:22 PM

Sonya: Hi, you can easily wear this season's sweater dress with skinny black jeans (an alternative of leggings). Another alternative is that you can wear a shirt that has a thick collar with french cuffs and pumps. It's a great autumn wear. Pair them with this season's ankle booties as well...it's more than fabulous!

sonya · Oct 13th, 2006, 02:36 PM

Shirt with thick collar with French cuffs? Any suggestions?

Would it have to be a very long shirt then?

I love this idea! I'm going to wear it with a white dress shirt with a tie that I'm going to tie in a large bow off-kilter ... or maybe a Viktor & Rolf wide collared shirt....

Thanks!

[vogue] · Oct 13th, 2006, 03:33 PM

hey sonya: haha. always bumping into you for every thread. yes, you should wear a long shirt-make sure the sleeves of the SWEATER DRESS "tucks" into the french cuffs. (i'm sure you know what i mean..) you can spice it up by typing SHORT black ribbon into tiny bows instead of using cufflinks. it'll look very chic. and remember to wear it with high pumps or ankle booties i told you about. another alternative of the shirt is that famous YSL ruffled shirt from this season. they've got it in white and brown. erin o'connor wore it recently.

post pics!!!!!!

sonya · Oct 13th, 2006, 03:57 PM

The problem is, it's so hard to find long shirts like that.... Do you know of any brands that sell them? Wouldn't it almost have to be a shirt dress?

What about this Yves Saint Laurent shirt?

Oct 12th, 2006, 02:35 PM	#1
sonya Member	Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? Not the same one I'm considering but it's very close. Do you think this sweater cardigan could be worn as a dress? If so, how? (No, I refuse to wear leggings....) Thanks!

Oct 12th, 2006, 02:49 PM	#2
Danica Mijn boter boontje Location: TN	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? Without leggings, not without your ass cheecks hangin out I'm afraid. lol

Oct 12th, 2006, 02:53 PM	#3
bubbleloba Serial shopaholic Location: San Francisco	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? It looks a bit too short to be worn as a dress... I guess it really depends on how tall you are.

Oct 13th, 2006, 02:07 AM	#5
sonya Member	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? It's not the same as the one pictured. It's a little longer. It's actually longer than some of my skirts. What I really wanted to figure out is if a long sweater cardigan could be worn as a dress.... It's nipped a little at the waist but not that fitted....

Oct 13th, 2006, 03:20 AM	#6
Cal For Avandome Location: Australia!	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? If it's longer then sure (although won't you be cold?). A wide-ish belt would look great with it. Man, I wish I had the figure to pull off something like that. BTW - where's that pic from, I love the pants. __________________

Oct 13th, 2006, 03:55 AM	#8
Nola Waiting for my baby Location: Europe	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? Love the style, especially with tights. __________________

Oct 13th, 2006, 04:31 AM	#9
Nymph Black WE please! Location: Singapore	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? I think it'll work beautifully cinched with a belt. Sorta like a shirt dress almost. And as Cal says, I sure wish I had the figure to wear this cardi as a dress! __________________ "If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning"

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Oct 13th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#12
[vogue] Member	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? Sonya: Hi, you can easily wear this season's sweater dress with skinny black jeans (an alternative of leggings). Another alternative is that you can wear a shirt that has a thick collar with french cuffs and pumps. It's a great autumn wear. Pair them with this season's ankle booties as well...it's more than fabulous!

Oct 13th, 2006, 02:36 PM	#13
sonya Member	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? Shirt with thick collar with French cuffs? Any suggestions? Would it have to be a very long shirt then? I love this idea! I'm going to wear it with a white dress shirt with a tie that I'm going to tie in a large bow off-kilter ... or maybe a Viktor & Rolf wide collared shirt.... Thanks!

Oct 13th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#14
[vogue] Member	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? hey sonya: haha. always bumping into you for every thread. yes, you should wear a long shirt-make sure the sleeves of the SWEATER DRESS "tucks" into the french cuffs. (i'm sure you know what i mean..) you can spice it up by typing SHORT black ribbon into tiny bows instead of using cufflinks. it'll look very chic. and remember to wear it with high pumps or ankle booties i told you about. another alternative of the shirt is that famous YSL ruffled shirt from this season. they've got it in white and brown. erin o'connor wore it recently. post pics!!!!!!

Oct 13th, 2006, 03:57 PM	#15
sonya Member	Re: Sweater Cardigan as a Dress? The problem is, it's so hard to find long shirts like that.... Do you know of any brands that sell them? Wouldn't it almost have to be a shirt dress? What about this Yves Saint Laurent shirt?