4 March 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Neckscape – BabyEtte on Etsy
- Plaid button down – AE, thrifted
- Navy cardi – H&M
- Skinnies – thrifted
- Boots – thrifted
- Bag – thrifted
- Cat – Louie
Endnotes:
Yesterday, A. shared some of her secrets for layering a cardigan over a button down shirt, answering a common question we’ve received lately. Since she’s already given some great advice on the matter, I have only a little to add to the topic: I layer cardigans over button downs often because both cardigans and button downs reside merrily and plentifully in my wardrobe and so they’re bound to meet frequently. I find that it’s easiest to leave the cardigan unbuttoned when the button down is of a heavier or bulkier material (as is the case here). When the button down is of a lightweight fabric and is close fitting, then buttoning the cardigan is easy and doesn’t result in any bunching.
When dealing with heavier layers that are best left loose and unbuttoned (as is the case today), I find that balancing out the bulkier top half with close fitting pants or skinny jeans makes for the best proportions. While a belted cardigan over button down creates that nice definition up top which works well with a fuller skirt, a loose and bulkier top layer necessitates more structure at the bottom. It’s that ‘pick one’ rule: have one loose and flowey element countered by one close-fitting and structured element. S.
Neckscape by BabyEtte, originally uploaded by academichic.
4 March 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
Oh I love that bag!
I see Kelly has beat me to it but I, too, love that bag! I think the point of wearing skinnies with voluminous tops is good – I never think to put cardigans over button downs but maybe now I will.
And hello to Louie!
Also drooling over the bag.
Great pointers about volume/tailoring on top and bottom and mixing knits and wovens. It’s difficult to pinpoint why some looks ‘work’ and others don’t- I guess it’s all about balance. I love that you (and E and A) are such teachers to your readers.
Look out for that MASSIVE orange stripey beast behind you! I hope you’re enjoying your time at home, S. :D
Cat = best accessory ;) (I pretty much just wanna wuffle my face in his belly fur and call him baby names)
What a fabulous casual look, S. The scarf is a lovely finishing touch.
I love the contrast of the loose neckscape with the structured bag! Great styling.
Hey Louie! whaddup?
That bag is great and I’m loving the neckscape scarves. So functional but they have such pretty fluidity.
Thanks, all!
I have to say that I’m really in love with my new Neckscape – they’re really unexpectedly wonderful. So easy to wear and comfortable in that soft jersey fabric. Go check out BabyEtte on Etsy if you’re interested in one! S
The scarf and bag are so great together!
That is casual and cute. Love the kitty haha