After an unintentionally low buy year and major edits in spring and fall, I suddenly bought a lot of new items in the last few weeks! Quite a few from Canadian retailers but quite a lot also from Banana Republic. My knits in particular were in dire need of an update and the sales and easy returns if things did not work out overpowered my buy Canadian rule. At least the warehousing is here. If that counts?

Here are a few of my new items with reviews. I'll post the rest as I wear them.

1 - 4. Oversized cashmere sweater in burgundy. I took my usual size. Reviewers complained about the neckline being fussy but I did not find that. The cashmere is soft and I like the cut. I don't know yet about pilling of course. This one fits the way that gorgeous blue sweater from Simon's should have fit. Wearing it with Zara jeans, La Canadienne boots (last year) and a new puffer from Peak Performance. I love the bright red interior with dark red outer side.

5-8. Cashmere turtleneck in charcoal. I love the boxy cut with the slits. Unlike the other sweater it is not truly oversized -- the shoulder fit is very neat. I took my regular BR size. I am also wearing light grey wool wide legs from BR. I love their lightweight wool pants and wear them for WFH as well as teaching days. These ones are fun because you can casualize them by wearing the tie waist out, or dress them up by pulling the strings in.

I would highly recommend these two sweaters. The grey comes in many colours. The burgundy comes in several other colours as well.

Apologies for the lighting. I know you all get it!