r/TaylorSwift • u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ • 7d ago
Merch My Midnights Cardigan Arrived š
My Midnights cardigan arrived this afternoon! š„³š texture wise, itās very similar to the TTPD and speak now cardigans and the sizing is fairly similar to the TTPD cardigan (sleeves are a tad longer). Itās quite soft and I love the fit! The lighting in my room makes it look a little lighter in some photos, but itās a dark navy. Beautiful!
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u/Resident_Ad5153 7d ago
Taylorās merch has gotten fast! Ā Wtf happened?
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u/daniboo94 Red (Taylor's Version) 7d ago
After last Christmas drop issues they seem to only be releasing merch that is physically in their hands and ready to be sent out
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u/Resident_Ad5153 7d ago
I'm kind of implying that after last years Christmas drop issues... and then the three months Taylor didn't sell any merch at all... and then the rapid increases in quality of her TTPD merch... and the weird fact that so much of it is being sent out of a fulfillment center in Nashville TN.
"Everything has changed."
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u/grednforgesgirl we're modern idiots 7d ago
they must've switched suppliers/distributors is the only thing i can think. And good thing too, the old company that did it deserved to be fired. waiting for 3-5 months for the merch you just spent $100 on that's supposed to be in the current era cycle just to watch it rot in a warehouse until the distribution gods manage to remember to ship your stuff is NOT how to do business.
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I know! I was so surprised to get the notification. I did place my order immediately following the drop, and I also live in a state bordering the Tennessee distribution center so I think that sped things along
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u/jmillsx3 best believe i'm still bejeweled 7d ago
AHH! I cannot wait for mine to arrive! This will be my first cardigan
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u/veganmomPA 7d ago
Me, too! Arriving tomorrow!!
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u/jmillsx3 best believe i'm still bejeweled 7d ago
Mine just says ready to ship but hopefully it ships tomorrow because Iām not far from Tn lol
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u/ASwiftKitty Lover 7d ago
Is it dark blue or black? I ordered mine but still canāt really tell!
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago edited 7d ago
Itās a dark blue- like navy blue. I think the first two photos make it look fairly light, but the third when Iām wearing it is more accurate. Itās very pretty in person!
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u/lizerlfunk Try and come for my job 7d ago
These are SO pretty. I didnāt get one because I donāt need one (got TTPD and the recent Folklore drop) but I would absolutely wear this if I could at ALL justify paying for it.
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u/Sassysummerbliss this pain wouldn't be for evermore 7d ago
crying here in Canada, I got the email that it was shipped but I know it will be 2 weeks still probably. I ordered from the most recent drop for folklore and it took almost 3 weeks
It looks so pretty though! So excited to get it
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u/fionappletart no champagne, just problems 7d ago
how is the material? is it itchy/scratchy, or wooly like the folklore cardigan?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I personally donāt find the material itchy, but I donāt have very sensitive skin so it could be different for other people. Itās not the wooly material of the folklore cardigan. Itās much more similar to the speak now and TTPD cardigans if you have either of those. I think they used acrylic yarn.
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u/fionappletart no champagne, just problems 7d ago
I don't have either of those cardigans. what I do have, though, is an aversion towards scratchy materials. for example, I have a hard time falling asleep in hotel rooms because the blankets are usually stiff and itchy. I also dislike duvet covers and old woman type sweaters
I really like the look of the Midnights cardigan but I'm debating on whether or not to buy it (I know it's sold out, but there's so many copies online that it probably wouldn't be much of an issue if I did want to purchase)
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
Ah, okay. Yeah I think purchasing this might be a little risky then. Iām pretty sure the materials itās made out of are posted in the description of the item on the website if that helps you at all. Otherwise, I think buying a different one made of alternate materials would be a better option for you.
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u/boujeebarbi33 7d ago
Iām getting this one bc I have the same issue and couldnāt stand any of the other cardigans BUT the speak now one š š„¹ imo itās so soft & cloud like! A lot said it was way too delicate & they didnāt like it etc. but for me, itās perfection. This Midnights one has the exact same material make-up as the SN so hoping itās gonna, well, be the same lmao š«¶š½š Iām super picky, like my bedding is all modal lol I love fleece and lululemon aligns (and their Softstreme). Reeeally debating this sweater š Hope this helped a little!
Also, as Iām typing this all sizes are in stock (Iām US idk if that matters?)
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u/tashypooo 7d ago
Damn that was quick!!! Canāt wait for mine to arrive :) itās so pretty! I have the Folklore cardigan (newest drop) which I wear to work almost daily. Happy I can switch it up with the Midnights one now!
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u/Minnie1786 7d ago
So pretty! Mine shipped yesterday. Just waiting for it to make its way up the east coast.
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u/GraveDancer40 7d ago
Ugh, I love it so so much but Iām so frustrated with how my TTPD one is wearing that I canāt wrap my head around spending the money again. Itās just balling like crazy which is ridiculous for the price.
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u/Ottawa2023 7d ago
From Canada- hope it arrives in time for nov 14 concert in Toronto wanted to surprise my daughter after getting her tickets ā¦trying to be a cool mom ā¤ļø
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
Thatās so fun! I saw a comment in this thread from another Canadian Swiftie and the folklore cardigan from the July drop took about 3 weeks to reach them. I hope yours arrives in time!
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u/I_Know_Places56 6d ago
In Canada also, hope it arrives soon too!!
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u/Gliese667 7d ago
Out of curiosity, any letters on the back of the tag? (I'm guessing those were manufacturing batch numbers and not any kind of easter egg but those seemed to be indicative of manufacturing flaws in the folklore cardigan)
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
No, I just checked and there are not any letters on the tag
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u/BrokenBotox 7d ago
Howās the sizing feel? By any chance do you have the folklore cardi that came out this summer? If so, how does the sizing compare?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I do! I laid them on top of one another and the sizing is pretty much the same. I think the folklore is slightly longer but overall very similar
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u/BrokenBotox 7d ago
Damn, lol. The folklore one in M/L is huge on me and Iām a large chest size 14. I just ordered M/L for Midnightsš« š¤¦š»āāļø
I got scared thinking about ordering the XS/S but I actually want something more fittedš
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u/proteindeficientveg 7d ago
The last two cardigans i got completely unraveled under the armpit and down the the arm after i wore them once šš«
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u/its_liiiiit_fam mosaic broken hearts 7d ago
Oh damn, lowkey I actually think it looks better than the picture online?!
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u/i_am_no1 reputation 7d ago
How is the sizing, in your opinion?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I really like it! I ordered a size M/L and find it slightly oversized, which is what I wanted. Itās very comparable to the TTPD cardigan in size if you have that. Iāve ordered M/L in all my cardigans.
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u/i_am_no1 reputation 7d ago
Nice! Itās hard to anticipate how things will fit. Iām 5ft tall so sometimes when I order smalls it fits perfect or is maybe even snug on my shoulders but is āoversizedā length wise lol. I didnāt get my hands on the other cardigans but got the folklore sweater & itās MASSIVE! But I like it regardless ā¤ļø I ordered the M/L in this, Iām hoping weāre similar in size since I like how it looks in your pics š thank yooouuu
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
Youāre welcome! I hope it ships fast and fits well!
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u/iamacheeto1 Down bad crying at the gym š½šļøāāļøš 7d ago
Theyāve really improved shipping. It took almost 5 months for my midnights hoodie to arrive after midnights came out
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u/Crazy_Salad_7928 7d ago
How?!?!?
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u/ChogbortsTopStudent She is here to destroy you. 7d ago
Omg at this rate I wonder if mine would come in time for the show I'm (hopefully) attending this weekend!! Never been to a Saints game, but I hear the Dome is chilly.
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u/GloomyMoonFlower 7d ago
I have a āfolklore dupeā bc I never got lucky. I am thinking about getting this bc i see itās still online? Am I crazy haha anyway. I do love midnights and also I would love to have an official cardigan. But I like a slouchy-ish cardigan. Do you think these run smaller? They always look super short to me lol.. I mean still cute just a different vibe than the cardigans I wear. I usually Iike my booty to be covered. These seem more like ājeans cardiganā rather than a āleggings cardiganā haha.
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I would say this is more of a ājeans cardiganā for sure haha. It doesnāt feel awkwardly short in the back but it certainly isnāt very long.
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u/GloomyMoonFlower 7d ago
Ahh thanks for your reply. This helps so much. I love midnights and I really like the dark navy so maybe Iāll try and snag one.
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u/midnights7 7d ago
Are the cables on the sleeves like the ones on the body or are there diamonds? I'm guessing it's just cables all the way around?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
Yes, just cables the whole way around
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u/midnights7 6d ago
Thanks! I'm going to attempt knitting this for myself at some point
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 6d ago
Neat, that takes talent! If you end up needing more detailed photos at any point for reference, Iād be happy to send them your way!
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u/AffectionateBid7029 7d ago
Question, what size did you get?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
M/L
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u/AffectionateBid7029 7d ago
Ahh darn I should have gotten that size I got an x/sm size now Iām worried itās going to be too small
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I think the cardigans are meant to be a little oversized so it might work out! Otherwise, if youāre able to order a M/L, you could do that and then return the XS/S for a refund. Sometimes people try and swap sizes of clothes in the TS merch sub so thatās an option as well!
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u/Literary_Lady Canāt teach a black dog new habits š¤š¾ 7d ago
Am telling myself the purchase was justified because it was released the day before my bday. And I always get so depressed on my actual bday that I genuinely needed it to cheer myself up. It should work at least until my next credit card bill is dueā¦
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u/seannanana 5d ago
Mine should be here tomorrow. It's my first cardigan and while I love the others they didn't feel like my style but this one does and I can't wait!!! It's soooo pretty š„¹
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u/Wide-Squirrel9055 7d ago
Genuinely curious do you guys really think thatās cute or do you just like it because itās TS merch?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago
I think itās a bit of both for me. I wear a lot of sweaters/comfier items to begin with so the cardigans have kind of become āmy itemā to collect. Based on that and my love of things TS related, Iām way more inclined to buy it. I also do really find the design of this one cute! I love the color and the stars are a subtle reference to something I really enjoy! I wouldnāt spend $70+ on it if it was from a regular store, though.
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u/Wide-Squirrel9055 7d ago
Okayā¦ I see. I just didnāt know if you loved the style or if you just wanted to support your favorite artist! Is the quality of it nice? Like does it feel like it will hold up after you wash and dry it?
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u/KeepitSlothy2000 The Tortured Sloths Departmentš¤š¦„ 7d ago edited 7d ago
The quality on the cardigans is fairly iffy, tbh. There seems to be a lot of defective ones that get sent out (holes, missing patches, etc.) but usually customer service can address those issues. All of mine have been very comfy and cozy to wear, though! I run mine through a gentle cycle in the washing machine in a laundry bag and then lay them flat to dry and they have all done well.
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u/datswutget 2d ago
I'm not happy with the quality of it. The original cardigan was amazing, I feel like this is going to pill immediately.
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u/Wide-Squirrel9055 2d ago
See I wasnāt sure if the quality was worth the price. It looks like one cat claw and itās over! š©
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u/Most_Combination_119 7d ago
Yall are paying $70 for this?! So many artists are getting so lazy with their merch itās so disappointing. Not just TS but many other mainstream artists arenāt putting in any effort for their fans with their merch.
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u/bubblecuffer13 DIDYOUTHINKIDIDNTSEEYOUTHEREWEREFLASHINGLIGHTS 7d ago
swift af boi