Lindybop 'Ally' Cardigan & Heart Print Tights

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Today's post is an outfit post and Lindybop review in one, where I give my verdict on the 'Ally' cardigan.  Any excuse to show off more of the Welsh scenery.  The setting may look secluded in these photos but we were to the side of a well-travelled road, and I had a few boy racers going past honking their horns, which gave me a fit of the giggles!

Cardigan: 'Ally' by Lindybop

Skirt: Me made

Heart print tights: Primark

Heeled brogues: J Shoes via TK Maxx

Hang on, did I just say that the skirt was made?  Yes, you're right readers, though I can hardly believe it myself.  Many years ago I made a huge effort to learn some sewing skills, including attending classes and downloading patterns off the internet.  This was the second skirt I ever made, so don't look too closely because it's a bit wonky in places!!

As for the 'Ally' cardigan, I received it as a Christmas present, and was surprised at first that it's not made of the typical stretch knit fabric that cardigans usually are.  The fabric is more like a little jacket and it's a polyester type fabric, which I'm not the biggest fan of as I find them a bit scratchy and not that breathable.  However, as a 'jacket', i.e. with layers underneath, I found it perfectly fine and the brilliant thing was that it didn't crease, even when I threw it on the floor one night and picked it up the next morning to put on again.

I normally wear a Lindybop size 12 (when they get their sizing right!) and this cardigan was true to size.  Because it's not a stretch knit though, you may find that there's less give in it than other cardigans, which may be an issue if you're larger busted.  The only small alteration I might do is sew the ends of the bow down, as they tend to flop forward like sad bunny ears.

It's not a cropped length, so it doesn't sit quite right over full, '50s style skirts, or high-waisted trousers.  I wore it with an a-line skirt, but it would also work well over fitted, 'wiggle' style dresses.  I can see myself wearing it more as a light jacket when the weather warms up.

As of the time of publishing, Lindybop were out of stock of the 'Ally' cardigan (£19.99), but I tracked down the cardigan on Amazon here, albeit for a small price increase to £23.99.

The 'Ally' cardigan was a Christmas present from the husband-to-be.  All views are my own.

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