https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:36:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-721148 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:13:51 +0000 pinkcupcake 721148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just bought one from gap today for 25$ after in store discount and 10% off for using my gap card. The material seems nice so I'm hoping it'll hold up for awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-720453 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:53:16 +0000 Mrs Checkers 720453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>J. Crew, GAP, or Anne Taylor LOFT </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-720264 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:10:49 +0000 JessKas 720264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the J. Crew Factory Clare cardigan. I always wash my laundry in cold and hang it up to dry and they hold up great! J. Crew has a lot of sales and I wait until they have a 30% so the cardigans only cost about $25. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719830 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:03:52 +0000 looch 719830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Banana Republic </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719763 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:43:17 +0000 Sprite 719763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Victoria's Secret cardigans. They hold up really well, and they have sales on the cashmere ones all the time. So soft, but not too bulky for wearing in the spring/fall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719744 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:36:22 +0000 kjpugs 719744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They don't usually have a BASIC basic, their stuff changes more, but NY&amp;Co has cardigans almost ALWAYS just different styles each season. I worked there for a year and have a bunch and they all have held up FANTASTICALLY from lots of wear. The selection is just hit or miss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719742 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:36:00 +0000 tysonja 719742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i havent tried BR or JCrew, but i like my GAP merino wool one a lot!! Also a cardi from Mexx (canadian store) that i've had forever and wear all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719731 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:33:12 +0000 Alivoo01 719731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE my Banana Republic cardigans! They hold up great, and keep you warm if you get the thicker ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719593 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:53:49 +0000 yin 719593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy Target cardigans but always wanted to splurge on J.Crew. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719518 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:34:52 +0000 pui 719518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Old Navy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719453 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:25:47 +0000 heartonastring 719453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also like JCrew, but have had good luck with ATLoft too. I wash almost all my clothes in cold water and hang or lay flat to dry...I find it really extends the life of my clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719432 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:21:40 +0000 spaniellove 719432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buffalove: J.Crew makes a merino cardigan that I like called the Tippi. It seems to run a size bigger, though (like even bigger than JC's normal sizing). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719353 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:58:38 +0000 littlebittyhouse 719353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find that if I dry clean my black ones they hold up and look crisp for years. I like BR and J.Crew. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719351 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:56:34 +0000 BananaPancakes 719351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I own practically every color in the Jcrew Jackie cardigan. I always buy them when they go into clearance with the extra discount at the end of the season. They last forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719337 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:52:02 +0000 buffalove 719337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: right?! i think they're merino wool and my JCrew ones are cotton, which is probably the difference. my JCrew ones are super cute colors but look like crap. </p> <p>What JCrew ones is everyone referring to that are so great? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719315 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:42:18 +0000 MsLipGloss 719315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buffalove: Totally agree! I have 3 BR black cardigans that I have worn now for 3 years and they still look great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719306 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:40:52 +0000 buffalove 719306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Banana Republic. My JCrew cotton cardi's dont hold up at ALL. My black BR one has been a go-to for years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719278 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:33:29 +0000 spaniellove 719278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like J.Crew cardigans...if I can get them on sale with an additional discount they make great basics that hold up for a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719274 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:32:45 +0000 littlek 719274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: if you are thinking about jcrew they have an additional 30% off their sale items a lot.. like today! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719267 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:31:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 719267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: I love my Target ones! For the ones that are fun prints and colors (aka I don't wear weekly) they hold up great. I just have trouble with the basic black ones that I wear all the time that don't hold up. If I have to replace them every three months it defetes the purpose of being cheap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719265 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:30:56 +0000 MsLipGloss 719265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Banana Republic - hands down! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719263 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:30:20 +0000 swurlygurl 719263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I always forget about TJ Maxx! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719220 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:22:14 +0000 Happygal 719220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>J,Crew. I think it's called the Jackie? I like it, although I do think they're overpriced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719184 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:12:52 +0000 bpcmarj 719184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Limited. My sweaters from there are washed often and hold up so well. Also, TJ Maxx always has lots of cardigans that are higher quality for Old Navy prices. I have a Tahari one from there y that I love and I think was $15? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719173 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:11:08 +0000 bunnylove08 719173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i also love JCrew </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719163 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:08:57 +0000 illumina 719163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>H&amp;M. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719129 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:59:47 +0000 swurlygurl 719129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like my Target ones... I haven't had them for too long, so I hope I don't the same experience of them not holding up! :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719101 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:51:48 +0000 Boheme 719101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gap, J. Crew, and I've had some luck with The Limited as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719093 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:49:29 +0000 oliviaoblivia 719093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>JCrew x3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-brand-for-basic-cardigans#post-719071 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:45:03 +0000 littlek 719071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Jcrew. They have lots of options: long, short, cashmere, cotton, etc.. </p>