Blanket cardigans seem to be everywhere this season. Cozy and warm, they would be a great option for airplane travel, lounging around the house or even the office. Wait, the office?
If you find a blanket or open cardigan that hits at the hip, grab a wide belt like this black belt from Calvin Klein and cinch it closed for shape. Wear this look with full-length trousers or pencil skirts. It’s a casual blazer alternative that packs a lot of warmth and style.
Elected Official
12th Street by Cynthia Vincent Blanket Cardi ($380)
Hill Staffer
DKNY Jeans Drape Front Cardi ($130)
Paid Intern
Staring at Stars Intarsia Drape Cardigan ($69)
(I love it when the cheapest one is the best one.)
Plus-size: INC Concepts Plus-size Sweater ($62) Petite: Nic + Zoe Dots and Dashes Cardi ($133)
This is a first! I’m not sure I would ever see this in the office at Albany.
For a couple of season in 09-10, I wore a heavy grey drape cardigan with a wide leather belt to the Capitol. I paired it with a pencil skirt and a v-neck blouse in grey print. The cinched belt made it look like a peplum. It was one of my favorite outfits, so you might be surprised.
Belle – Thank you. The place I work gets so cold! Even in early fall. I already have taken to heart your advice about the heating pad on the chair. I think with slacks the middle option with a belt would work very nicely.
Cardigans are the best. But I’m having a hard time picturing the blanket-cardigan-plus-belt look. Do you have a pinterest shot or two you can link to?
This isn’t exactly what I was going for, but it’s the closest I could find. The belt is hideous, something more basic is better. https://theundercoverstylist.wordpress.com/tag/fashion/page/3/#jp-carousel-70