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This year's NAS has been a mixed bag for me. I bought bras, body lotion, fabric wash, nightwear, and gifts. I haven't been inspired by any footwear, unusual for me but perhaps fueled by the fact I love the footwear I have and don't yet need to replace anything. Not needing footwear freed up a big part of the budget for splurging on my favorite breed of knitwear: cashmere. My style is casual and laid-back with touches of interesting.

Every year I seek out cashmere, looking for something different or special. I found two winners. I'm wearing old slacks and boots in the modeling pics (anyone who remembers me from past sales will also note the new mirror that allows me to take proper modeling photos).

1. Vince Cashmere Oversize Sweater in Mulberry. Mulberry is a much-loved color that got worn-from-love out of my wardrobe -- and oversized sweaters are perfect winter wear. For both reasons, I pounced. I'm a big girl and the Large fit me. I love Vince quality and this sweater has that. The weave is substantial and super soft. The stiff price is justified (for me) because I have reason to believe this sweater will last. Every Vince cashmere sweater I ever bought still looks like new. This one is less special than some but I know I will wear it a ton.

2. Equipment Dee Leopard Print Cashmere. I have never had a leopard print sweater and always rather wanted one. This one is gray, which is a huge plus because anything gold in color washes me out and causes people to ask if I've been ill. I wasn't sure if this would fit (never tried the brand), but... leopard print! And... it fits! Again, a Large. I really like it. Like, seriously like.

And I grabbed up the following jacket on the first day of the sale. Ever since my knee replacements last year I am a walking fool and was on the hunt for a fun jacket to wear out walking. Visible color a plus.

3. Patagonia Nano Puff Water Resistant Jacket. Vibrant IKAT Purple! I sure hope it fits. It has yet to be delivered, though is supposedly on its way along with the bras and other stuff. Could not do a Find because it is sold out in every color and the only image that comes up is blah gray.

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Vince Vince Cashmere Oversize Sweater | Nordstrom

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Equipment Equipment Dee Leopard Print Cashmere Sweater | Nordstrom

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6 years ago

LaPed

Veteran

Nice picks! Both sweaters look great on you. I love the cut of the Vince cashmere -- and the colour -- and it's always exciting to find a cooler-toned leopard print.

Kathie

Great sweaters! LOVE the leopard one on you!

delurked

AL - I love both these sweaters on you. Good for your coloring and look very useful.

Suz

(website)

Those sweaters are both killer on you! Wow! Thanks for showing us.

MsMaven

Love the leopard on you--passed it by the first time because I already have a gray one in merino, but seeing how great this looks on is temptation. Like the mulberry as well.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Linda, I like the silhouette and length on the Equipment pullover. Did you try a size up too? I'd have liked to see the comparison. GREAT pattern on you, and gorgeous with your grey hair.

FWIW, if you were shopping with me, we'd have tried a size up on the Vince pullover. It's suppose to be a little roomier and longer all over - (but you don't need to wear it as roomy as the model). This IS a cropped pullover, but the size looks short here to my eye. What do you think?

Author Linda

Thanks, everyone, for the uplifting feedback.

Angie, the Equipment pullover doesn’t come in XL, so I went with the Large and crossed my fingers. I would have ordered the larger size but think this one fits well enough to keep.

I’ve put the XL Vince pullover in my cart. I’ll see if it works better. Cropped sweaters, or any cropped tops, tend to look short on me because I have a longer torso. No neck. Just a long torso and long legs with a head on top!

Linda, I think the Equipment pullover fits well enough to keep too. ENJOY.

Thanks for ordering the XL in the Vince. I think it will be the ticket.

Joy

Nice choices and good to know about the quality of Vince cashmere. Unfortunately I look sick in mulberry and am holding out for a snow leopard pint (or orange leopard or peach or even blue).

Anonymous

WOW. GREAT BUYs. That mulberry sweater is amazing on you!!!!

You did exceedingly well.

Windchime

What beautiful, cohesive colors! You could expand these things into a capsule (maybe you already have).

I, too, am longer waisted and am hoping there will always be longer lengths available. Good call to try the Vince sweater in a different size. Isn’t it great that it doesn’t cost anything to try?

Keix

The colors of both sweaters are just divine on you!

bj1111

That leopard is wow on you.

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