Fav Trend for Right Now & For Later: Grandpa Cardi
It’s true, nothing is more transitional than a throw-on cardi. They work over tees, camis and even dresses. And, they give us that extra statement, as well as that little touch of warmth we seek during these cool, Spring days.
Rachel Bilson in Grandpa Cardi & Shorts
It is no secret that shopchantal.com is a huge fan of the Splendid Flare Cardi (and the greatly missed grandpa cardi from last season), but we have also grown to love the longer, button up versions so sweetly referred to as the Grandpa Cardi. I say – sweetly- because of my fond memories of my grandpa who, in fact, wore a cardigan. It hangs ever present in my siblings home- cherished, but not worn. I say, let’s break it out and embrace the memories while enjoying the trend.
Well, until I can convince my sibling to give up this treasured item, I am happy to wear the new, more girl friendly versions: fitted, longer and with great buttons. Rebecca Taylor did a wonderful, tie dye version we love throwing on with denim, Rozae by Rozae Nicols threw in a splash of orange to her neutral design and Joie did an easy, relaxed, SoCal style that we love in white – perfect over a colorful summer dress. Of course, as Summer nears, we will be taking our new favorite trend into the new season with the Splendid Sleeveless Grandpa Cardi. Don’t like the button up cardi version, check this out.
Ashley Tisdale in Twelfth Street Cardi
If you think this trend is short lived, you are mistaken. Not only has it been around since last fall (See Ashley Tisdale – left ), but it will be back again this fall. Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent is actually producing this same sweater again this Fall in a White multi combination- very chic. Shopchantal.com will have this item just in time for 4th of July!
So, not only is a Grandpa Cardi a fashionable piece for now, but it is also an investment in your fall 2009 wardrobe as well. Don’t you just love when that happens!
Tags: Ashley Tisdale in Twelfth Street, Flare Cardi, Grandpa Cardi, joie, Rachel Bilson in Cardi, rebecca taylor, Rozae Nicols, Splendid, twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Vest
