While I love a chunky, comfortable, cozy, preferably cashmere sweater, I don’t wear all that many cardigan type, zipper sweaters. They get a bad rap as being for old ladies. And if I’m honest, a lot of them aren’t that cute and should not be worn by any woman at any age.
But occasionally, we all find that random piece. That thing we would never ordinarily buy or wear but it’s in front of us, maybe on sale, and something about it makes us sure we have stumbled upon magic and we must buy it.
That’s what happened with both of these cardigan – zipper – jacket – sweaters. They are both from the iconic brand St. John, a label, again, mostly saved for the “ladies who lunch” crowd. I don’t even hear a whole lot about St. John anymore or see their clothes when I’m wandering around the mall. But these two pieces stole my heart years ago when I spotted them on the sale rack.
They are beautiful, versatile pieces that prove when a piece suits your body and style, you can pair it with things that allow you to shine.
I have to admit the red is my favorite. It’s shrunken size, vibrant color, and crystal accents make me swoon every time I see it in my closet. I have worn it with just about every skirt in my closet. Recently, I paired it with this plaid mini to make it feel young and appropriate for a daytime outing. I added in my favorite red purse and shoes, both more than fifteen years old. The red of the accessories doesn’t match the top as much as it does some of the tones in the skirt, adding another dimension to the outfit.
I popped a leopard print skirt with the gold and black jacket. The flared skirt is a striking contrast to the classic jacket. With a gold purse and iridescent gold shoes, the tones of the outfit become an elevated neutral that’s just a little different than black or brown.
I don’t know if I’ll add more cardigans to my wardrobe, but I do know I want to keep wearing these.
Cardigans: St. John // Plaid skirt: Rag and Bone // Leopard skirt: Fendi // Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Red bag: Prada // Gold bag: Sophia Webster
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