10.11.09

Life after the drapey cardigan

Okay, so you've put away the drapey cardigan - now what?

The same woman in a
drapey jacket
and a tailored jacket.
Double or single breasted- they both work. If you're bustier up top go for a single breasted jacket as the double breasted adds girth.
What's that? You're going to miss all those bulky folds up front on your draping cardigan sweater? How about a draping light weight jersey top with a long chainor five with your jacket? I wear a cashmere sweater under mine.

A well tailored jacket is never too dressy.
Yes, you can move around in it as easy as the drapey cardigan.
You'll be surprised how differently people respond to you.

Why not try it and find out for yourself?



2 comments:

Emily Kennedy said...

Seriously. The tailored jacket is amazing.

bijou living said...

I think so too. Of course there are many different looks you can go for - I'm a bit of a rocker so my picks are obvious. I also like the sexy librarian look. For example, a tweed tapered jacket with a chiffon blouse. Then there's the prep school look with the navy shorter tapered jacket with gold buttons worn with a button down or light weight jersey polo.

I've been stuffing a silk plum colored pocket square in the chest pocket of my black one when I wear it with my black jeans and black boots. The husband loves it.