Comments on: Bargain Wednesday’s TPS Report: Old Navy’s Satin-Trim Cardigan

By: Eva

Eva — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:12:18 +0000

Currently on sale for $15.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:26:30 +0000

I bought this a few weeks ago during ON’s F&F sale (so it was about $20). I’ve worn it to the office, and I think it’s a great alternative to the similar sweaters that J. Crew has.

By: Violet

Violet — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:21:26 +0000

Even the boys clothes fall apart before my son stains them or grows out of them. . . and that is pretty sad.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:28:59 +0000

Old Navy is good for socks, flip flops, and pajamas. That’s about it.

Oh yeah — boxer shorts for your young boy children.

By: s-k-s

s-k-s — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:59:59 +0000

Old Navy is really a mixed bag, both in fit and quality. That being said, it is one of the stores where I never buy anything unless it is at least half off, because everything always goes on sale there.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:20:49 +0000

I finally had to quit Old Navy when I got super-excited this past summer and ordered a whole bunch of stuff, and when it arrived, I couldn’t wear any of it because the short sleeves were so tight they cut off circulation to my hands. I lift weights but I am not, like, freakishly overmuscled. Also, all the pants were too big in the waist and too tight at the crotch. The clothes were unwearable and they all got returned.

After that, I started thinking about it, and realized I don’t think I’ve had anything from Old Navy (except a wool coat) that lasted through more than ONE season without falling apart, pilling, fading, shrinking, or otherwise looking awful. I’d rather buy one nice piece for $200 and have it last for a few years than buy 10 $20 pieces from Old Navy that fall apart after four washings.

By: k

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:10 +0000

Agreed! Black Friday deals thread!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:24:29 +0000

I also tried this cardi on in-store in the light pink color. I really liked in on the rack, but once I tried it on, I was swimming in it (multiple sizes). It seemed to balloon around the waist and then hit me at the most unflattering mid-hip length. Please note that stuff is not normally big on me–I am 5′11″ and quite lanky.

The satin stitching looked cute when the sweater was buttoned but was cheaply fastened (bad stitching) when the cardi was half-open. I don’t always button cardigans, so this was a no-go.

Also, the material is VERY thin. In other words, it wouldn’t do anything for warmth, so I’d be buying it for looks. But since it didn’t look that great (I tried it in M, L, and XL, but no size worked), I passed.

By: FrugalShopper

FrugalShopper — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:05:23 +0000

Agreed with both Anonymous and LYA.
The cardigan is very long, and looks a little frumpy as a result. The ‘boyfriend’ look is okay for weekend casual but I do not think it works for me for workwear, especially since I have a short torso.
This is not worth $30 IMHO.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:02:44 +0000

Corporette, can you please post ‘Frugal Friday’ type Black Friday deals? Maybe a little ahead of time so that we can shop for the best deals on Friday?
Any of the commentators here care to describe what they’re shopping for this Black Friday?
Thanks!