Summer cardigans

[laurack]

I want to buy a lightweight cardigan for traveling this summer. Black or maybe another neutral color.

However! I do not want it to have the acrylic feel if that makes sense. I want it to feel soft, not regular “sweater” material.

For example, Athleta has a cardigan called pranayama and it’s a lovely soft material however it has too much material and would be very bulky - I’m doing a 2 week trip with one backpack so I can’t do bulky stuff.

So I guess I’m looking for a super soft material but in a light packable cardigan that doesn’t easily wrinkle or take up a ton of space. Pockets would be nice but not absolutely a requirement.

Does anybody know where one might find such a perfect cardigan?

Thanks!!

[VillainV]

The pranayama is super-soft, but might be thicker that you want for summer, and doesn’t pack down very small.

I have a very thin and light (“cloud weight”) hooded cardigan that I LOVE but it’s getting a little ragged and I’d love to find a replacement.





This other one from Stitch Fix is also very thin, light, and package, but may not have feel you’re looking for (it’s more like a very thin sweater).

[pumpkincat]

I have something similar to this from Target a few years ago (although slightly less see-thru) and I will be so sad when it dies. Drapy, but not bulky. Easy to pack/throw in a purse.

www.macys.com/shop/product/i.n.c.-international-concepts-knit-kimono-created-for-macys?ID=3583730&CategoryID=206671&isDlp=true&swatchColor=Black%20Black

[gottadobe]

Ann Taylor has a linen blend open cardigan.

[missva]

I love Quince, and this one is great:

www.quince.com/women/french-terry-modal-cardigan?clickId=4422214644&color=navy&isNewUser=YES&pj__publisher_referral_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftravelandleisure.com&pj_creativeid=8-12509&pj_publisherid=21181&utm_campaign=21181&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=pepperjam

[rhian]

Following this thread - I was looking for something similar last spring/summer and never found something quite right! I have one that I think meets your criteria from American Apparel probably 10 years ago (it's no longer sold now that they went out of business/online only?), and was looking to get something similar, but no luck. I think long and drape-y is in style right now, like many of the links posted, which doesn't generally work well for me because I'm short.

I did get this which I don't think is quite what you're looking for, though mostly worked for what I was looking for at the time: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016YKKL3A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 But I didn't love it, so still searching!

[gt7301b]

I have several of these from Amazon:

www.amazon.com/Amazon-Essentials-Womens-Cardigan-Sweater/dp/B07BJ8GTB2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=12D8SPF64V4H2&keywords=cardigan&qid=1687464132&sprefix=cartigan%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-5

[Wines Not Whines]

I have a lightweight cardigan from Old Navy. I also have some from Land’s End that aren’t too heavy.

[Bad Dingo]

Banana Republic has a light weight duster that looks gorgeous (haven't seen it in person though).

[laurack]

Jun 22, 2023 14:09:54 GMT -5 missva said:

I love Quince, and this one is great:

www.quince.com/women/french-terry-modal-cardigan?clickId=4422214644&color=navy&isNewUser=YES&pj__publisher_referral_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftravelandleisure.com&pj_creativeid=8-12509&pj_publisherid=21181&utm_campaign=21181&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=pepperjam

Hmm I haven’t ordered anything from there yet but with free shipping and returns it seems risk free! I just ordered this in black. Thanks!

[bunnies]

Jun 22, 2023 15:50:02 GMT -5 laurack said:

Jun 22, 2023 14:09:54 GMT -5 missva said:

I love Quince, and this one is great:

Hmm I haven’t ordered anything from there yet but with free shipping and returns it seems risk free! I just ordered this in black. Thanks!

This is one of my fave clothing companies! Returns are easy, too!

[laurack]

Jun 22, 2023 15:15:51 GMT -5 ewall said:

Coolibar sun wrap. Packs well, I wear it on airplanes to take the chill off.


www.coolibar.com/women/tops/wraps-hoodies/women-s-sun-wrap-upf-50.html

www.coolibar.com/women/tops/wraps-hoodies/women-s-lumaleo-sun-wrap-upf-50.html

I ordered one of these too! Thanks!

[MixedBerryJam]

I was surprised how much I love this sweater. I needed a black sweater for something overnighted and bought it in desperation but now I thnik I have it in four colors.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FHB9VVJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[m15]

I have a perfect one that cuddle duda brand. It's a few years old, but if they still make it, it would fit the bill. I got it at Kohls I believe.

[arehopsveggies]

Jun 22, 2023 20:47:41 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

I was surprised how much I love this sweater. I needed a black sweater for something overnighted and bought it in desperation but now I thnik I have it in four colors.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FHB9VVJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I might need this. I have the Amazon essentials v necks sweater in like… 4 colors. It is perfect.