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My favorite cardi

Day Vies

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Last week I had a continuing education luncheon to attend. I pulled out old faithful, my favorite blue old navy cardigan. I when I want to feel great and don't know what to wear I always start with this sweater. I wore it with a skirt this time (pic #1) because pants are a little tricky for me just now and I wanted a nice smooth line. (I believe I have Natalie to thank for the skirt tip).

I have included photos of other ways I have worn this cardigan. Picture 2 has been worn so many times, but I never get tired of it!

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Latest reply was from Day Vies

Anonymous

Very nice layering DV. I think the proportions work especially well with blazer length, cardi length and skirt. I also like how the white collar lights up your face. Yay for versatile pieces!

LoriFLA

All are fab! I especially love 3 and 4. I am so intimidated by belts-- you look great wearing yours.

Day Vies

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Fastkat -- many moons ago you couldn't pay me to wear a belt. As an apple I don't have a defined waistline. I thought belts pointed a huge arrow to what I felt was my biggest problem area. But I realized that sometimes without a belt I look much bigger than I am because untucked shirts create too much volume on my frame.

Linda

Number 3 is FANTASTIC and I love 4 too. They all look fab on you! Great point about belts and volume. Like fastcat, I am intimidated by belts but need to work on that -- I've got more Apple around the middle since menopause, darnit.

Meli

(website)

I love these, particularly #2!!

Thistle

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I see what that is old faithful! You look terrific in that color and in that cardi. Not sure how you pull off a cardi with such pizzazz. They always tend to look frumpy on me

You look terrific in all of them, but I love #4 and #4 the best. It makes your legs look miles long!

Beth Ann

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This is like a tutorial of cardi fabness. Love the hue and the fit is classic and comfortable, the styling modern and chic.

You're transitioning your wardrobe beautifully!

columbine(erin)

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That cardigan loves you back. I always like how you layer and wear a belt so skillfully. I haven't got the hang of that yet.

Isabel

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WOW ! Who would have ever thought that a turquoise blue cardigan could be so freakin' versatile ? It is fantastic. You have ignited the desire in me to try belts again too.

( You just look so fantastic in color and it just goes with that incredible smile that just screams HAPPY ! )

unfrumped

Veteran

Still looking so good!

Helena

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What a beautiful color on you and great outfits.

TraceyLiz65

(website)

Veteran

This shade is a beautiful color for you and the layering is fabulous! No wonder it is a favorite of yours... Love ti with the orange...

Vicki

(website)

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Love the color and you're reading my mind, because that is THE EXACT SHADE I want to buy! Beautiful any way you wear it.

Day Vies

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Thistle - yeah #4 is definitely a favorite -- All of my go-to trousers have either been purchased or hemmed to that length Wide-leg long length trousers have treated me well. I think you could play with a basic cardi and a fun colored tank under one of your jackets (suit or leather). The strong shoulder line of the jacket would keep your cardi from looking frumpy. Also, I think it would allow you 2 relatively inexpensive layers to play with color combinations.

Echo

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I love, LOVE your layering style. Somehow it looks sleek and intentional and gorgeous when you do it, and lumpy and random when I try! And how cute are the shoes in #5? I can't get over how they match the cardi and belt. Absolutely fab!

Day Vies

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Echo - none of my traditional crew neck cardigans looked very stylish on me until I started sizing down. Before I'd buy cardigans in large and XL in every color I liked and wonder why I never wore them. (Because they looked frumpy!!!!) Believe it or not most of my cardigans are mediums (I have one that's a size small but I am sure that brand is over-sized). Although in woven tops I wear a Petite XL or a 16/18P.
Because sizing is not consistent across brands I look at 3 areas to determine if I am going to get a sleek fit with a new cardigan.

Does it fit on my shoulder, if the shoulder seam is sliding off the edge of my shoulder and down my arm it's a no (I never have the opposite problem my shoulders aren't that broad).
Does the fabric provide a close comfortable fit on my arm. It shouldn't feel tight nor should there be gaping especially at the cuff.
Is the sweater comfortable and flattering open and buttoned up? Does the fabric lay smoothly over my body? If it creates a boxy shape it's too big.

I am almost always looking for perfect fit (as opposed to over-sized or shrunken/body con) and this is how I usually go about getting it.

Liz A.

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Girl, I know! I have this same cardigan in navy, and I used to have yellow. The yellow got kinda grungy and had to go, and the navy is getting faded I don't want to let it go, because they don't make them in 100% cotton anymore

Ornella

(website)

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I love #1 - professional outfit with a lot of personality and playfulness. I think the colour is beautiful and every single way you've styled this cardigan practically makes it a neutral in your wardrobe.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

That shade of blue is beautiful on you, DV. No wonder you love this cardigan. It loves you right back.

Aquamarine

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You look so good in that color blue. It seems like pregnancy is treating you well!

Day Vies

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Aquamarine - Only pic #1 is an evolving pregnancy picture. The rest of them are me remembering "the glory days"

Missey

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It should be a favorite...the color is glorious on you! I especially love the cardi paired with coral. Made me smile

Suz

(website)

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I love your explanations about how you fit this so well. Very helpful, because if anyone understands good fit, it is you.

Also, isn't it great to have something in the closet that never lets you down? Not to mention an outfit you can repeat and never get tired of it?

This shade of blue is lovely on you. No wonder you love the sweater.

Karie

(website)

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Isn't it great to have such a versatile item of clothing in your wardrobe? That sweater looks fantastic on you!

deb

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I am so glad you are back! That color of blue is fantastic on you.

Jaime

(website)

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The color is wonderful on you and you have shown how versatile it can be - a true wardrobe workhouse and deservedly so.

SarahTheWhite

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I am so inspired by how many different outfits you got out of that one sweater... And how completely different they are, and how beautiful you look in them. Just all around inspired.

Aubergine

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Beautiful shade of blue! I love the variety of ways you've worn this. I'm especially impressed with the belted ones, since it always looks funny when try to belt over cardigans.

Joy

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You positively glow, especially in that shade of blue. How are you feeling? I love your outfit for the meeting, and all the others too.

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