Testing Basics | Cardigans
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
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ASOS
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UNIQLO
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& OTHER STORIES
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AMERICAN VINTAGE
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JOSEPH
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UNIQLO T-SHIRT
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ALL BLUES NECKLACE
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Hi there Lizzy! Could you consider doing a “Must haves for every wardrobe” video? I would like to see your opinions on what every woman should own. Thanks for the consideration!
Hi Lizzie! I'd love to see more styling/ fall inspiration / transitional weather looks type of videos from you! I really love your video on Smart Casual looks and find that I go back to it a lot. I like your creative lookbooks too, but that simple tripod setup worked just fine in my opinion. I love your style, but I'd love to see something other than vlogs- without having to be over complicated if you simply don't have the time! Love from Sweden🌻
It shrunk because of the way the yarns where made. Wool in general shrinks (the yarns are spun&twisted together). Merino yarns are usually high spun and don’t tend to shrink as much because there’s generally less space between the fibres for it to clump together. The America vintage looks like more of a combed / low spun wool. So .... it shrunk. Has very little to do with the alpaca - I have a wool/alpaca/acrylic sweater that I can literally throw in the dryer and nothing comes of it. Rule of thumb is if it’s a sleek smooth wool - probably won’t shrink / will shrink less. If it’s fuzzy/fluffy then there’s a high chance it will shrink hope that helps!
Lizzy could you do a testing basics on thin knit black polo necks please? They are a basic for winter and I use them so much in layering. Also, with the cardigans, it’s a pity you didn’t include an M&S one. They are so good for basics too, and easily accessible for most people. I know, I know, there is a kind of a “granny” aspect to people’s perception of M&S but they do carry surprising pieces at times. And no, I don’t work there! 😂😂 Great video as always.i thought the Joseph cardigan was streets ahead of the others for pure good looks.
I'll second M&S! I found a beautiful camel-colored wool coat there a few years ago, and it gets compliments all the time. Everyone is surprised when I tell them it is M&S!
Love this series.
I would really like to see a testing basics for tailored trousers that are more autumn/winter appropriate, so something like wool pants. I know that you did tailored pants a while back, but feel that those were more summery. Sometimes I get sick of wearing jeans and want something different, but find that it is quite difficult to find pants that look good and are warm at the same time.
Please do a silk shirt testing basic!! U r my fav youtuber. Love u so much❤️
Love this. - could you do a wide leg jean testing basic
I would love a testing blazers video! You're the queen of blazers and I'm always looking for a reasonably priced but good quality blazer.
I'm sorry the American Vintage cardigan was ruined by the wash, but there is reason why it says to hand wash. Alpaca wool is a luxurious material and needs the extra care. Even though you used cold water, the tumbling action of the washer is what actually distorted the cardigan. Alpaca needs gentle and light handling otherwise it will distort, so hand washing is an absolute must! If you cannot be bothered to hand wash, then you might want to steer clear from purchasing articles using alpaca. Hope this helps!!
this is very very helpful thank you SO much!!! xxx
Lizzy, you could try soaking it in hair conditioner to loosen the fabric fibres and then gently stretching it out as it dries - maybe that will help to unshrink it. Fingers crossed!
I've actually tried this trick! During a trip back home my mom accidentally machine washed a wool sweater that I loved and it shrunk so much! Unfortunately, the trick didn't work for me. I repeated it several times and it maybe stretched out a few centimeters, but sadly it was still unwearable. You could certainly try it and I hope it works for you, but from the looks of it I'm not sure even conditioner could help :(
Ohh :( I've actually never tried it so that's good to know, it did seem a bit too good to be true.
It might work with knitwear that has a low percentage of wool and that didn't shrink a massive amount?? It's just a shame that it happened since it was a pricier item. I'd still give it a try anyways. It didn't work for me but may work for you. Never know unless you try!
This is the first time a watch a "testing basics" of yours and I absolutely love the idea!! xxx
Oh Lizzie, i can't stop laughing when you showed the shrunk cardigan. it is such an OMG moment.
Uniqlo is the best store for basics and minimalist styles! Quality clothes at affordable prices! It's my favorite and go to store!!!
Would love to see accessories/jewellery weirdly enough - I feel like you’ve covered most of the clothing pieces I would consider basic basics. Love this series as always, thanks for brightening my commute. ☺️
Love your white shirt at the end! Where is it from?
I think alpaca is usually a wider weave, to allow for fuzziness. Usually best to wash with baby shampoo, by hand. The Joseph was my favorite. You’d notice the value after 8, 12, or more years. I prefer a wool/silk blend. I have one, super thin, and so warm! Looked perfect for 10 years, until I accidentally washed it. The stitching frayed near the collar. It’s been 18 years, and I still wear it under jackets. It’s a thermal piece. I bought on clearance for about $60, but it was originally around $300.
I love the testing basics, definitely one of my source of information to help me choose. Also I love your honesty about how sometimes it is not worthy to guy for the high end. Keep it coming!
LOVE the way you styled the & Other Stories cardigan!!!
I‘ve been wanting to add a cardigan to my wardrobe recently so this is great inspo! Also love the combo of the white shirt and gold necklace when you’re talking at the end! 👌🏻
Loved this! Thank you for continuing with testing basics, I know it takes a lot of time and effort 😍😍
Nailed it again Girl! Great series - no one else doing it. Thanks for putting in the work so we don't have to. I have been a fan of Uniqlo's knitwear for many years - great quality and lovely to put on "when in doubt". They also make a simple gift when you want something timeless. Enjoy the Autumn as it advances. Hi from Highgate :-)
Cardigans are the loves of my life so this video made me so so happy. I will definitely check out Uniqlo’s sweaters. I have some other clothes from them and I love all the pieces.
finally, you are not whispering being bored and posing as you did in others videos..keep up with this new fresh attitude which is definatly way much better
Always look forward to this series Lizzy. Very informative and genuine. I did laugh at the American Vintage cardigan faux pas - sorry hee hee
RIP Cardigan. I love the Testing Basics series though, so good! The Asos one is super cute!
Notting Hill carnival I have been there with the non stop noise when I lived in Ladbroke Grove. Lovely area though. Great video, I enjoyed seeing how you style cardigans.
I think that they can do something to some wool to prevent it from shrinking and felting. I studied textiles and we sometimes try to actively shrink wool jumpers and they wouldn't even though they should with heat and agitation, it is always wise to go with the instructions! Love how you put I all the materials because I always need to know what clothes are made of!
This was a super useful Testing Basics! I was just checking out the Uniqlo knitwear yesterday... will head back there now. May I suggest the next one be on peacoats? xx
Even though I don’t wear cardigan that often, but I just LOVE your videos❤️ you have such a charming personality!
Hey Lizzie! I just wanted to say I find your content to be helpful and inspiring. I'm personally on the hunt for some basic pieces for the Autumn and winter too. This video has given me the idea to be more conscious about my purchases, so thank you! P.S. I recommend Uni Qlo's women's ribbed turtlenecks as a basic... so good!
I never click so fast as I do on your Testing Basics series... :~)
I love your testing basics series
Great video. And I love this series always. I do wonder would you ever do a testing basics where the 5 comparisons are all high street and within a similar price range of each other? Considering the majority of people are likely to be high street shoppers, you'd really be comparing basics then. Your budget could be set by the average people send on something. So for example a person might spend 50-80 on a good jumper, 30-50 on a average top, xx on trousers, more on coats etc, even more for infrequent leather jacket buy etc. But this doesn't mean I don't love this series the way you do it now, just that there's normally 2-3 of the 5 out of my price range always. Love your vibe and videos. X
I like the way you wore the Uniqlo one. I lost a wool blouse and wool skirt in the wash as well.. it makes me think twice about buying or rather wash woolen garments.. nice video. Keep them coming
Always love watching these videos. Thanks Lizzy!
Yesss I've been waiting for the cardi's! Please do a testing basics: boots next! xo
Loved this Lizzy! I'm so into cardis too at the moment! Would love to see a tailored trouser testing basics featuring Arket? xx
I love Arket!! Dont own anything but want everything lol... feel like nobody talks about this brand!
Great video. I think when you kept saying "cowl neck" you actually meant "crew neck." :-) A cowl neck is that loose, droopy turtleneck that hangs down on the chest. A crew neck is just a round, collarless neckline.
Given her level of fashion expertise, I'm sure she knows, she just misspoke. :)
Sharon Crowley if she knows already why not put it on her editing maybe correct herself. because i was confused the whole time and thankful someone said it
I hear you - I was confused at first too, because it was kind of hard to see the neckline with her hair covering it. I only really figured out that she had used the wrong word when she held the sweaters up again at the end. I'm sure Bettye's comment is helpful to many - definitely didn't mean to imply otherwise! My point was just that Lizzy herself probably already knows the correct term. Her reply to a comment further downstream basically says "oops, I said the wrong word" (I'm paraphrasing, despite the quotation marks). Maybe I confuse words more than most people, because it's totally understandable to me that someone would not catch an error like that through the editing process - because that has happened to me (in writing rather than on video, though).
I LOVE UNIQLO!!! It's a very underrated brand but their basics have such nice quality.
Where is the shirt in the end from?
Love your testing basics videos. I think it would be interesting to do it also with all pieces in the same price range. Because ultimately in the format you’re doing now, you’re weighing price vs quality/style, which is valuable, but still it would be helpful to just compare pieces in terms of quality and style etc.
Hi!! Love this series. That & Other stories cardigan is sooo lovely. Just wanted to say that I typically wash woolen pullovers and cardigans on low temperature programs that have minimum drum rotation during the wash. That keeps the garments from being damaged. I think the threads get damaged if you use higher drum rotation. Hope this was useful :) xxx
I have like 25 uniqlo merino wool tops. They wash better than anything I have ever owned. The way they keeo their shape is amazing.
Me too! They come up big in size though, so size down!
A testing basics on jewelry, like earrings could be really cool!
Testing basics for tailored trousers would be great! Thank you!
Really useful video thank you! I love the Uniqlo one. It's interesting that you call the button up to the neck "cowl". I've always called them "crew" 😉
yeah I deffo said the wrong word didn't I, hahah! Thank you xxx
Vince does the best cardigans..... well worth the money..... I get 1-2 every autumn/winter
I'd really love to see overalls/pinafore styling options! You've got such good style and I never know how to wear an those layer style options
Love love love this series! X
I’d love to see a testing basics for check mini skirts, I love them for autumn!
its so hot and summery in philippines (never needing cardigans really) but i still watched this video because i love how lizzy styles everything. shes my go to fashionista ❤️👌 did good!
Loved the uniqlo and &otherstories ones (price/kwalitie and shape and composition) tip for the american vintage = wash it again but pull it out the washer and lay it on a tawle and because its wet you can pull (with care) from top too buttom back to it shapes
Please please do transitional jackets (non blazers!) really struggling with choosing this year and your opinion would be great, love this series thanks Lizzy!
cardigan were always my favourite but had stop wearing it last year but now i feel like wear them hence seeing this video is just my thing
ooh just looking around and i'd love to see your take on corduroy. I love the texture but find it hard to style. XX
Would love to see a testing basic accessorise like belts, leather gloves, oversized scarves etc.
I LOVE CARDIGANS THIS IS SO EXCITING
Hey Lizzy, I’ve been on the hunt for a rain jacket and am struggling to find something stylish and effective (it seems I can find either or). Would love to see what you could do with this for a testing basics!
Found you from studio86, loving your style lizzy!
Hi Lizzy, love these videos! Would really enjoy one on block heeled ankle boots?
Love your style 😍
What kind of detergent did you use on all of them when washing? I wash all my wool sweaters in the washing machine and never had anything shrunk like that. It only happens to my mother because she forgets to use a wool detergent.
Honestly, I hate buying clothes that can't be machine washed. I can't be bothered with special care instructions.
Have you done a video about winter basic hats? If there is a basics for that? Anyways just a suggestion.
The cardigan that shrunk wasn’t superwash! Wool can be treated to be safe in the wash, or if it is blended with a synthetic fiber it can be safe in the wash, but natural wool will always felt (the fibers stick together and shrink) in the wash. A way around it is to hand wash wool objects with a wool wash and lay them flat to dry. Alpaca is just as likely to felt as sheep’s wool or cashmere.
hey lizzy, have you ever thought about doing a testing basics on combat boots?
what type of cardigan to wear first? thats so beautiful i want to buy but i didn't know what type
Could you do a chunky knit jumper testing basics?☺️ Also does Everlane ship to the UK? They might be good to use for this series as well!
Hi there Lizzy! can you please tell me what size UNIQLO T-SHIRT are you wearing?
Uniqlo-thanks for reminding me what good quality basics they have at quite reasonable prices. Ugh, the American Vintage sweater,, what a bummer. The washing process “felted” it, which is fine if you want to sew a pair of mittens with it. Happened to me more times than I should admit. 😚
Where did you get the white shirt at 18:41 from? It looks gorgeous!
I would love to see a testing basics on shorter style jackets that aren’t leather jackets. Xx
Love testing basics! 👍🏽
Where are your necklaces from, love them!
Yes girl, jackets!
Would you consider doing testing basics on army jackets?
wow love the day 4 outfit :o
You could do bomber jackets! I love those :)
Please do one with white trainers (e.g.Veja, Common Projects, Vans, Adidas). 🙌 tnx!
Please do a Testing Basics on sock booties!
Merino cardigan does not worth 200+. It is enough to buy a decent cashmere... I think you can get a good one from M&S. When you put cashmere and merino side to side, and really start wearing cashmere, there is no return. Cashmere is soooo soft and warm. You will never go back to those scratchy wool again! (merino is not scratchy, but it cannot compare with cashmere in terms of softness and warmth).
i know the pain of smth i liked being shrunk by mistake :( love your testing basics series
I am going to echo what everyone else is saying and mention silk blouses. Like button downs? They are something I wear all the time and would love to see more at different price points.
SILK BLOUSES! I would love your opinion
Everlane silk blouses are great
What size did you get in the tshirt because it’s men sizing? Xx
I love the look of and other stories one! It’s a shame I can’t wear wool (it always gives me a rash) otherwise it would be pretty high on my to-buy list for autumn 😔
Hi Lizzy! Why not a Testing basics on suede jackets, or loungewear? xx
Would love to see you testing active wear! Xx
I agree with others that you should never put fine fabrics in the dryer, but I have a 100% alpaca sweater I bought more than 15 years ago which does just fine in the washing machine. It actually looks almost the same as it did when I bought it, except for areas where the fibers have been rubbed under the arms. None of my alpaca items have ever done what that sweater did. The way that it shrank I would attribute to the wool in it, which can react to being battered by the agitation of a washer.
I think your pothos needs a slightly less sunny spot; it's looking leggy. ;)
Marion Ecks Has
For jackets, an interesting Testing Basics would be to do shearling jackets! x
Love this video as always 😊 Testing basics one of my favorite series, even thought I love your vlogs very much as well ! 😊 I just started working at Untited colors of Benetton and realized they have very nice basics, I wonder why you never included this brand before ? 😊
oooo no I haven't but it's a similar shop to Uniqlo isn't it? Will have to give it a go! xx
Can you give the details for the 3rd outfit? I couldn't understand what you said.
Stunning!
Can u tell me the Uniqlo light cardigan item no. Or link it it down below the details as u said
I love your white blouse you wore at the end. Can you tell me about it?
Maybe testing basics on denim jackets or a vlog of transitional outfits.
Testing basics brown boots x
If you used normal washing detergent that would have ruined the wool. You have to use the ‘delicates’ washing liquid. Xx
Iv’e had luck with soaking the sweater and stretching it back into shape on a flat surface and left to dry flat.
Loved all of the cardigans! How tall are you? So i can compare it better. Btw your videos are amazing
I love this video
Your cardigan shrunk because the wool it was made of was not superwash. Natural wool (lambs wool, alpaca etc) felts when you rub it while the wool is wet. Wool that has superwash treatment does not felt. The superwash treatment, however, uses very harmful chemicals (chlorine) and in knitting-world superwash yarn is not what trendy people use :)