The Uniqueness of Vintage Cardigans

Posted by Nicole on April 5, 2011 in Cardigan | Short Link



What is the main feature of a vintage cardigan? There are many indeed. The important point we should mentioned of this outerwear is it used not only for vintage theme occasion nowadays. In fact the cardigan was used in many modern theme functions, women even wearing it as office outfit.

The vintage cardigan is presented in different design; nevertheless the features of the cardigan are still traceable. These features are perceived from the outlook of the cardigan. What are those? Interested to know? Then don’t miss up any single word or explanation as below.  Moreover make this post the guide before buying any vintage cardigans.

Wool & Cotton

The vintage cardigans mostly made of wool. This is referring to previous time when wool, especially authentic animal wool and cotton wool from plant is obtainable easily from farm. Thereby wool and cotton became the important material for making clothing during that time. Thus these materials are also the source of warm and coziness for people during those centuries.

Embroidered

The vintage cardigan sweaters usually come with nice embroideries, either partially or entirely of the cardigan. The embroidery art applied can be simple or complicated depending on the design. By the way floral embroider is a favorite print for most vintage cardigans. You can retrieve this fact from the cardigan of your grandma. Thus most embroidery is handmade and paste over to the cardigan on cuffs, collars, front closure seam etc.

Crocheted

You get vintage cardigan that is perfectly crocheted. This is another way to present the art of cardigan sweater. As far as concern the crocheted cardigan sweater is looking vintage and best used for retro theme party. Thus the crocheted vintage cardigans are also the sign of vintage clothing other than swing coat.

Obvious Front Detailing

The vintage cardigan usually comes with obvious front detailing, like embroideries (which I’ve mentioned earlier in this post), beading, rhinestones etc. The vintage beaded cardigan for example is the signature vintage cardigan that enhanced with various types of beads like seed beads, tube beads, crystal beads etc. Sometimes the beads used to develop a graphic, for example a tulip or a tree. These detailing can be complicated or simple; nonetheless most of them look complicated.

Cropped

The vintage form is cardigan sweater normally short and petite, which we always categorized it as crop clothing. The cardigan comes cropped, which is equivalent or slightly longer than bust line. The piece is lightweight and easy to match with many vintage style dresses like wiggle dress.

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