Monday, February 25, 2019

Stitch Fix Review #25: Cardigan

Hello everyone, I am back from winter break.  I had a great time with the kids all week and I'm sure I'll be sharing some of our adventures in future travel/lifestyle posts if you didn't catch snippets of our activities on Instagram or Facebook.

For today's fashion post, I'm picking up where I left off on my review of my25th box from Stitch Fix!  
I've already showed you two items from that Fix that I sent back:  a Red Floral Bell Sleeve Top and a Dolman Knit Top.  Now I will show you three items I kept!

Evolution By Cyrus
Chiana Graphic Open Drape Cardigan

Status:  Kept!


I'll be honest, when I first saw this cardigan I almost sent it back.  First, it was black and grey, which I have enough of in my closet.  But I also felt the drape was too much for me.  My husband really liked it immediately though and thought it was unique and not something I already had.  I actually fell in love with it after I put it on and saw all it's possibilities, especially for travel.  I consider it more of cardigan/coat:  perfect for that in-between weather or when you're traveling long distances and don't want to wear a winter coat in the car.  It ended up coming in handy on my trip to Illinois last week.  I wore it in the car down and back, and a few times while there.


For this photo shoot, I paired the cardigan with a grommet tank from CJBanks (old), a pair of grey skinny jeans I also received (and kept) in this Fix, and black booties.





I really like the pattern of this cardigan.  Although I have other grey and black cardigans, none of them have this lovely pattern on them.


Now I want to show you why I fell in love with the drape of this cardigan.   I initially didn't like the drape because the extra fabric can make me look heavier.  However, because this is more of a coat-cardigan (It's a nice heavy knit without being too thick or bulky) I like how in the picture below I can draw the drape up and secure it with a broach if I'm outside for longer periods of time.


Or, I can just fold the drapes over and snuggle like I'm in blanket.  So toasty warm!  Just love it!


The temps were in the 20's and 30's during my long car drives and I was quite comfortable running from my car to a building just wearing this cardigan.  I even pumped gas in it!


As winter winds down, I should get more and more use out of it as a down filled parka won't be so necessary to wear anymore.  I hope so anyway!

So what do you think?  Did I make the right choice to keep this cardigan?  On Friday I'll review the final two pieces in this Fix that I kept and also do a review of the entire box.

If you've never tried Stitch Fix before but would like to, use my Referral Code to receive $25.00 off your first box!

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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26 comments:

  1. I love this cardigan, and you look beautiful in it! Definitely a keeper.

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  2. This is exactly why having someone else choose things for you can be a good thing, Amy. I love how versatile this is and the pattern is so pretty!! Even from the back!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. I know, right? I wouldn't have given this cardigan a second look at the store.

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  3. This looks so comfy and cozy. Love how you can close it up for more warmth and I agree it's a great pattern. Very unique and it looks great on you!

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    1. Thanks Ellie! It IS so comfy and cozy! I love it. It's a great piece.

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  4. Amy this is a great cardigan. It reminds me so much of one of the cardigans I kept from Stitch Fix years ago. I like the print and easy to wear colors. Enjoy it! XOXO, Elif

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  5. That cardigan is definitely a keeper! It looks so cozy and I love the pattern!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  6. Oh this is such a great cardi! So glad you kept it!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  7. That cardigan is so pretty! I really like the pattern of it! It will be so nice in spring in lieu of a coat!

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    1. Thanks Laura! That's what I was thinking! I can't wait for the weather to warm up a little!

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  8. I love that cardigan! I think the pattern makes your waist look nice and slim too.

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    1. Oooh, I like to hear that as I have a thick waist!

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  9. I love the cut/shape of this cardigan, no wonder you decided to keep it. I agree that having something heavy enough to be comfortable in the car and run outside is great to have.

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  10. Lovely cardigan dear, looks so comfy. Chic style too.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  11. What a cosy cardigan! I think you definitely did the right thing keeping it! :)


    Thank you so much for joining the #weekdayWearLinkUp :)

    Hope that your week is going well so far :) We are having some much needed cooler weather after what felt like a never ending heatwave!

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Thanks Mica! Glad it cooled off for you in Australia!

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  12. That's a really practical cardigan. No wonder you kept it. I liked the red blouse in your other post too. Excellent taste. Thanks for linking

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    1. Thanks so much Anna. It's hard to decide what to keep and what to send back sometimes. The Instagram polls and my hubby help me a lot.

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