The Cardi

So every girl has her own opinion about what the perfect cardigan is. Currently I'm crushing over the oversize male inspired V-neck cardigan. The lovely cardi featured is from Theory and is made of Mohair and extra fine merino wool. Now this cardigan is just a touch on the expensive side but I did find something similar in the men’s section of The Bay By Moon and retails for much less. Now when looking for the perfect cardigan, have a clear picture of what you’re looking for in your head. It’s easy to settle for something that isn't anything but perfect. Also spending those extra dollars on a natural fiber is also going extend the life your piece and in the end it’s worth the bucks.

I was inspired to write this entry about finding your perfect cardigan and keeping it perfect from a customer at work. She said that a cardigan pills because it’s bad quality. Well let me just tell you all cardigans, Sweaters, and anything that is made from a fiber that is a knit will pill. It’s all about the way you take care of them. 

Here are a couple of easy tips to keep you knits looking perfect longer.

1. Your best practice is to wash the item before you wear it. It calms the fibers and creates a barrier. Always hand wash but if you really don’t want to always use the delicate setting on the machine. Use little soap.

2 Don't ever hang sweaters and cardigans it cases them to stretch out.

3. It’s all about the fit. Most of the time a sweater or cardigan pills because the piece is too big. So before you purchase make sure you try on array of sizes.

4. Remove pills from your sweaters regularly to keep them looking presentable. Pilling is caused by rubbing during wear and is more apparent around the elbows, under the armpits and on sleeves but can occur anywhere on the sweater. Purchase a hand-held depillar or a small electric shaver made for depilling. A sweater shaver is your friend.