Confessions of a Cardigan Addict

Last January I wrote a post for a blog called Together in 10 which was the premiere fashion blog for the mommy crowd. It was such a fun post with the best comments. Sadly, the Together in 10 site died a very unhappy death and so did my post. I’ve been looking for it everywhere on the web, where old posts go to pasture. I have had no luck at all. I did find part of it, this weekend and decided to recreate the post. So here goes…

Hello, my name is Stacey and I am cardigan addict. I suppose I didn’t mean to buy 7 of them. Ok, it is more like 10. But clearly, I did because they are hanging in my closet. Last week I posted my What I Wore Wednesday Post and shared this image:

Then I saw this comment from one of my readers:

My style = your style. Only without all the cardigans. Well, I do wear a few of them. Just not as often as you! – Liza Lee Grace

And then I was all like:

I just realized I have a cardi on in every photo! How funny, but true! – me, the cardigan addict

Suddenly, my eyes were opened. I have a cardigan problem. I wear them nearly every day. I wear them with scarves, over tanks, with t-shirts, to church, and to the grocery story. I have even been known to sleep in them (Just ask my husband).

So what is a girl like me with a cardigan addiction to do? She runs straight to Pinterest to see if there are other easy to wear options for a girl like her. She needs help and she is not afraid to ask.

Here are a few things I or you, if you have a cardigan problem, could wear instead:

1. A cropped denim jacket.

2. A boyfriend blazer.

3. Denim shirt

4. Pull over sweater (so not a cardigan)

Can you tell I mean business? I mean, come on, I’ve gone all Pinterst on my problem. By the way, you can follow my efforts to break the cycle here.

Surely this is two steps in the right direction. I have admitted my problem (Twice now). And, I’ve started looking for ways not to wear a cardigan. I’m trying friends, this is all I can do, right?

I think I can do better. Unless of course, Loft calls and asks me to originate my own Stacey Cardi Collection. Which would be AWESOME. And, so not the point.

Can you help a girl out? Do you have a favorite alternative to the cardigan? I’d love to hear from you on the subject. Unless of course you need to confess, too.

Cause ,I’m here for you girl. No matter what.

xo,

Stacey

11 Comments

Alyssa on June 15, 2013 at 9:04 am

I love cardigans but in the heat of the summer you can’t exactly wear them so I guess it will be fall before I bring out the cardigans again.

Teri Lynne Underwood on June 15, 2013 at 9:08 am

No help from me … but I’ll post a picture of my own summer cardi collection if it will make you feel better. {SUMMER cardi collection … pretty sure that qualifies me as a lifetime member of Cardigan Addicts Anonymous.}

stacey on June 15, 2013 at 9:25 am

What? Seasonal Cardi-collections? Oh, we are truly sisters. I’m sure of it now.

Aprille on June 15, 2013 at 10:22 am

I don’t wear a lot of cardigans so I’m no help. I just wear casual solid tee-shirts. BORING! But I’d die in a cardigan in the summer, especially in Florida!

Jean jacket idea looks nice. or button up dress shirts like that jean one but different patterns or colors. I don’t think they would be nearly as comfortable as a cardigan though!

Jessica N on June 15, 2013 at 3:51 pm

I’ve been on the lookout for perfect summer cardigans. Gotta keep my fat arms covered. But have found the perfect ones yet.

What happened to Together in 10 and Jessica? Sad to have her disappear.

stacey on June 15, 2013 at 8:06 pm

I found a whole bunch at Nordstrom’s Rack with 3/4 sleeves. I restocked my black and white styles because they get abused often. But they had every color!

The Domestic Fringe on June 15, 2013 at 6:48 pm

I’m a big fan of cardigans. In fact, I named my Mustard Colored Cardigan the Workhorse of my Wardrobe. For real.

http://www.thedomesticfringe.com/mustard-colored-cardigan/

~FringeGirl

stacey on June 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm

I love it! And, I do not have a mustard colored cardi. Can you believe it?

Mary on June 16, 2013 at 6:15 am

Do you not just die in the Florida heat even if you wear 3/4 sleeves? You always look so put together! I just love your style and YOU!

stacey on June 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Mary – I find the AC in most places require a cardigan. So when I go out or go to church it works great. Now, during the day, at home, or to run to the grocery in 90 degree summer heat, I’ll leave the cardigan at home!