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Cardigan Confession


 I have a confession to make: up until about 2 months ago, I didn’t own a single cardigan.  I have no real explanation for this – except that every time I wore one, I felt it looked too conservative for my personal taste and I couldn’t quite get the styling right.  I’ve recently added 3 to my closet since I discovered the longer-length v-neck cardigans are perfect for me.  In fact, I’m starting to wonder how I ever lived without them.  So, when the weather took an unexpected dip over the weekend, I experimented by layering this lightweight striped one (very similar to the Gap style here, but for less!) over my cargo vest & adding a scarf…which proved to be an ideal combination for the cooler temperatures.


 What I’m wearing:

StyleMint t-shirt (similar), Old Navy vest (similar), c/o Lily + Violet cardigan (here), Levi’s jeans (on sale here), Old Navy scarf (similar here or here), RoseGold booties (via eBay; similar), Dockers aviators (similar), Vintage clutch (similar), Michael Kors watch, Bracelets: Forever 21 (on sale here) & c/o Christina M. Boutique (here), Nails: Sally Hansen Red Zin

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  11. kimberlykotsiras says

    Unlike you, I own in excess of 30 cardigans! I find them to be my go to piece. Now that you're into them, you'll probably find yourself collecting them like I do. I love this outfit, it is something I would wear head to toe! Thanks for always posting such affordable, but chic pieces.

  13. Christinah715 says

    Love the cardigan – I wore a similar navy and white-striped one yesterday! Never thought to layer it like you did, I'll have to try it now that I have a cargo vest. Love the scarf, too!

  25. PennyPincherFashion says

    Hi Krash, I typically wear a small (or xs, depending on the brand) in tops or 2-4 in blouses. For skirts & dresses, I wear a 4 and in pants I usually need a 6 (since I'm pear-shaped). Hope that helps! 🙂

  26. secretivestyle.com says

    I'm the same way! I can never find a cardi that fits me perfect! I'll have to try out the longer version, too. You look seriously gorgeous and I love how you layered it over your vest!! x

  41. Jordin- I Love That! says

    Thats funny that you wrote about this because I was just thinking that I have a ton of cardigans but never know how to wear them. I feel like they can be boring! You put this together so well! Love it!

  43. Jenny Lauren says

    What?!? Seriously!?! Too funny! I own more cardigans than anything else in my wardrobe! I actually try to stay away from them when possible now because I think I may have worn one every single day last year! I had fallen into a cardigan-rut! You definitely look fabulous in yours, and I LOVE the stripes and layers!

    xo Jenny
    http://www.crazystylelove.com

  47. jules says

    i don't know how you survived this long without owning at least one cardigan – i live in mine! at least you have seen the light and jumped on the bandwagon 🙂

    xo julesinflats.com

  48. SK says

    I would have never thought to put a cardigan over a vest like that! I love it!! Glad you finally gave into getting some cardigans 🙂

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