Unpredictable Weather: Cozy Cardys

Unpredictable Weather: Cozy Cardys

July 25th, 2010 @ 2:50 pm by Mrs. Thimble
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I have no idea what the weather will be like in southeastern PA in early October. We could have an Indian Summer, a hurricane, or it could be downright chilly. I plan to be prepared for anything, and to brave the elements with style and grace. What better way to keep fashionably warm than cardigans for my bridesmaids?

I’m not the first bee to incorporate a preppy, cozy cardigan into my wedding day look, but I am proudly hopping on to the button-down bandwagon.

from J.Crew / source for pic

I have a habit of finding pre-Fall fashion I love and waaaaiiting for it to go on sale… only to forget all about it and kick myself later when I can’t find it in stores anymore. (Anyone else a shopping procrastinator?) So I started my search early and found some sweaters with potential:

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1. Target, 2-4. Forever 21, 5-6. Old Navy Dress: B2

Sticking to stores that have great year-round deals, I kept my eyes peeled for online promos, and visited the store in person to make sure my choice would work with the girls’ dress. I also considered mixing them up for a semi-coordinated mix-matched look, but I have too many other accessory ideas for them I decided to keep it simple.

You’ll have to wait to find out my pick! I’m still trying to decide if I should surprise my ladies with them as part of their wedding day gift

Are you or your ’maids sporting cardigans at your wedding? What do you think of the dress & sweater look compared to a traditional wrap?

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23 Responses to “Unpredictable Weather: Cozy Cardys”

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fromcharleston (message) 651 posts, Busy bee

OMG I’m SO glad you’re doing the cardigans! It’s so cute and I think cardigans are much more re-wearable than wraps. I love that you can do complimenting ones in each of you girl’s personalities.

7/25/10 @ 3:06 pm (reply)

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cheert16 (message) 184 posts, Blushing bee

I honestly never thought about doing them. I have been looking for wraps but havent been able to find ones that I like all that much! Cardigans seem like such a logical choice!! Thanks for the inspiration!

7/25/10 @ 3:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

love cardies And Im with you on the shopping procrastination…I put it off so many times and then Im disappointed when there are none left!

7/25/10 @ 3:25 pm (reply)

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afbacher (message) 490 posts, Helper bee

As a big busted girl, I hate cardies with a passion - if I get one that fits everywhere else, it pulls and gaps at my chest. If I get one that fits my chest, I look frumpy. I simply cannot wear them - and who wants to tailor a cardigan? If any of your girls have odd sizing, I’d totally suggest giving them to them early, just to make sure sizing is all good. I love the look of cardies, but I simply cannot wear one unless it’s seriously tailored or unbuttoned.

7/25/10 @ 4:45 pm (reply)

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Jolene

Great post, mostly I love it because i’ve been thinking about that too. We’ll be getting married in Central PA, last weekend in Sept. So I totally understand.

7/25/10 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Socks (message) 1,323 posts, Bumble bee

I do that too! I say to myself that I’ll get it when it goes on sale and then I never remember! I love all of your choices though, I can’t wait to see what you pick!

7/25/10 @ 5:53 pm (reply)

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rawrkitty1022 (message) 516 posts, Busy bee

I’m all over the cardigan look! I’m getting married in Wisconsin in late October and it could be cool to very chilly so I’ve been on the hunt all summer for a cozy autumn colored cardigan for warmth and a pop of color. I had my luck at Nordstrom Rack. On two different shopping trips I found one orange ruffly lighter-weight cardigan, and a warmer heavier-weight golden yellow cardy…so I’ll be all set depending on the weather. I am super excited about the cardigan!

7/25/10 @ 6:08 pm (reply)

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Lauren

Too cute! BTW, I work at an Old Navy and the cardis with the flowers on the front are incredibly cute, yet very lightweight and with the shoulder seam kind of funky and off-centered that provides a ‘ruching’ of sorts, it’s got a funny fit (IMO). But go with what you think is best, just be sure to try them on first!

7/25/10 @ 6:14 pm (reply)

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DecemberBride11 (message) 5 posts, Newbee

I am SO with you on the cardis….I will FOR SURE be sporting one for my December wedding…my only problem is, is it okay to pick a cardigan before a dress?

7/25/10 @ 7:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Well, you KNOW I approve of this decision. I really like the Old Navy ones!

7/25/10 @ 7:56 pm (reply)

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amykate (message) 180 posts, Blushing bee

Yes! Our bridal party is wearing Cardigans too. OR at least I got each girl one to wear if they weather gets chilly. I got mine at JCrew. They were on sale (luckily in everyones size) for $39.99,
Our colors are Navy and Curry. I got the girls Navy and mine is Curry, I am so excited about them.

7/25/10 @ 9:30 pm (reply)

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crazyquilter (message) 34 posts, Newbee

I’m going to be a bridesmaid next May in Maine. You never know if it’s going to be 40 or 80 degrees. I’m passing this idea onto the Bride so if it’s cold we will be covered

7/25/10 @ 9:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Thimble (message) 806 posts, Busy bee

@afbacher: @Lauren: Thank you both for the heads up about the fit! I’ll have to make sure it’ll work for my girls, so maybe I won’t wait til the morning of to share them.
@DecemberBride11: I didn’t think too much about my accessories before my dress, and now I find that some of the accessories I love have too much going on and compete with the dress. Maybe going cardigan-first is a good idea!

7/25/10 @ 9:43 pm (reply)

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bbbride2010 (message) 49 posts, Newbee

my girls are wearing the same dress only in the shorter version. I prefer the sweater look. I don’t like wraps because I feel like you have to chase them/hold them up all night

7/25/10 @ 9:52 pm (reply)

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Erin

Oh my gosh, too funny! My bridesmaids are also wearing dresses from the B2 line, in the same color, and my fiance and I are getting married October 9th… AND we’re thinking about cardigans! Love your choices… Don’t forget to check out J. Crew. Little pricier, but their Jenna cardigan is specifically made to go with dresses!

7/26/10 @ 5:18 am (reply)

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trishisadish (message) 433 posts, Helper bee

I love that idea! I am always cold so even though we are planning for a summer wedding in Florida… I might still get chilly and need one of those adorable sweaters to warm me up

7/26/10 @ 8:31 am (reply)

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Mrs. Parfait (message) 1,755 posts, Buzzing bee

Cardis are so cute with dresses. I adore #4 in your picture!

7/26/10 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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Miss Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

I adore this look! I had really wanted to sport a cardi, but the style of my dress just won’t really look right. Can’t wait to see it on you!

7/26/10 @ 10:39 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

Super-cute look! Can’t wait to see which one you picked!

7/26/10 @ 4:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Argyle (message) 2,516 posts, Sugar bee

My girls’ dresses have cap sleeves and would look interesting with a cardy. That being said, I love cardigans like it’s my job. It’s insane - so obviously I love the look of them w/bridesmaids dresses!

7/27/10 @ 12:09 am (reply)

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