We attended an intimate gathering at a friend’s home for New Years Eve. I wore a cashmere cardigan (this one to be exact) over Glenna. The cashmere was cuddly and soft, and the outfit appropriate for the occasion, but I felt decidedly laid back while wearing it.
During the fall I enjoyed wearing a different cashmere cardigan over Justina, and while that outfit too had a casual vibe, it also had a put-together factor given to it by Justina’s collar, cuffs and crisp cotton fabric.
Cropped Cardigan over Hannah
So how does one make cashmere look crisp and put together? Consider the style of the cashmere – a hooded poncho conveys a different message than a structured cardigan with a shawl collar and button front (collars lend an air of authority to your persona). And pair your cashmere cardigan with a crisp ‘button-down’ shirt. Go for this look – a boyfriend cardi over Emma.
Boyfriend cardi paird with Emma and skinny belt
How about you? What do you pair with your cashmere toppers to make them more professional and smart?
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I meant to comment on this earlier. Do you think the issue is really cashmere, or is it the style of the cardigan?
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