Thoughts on AA Cardigan?

[Brian SD]

How is it holding up for everyone? I haven't bought any yet but I'm considering using my AA gift card on one. I really like the color of the silver one, but I'm curious if it's holding up in the wash, etc. I also kind of like the new heather / red-stripe flex fleece hoodie, but I kind of shy away from buying items that are so easily identifiable as American Apparel.

 

[ruach]

I've had no problems with mine; no loose strings, buttons falling off, or anything. I washed it a few days ago and let it hang dry with no negative effects.

 

[Ott]

I imagine the quality is the same as the rest of AA's lineup: wildly inconsistent.

 

[Halifamous]

I hate them. Cardigans should be at least a knit cotton, preferably wool. The AA cardigans are easily identified as what they are, t-shirt quality cotton with a deep v and henley buttons.

 

[evilgeniusdan]

While were on the subject, what other brands make a good cardigan? Probably nothing in the same price range though...

 

[Ott]

Originally Posted by evilgeniusdan

While were on the subject, what other brands make a good cardigan? Probably nothing in the same price range though...
zara makes a nice one in a cashmere/silk blend. It's a bit more expensive though.

 

[Dexstar]

one of my buttons fell off

i ahve no idea how
i just looked down and it was gone

havent washed it yet so no help there

 

[presidentofvice]

Originally Posted by evilgeniusdan

While were on the subject, what other brands make a good cardigan? Probably nothing in the same price range though...

I got a great, black, merino wool cardi from H+M for $39. I agree with Halifamous, the AA ones just look super cheap.

 

[flsxik]

love it, crap quality that has held up after a lot of wearing and one wash. Im not sure how long it will last but it has been great while i have had it.

 

[metkirk]

Stitching inside armhole area's becoming undone. Buttons are about to fall off. @ 38USD a piece it's a ******* rip off. I'll never buy anything from AA again, ever.

 

[theshonen8899]

Anyone tried the ones at Uniqlo? They look good for the price.

 

[metkirk]

Originally Posted by theshonen8899

Anyone tried the ones at Uniqlo? They look good for the price.

I did. Too baggy, the fit's mediocre, for a size S it fits huge.

 

[theshonen8899]

Wtf? Uniqlo was baggy? Wow that's new

 

[metkirk]

Originally Posted by theshonen8899

Wtf? Uniqlo was baggy? Wow that's new

I'm pretty sure it's baggy, as far as I know, most of the crewneck sweaters and cardigans are huge. But the V neck on the other hand's very slim fitting.

 

[sbbbjm]

thanks for sharing guys, i was about to drop $40 of my xmas money on one of those but i think i'll pass.

damnit, though! the AA one looks like its cut exactly like the $200 j.lindeberg i've been eyeing. you can see it on blue beatle its perfect . . .