Vintage cardigans add a touch of nostalgia to anyone’s wardrobe. When vintage cardigans are concerned images such as Mr. Rogers or Mr. Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver come to mind. For women, a three-quarter length sleeve in cardigans recalls the 1940’s when stylish hats and slinky skirts were also part of the most popular fashion statement of the time. Cardigans are still popular today yet vintage suggests something more, a touch of class, a gateway back to the past, the nostalgic feel of knowing that someone before you owned that garment and probably harbored sentimental feelings for it before selling it online or on consignment in a thrift store.
 Vtg 80s blk Angora Patchwork Leather Crochet Wool Fuzzy Cardigan Coat Jacket US $46.75 |
 MACRAME HAND MADE VINTAGE NUDE CROCHET CARDIGAN SWEATER sz L US $7.49 |
 BEIGE GAUZE COTTON MADE IN GREECE HIPPIE SWING ETHNIC CARDIGAN JACKET ONE SIZE US $21.50 |
 ARCTIC CROCHET OVER SIZED CARDIGAN SWEATER SZ M L US $21.50 |
 ST JOHN COLLECTION BY MARIE GRAY USA 12KNIT BUTTON CARDIGAN JACKET TOP US $78.00 |
 Vtg 60s Green STRIPE Ribbed MOD Scooter PREPPY Mini Dress Cardigan Set 6 8 XS S US $145.36 |
 Vtg 80s 90s FLORAL Grunge Revival print DRAPED Kimono GYPSY boho Jacket cardigan US $26.10 |
 Vintage 90s S M US American flag stars cardigan sweater jumper US $34.00 |
 Vtg 50s Red Ballantyne 100 Red Cashmere Cardigan Sweater Top 2 pc S US $41.00 |
 Vintage 50s Rockabilly Short Crop Pink Orlon Sweater Cardigan US $10.50 |
 80s Vtg Yummy ANGORA Big Sleeve Slouch Sweater Jacket Cardigan US $26.00 |
 Vtg 50s Blue cashmere Hand beaded Rockabilly Pin Up Cardigan Lined Sweater 38 US $19.50 |
It’s not difficult to get hold of vintage cardigans. It is quite likely that the real deal, an actual vintage cardigan from the 1950’s and earlier might be, but isn’t always, costly. The internet is a wonderful resource for snagging yourself a vintage cardigan. I saw the most stunning vintage cardigan I’ve ever seen on any website, a soft beige color with a faux fur collar and three imitation pearl buttons. The fit was form-fitting and would look terrific on a slim or medium-build woman. Matched with vintage cowboy boots, the look is complete.
Enjoy your hunt and bask in the beauty of your new/old one-of-a-kind vintage cardigan!
Ebay has an impressive number of matches for vintage cardigans and many of them are absolutely adorable. Personally I couldn’t part with some of the cardigans I found here. One in particular made me smile. It was a nice winter cardigan with a thick, gray collar and a matching gray beret, a sweater only a grandmother could wear.
Garage sales have been known to unearth unique items. You have to get up early in the morning and plan on making several stops if you want a vintage shirt from a garage sale. Auctions are awesome because they always display vintage and used items. That’s what auctions are for. If you’re going to snag a vintage cardigan a clothing auction is your best bet. Or rummage through your grandmother’s attic and see what you can find there. She might have a 40-year-old cardigan and not even know about it.
Used clothing and thrift stores such as Value Village, the Salvation Army and the Goodwill are other possibilities. Don’t be skeptical about these places. My cousin once found a cool vintage bowling shirt from the 1950’s with a matching bolero-style jacket. It was in excellent shape and lined. I’ve never seen anything so incredible for such a cheap price. She paid $12.00 for the whole outfit! Believe me when I say I just ate my heart out.
When you hear the word “vintage” what comes to mind? For some people it’s “old”. For others, “used.” Still others think “cheap”, “expensive”, “outdated”, or “tasteful”. The fact of the matter is all of these people may be quite correct! Depending on your finds and your perspective there are vintage items around that are used, old, cheap, expensive, outdated and tasteful.
