10th Commandment: February 13
Feb 13, 2013
I like lightweight sweaters for casual work days. Pair them with pencil skirts and statement necklaces. Trousers and scarves. Tucked into peplum skirts with belts.
If you’re larger chested, a v-neck might be preferrable to the crewneck. I also like scoopnecks, provided you don’t show too much cleavage. And even if you’re not well-endowed, sometimes showing a little skin is more flattering to your figure.
And if you’re small chested, you can try something a little different and wear a lightweight cardigan backwards so that the buttons run up the back. It doesn’t work on everyone, but on the right body type, it can look chic.
I also like that this sweater has a 3/4-length sleeve, it feels a little bit more “spring” than a full-length sleeve.
I have a Tippi sweater in pink. While the quality is good and I love the 3/4 sleeves, I'd caution anyone who is thick in the middle against getting one. The material clings to every last scrap of belly flub.
I LOVE this sweater. I have it in three colors, and it looks great dressed up or down. I find it very figure flattering.
I think I know the answer to this, but here goes: Anyone have any super-awesome tricks for putting on a cardigan over a 3/4-length sleeve, without pushing the 3/4-length sleeve up to your shoulder?
My office temperature changes a lot, so I put on/take off a cardigan several times a day. Love the Tippi sweater but I this happens every time I wear it. Magical suggestions, anyone? Are blazers my only option?
I'm intrigued by the wear-it-backwards look — from the back I agree that it adds an interesting twist, but is there a photo of how it looks from the front? Maybe I'm just a skeptic, but I think from the front it would just look like someone put their cardigan on backwards.
And I share SLG's problem with the 3/4 sleeve + cardigan dilemma. The heater in my office has two settings — blasting or off — meaning I'm constantly putting on and taking off a cardigan, often resulting in awkwardly bunched fabric.
Does anyone know how the fit of the Tippi compares to the Jackie? Thanks!
I love cardigans but I can't get my mind to deal with tbe backwards one. It reminds me of my teachers during middle school spirit week's “backwards day”.
Here's a backwards cardigan from the front. Apparently it's a trend from the 50's.
https://thistimetomorrow-krystal.blogspot.com/2012/02/back-against-wall.html
Just wanted to comment that as a “larger chested” woman, I prefer not to wear v-neck tops to the office. Doing so requires wearing an extra layer underneath to ensure nothing accidentally makes an appearance. Maybe I'm buying the wrong kind of v-necks or in the wrong size? That's just my preference/experience.