Opinions on this cardigan?

mp906 · Mar 3, 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-500-Barba-Napoli-Brown-Sweater-Medium-50-/140885645319

I don't own a cardigan but I keep looking at these Barbas. I love their shirts. I can't find a pic of an actual person wearing this or something similar, but I know I've seen someone here wearing one very similar, maybe in the thrift thread.

Anyways, I would wear it over a button down with jeans or chinos mostly.

I find the weave pretty interesting, but not sure of the arms being contrast/plain. Can't tell if this is too hipster or maybe Mr. Rodgers.

Thoughts?

Ivar · Mar 3, 2013

Hard to say. It's not really dressy, nor is it particularly streetwear (too short for that, IMO); it's more "weekend in the country cabin." I can both see it working and see it being one of those garments that somehow never feel "just right." Again, hard to say.

Here's a more "street" cardigan (from American Apparel):

(Neither styling nor cardigan is very great, but hopefully you get the idea.)

mp906 · Mar 3, 2013

That is too hipster for me. I am thinking this would a sub for a sport coat in the winter with nice jeans for wool chinos or cords, which is my norm.

MyOtherLife · Mar 3, 2013

I like the Barba very much.

The NAA (pronounced 'nahh') on the other hand, is a nightmare.

$5 in any thrift store will get you this look ^

Ivar · Mar 3, 2013

mp906 said:
That is too hipster for me. I am thinking this would a sub for a sport coat in the winter with nice jeans for wool chinos or cords, which is my norm.

OK. As I wrote, I fear it might be a bit dowdy for dressy wear, but it'll probably be right at home in more homely contexts.

Master Squirrel · Mar 3, 2013

I like it. Definitely for cozy nights.

Ivar · Mar 3, 2013

Man Of Lint said:
$5 in any thrift store will get you this look ^[/QUOTE]

LOL, yeah, not the best poster boy for that look, but the best a quick search could unearth.

Ivar · Mar 3, 2013

By the way, Reevolving posted a link to a cardigan thread of his earlier today. You might want to check that out:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/315343/best-deep-freeze-winter-cardigan-ever

MyOtherLife · Mar 3, 2013

Ivar said:
By the way, Reevolving posted a link to a cardigan thread of his earlier today. You might want to check that out:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/315343/best-deep-freeze-winter-cardigan-ever

This one?

It is the colour of dried vomit. I hope for his sake it looks better IRL or he chose another colour.

Ivar · Mar 3, 2013

Actually looks like he bought that one. Wouldn't be my first choice -- or hundredth. Perfect color to wash out your complexion (unless you're black, in which case it might work).

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