The Casual Warmth Of A Sweater Coat

 I have a sweater coat. 

A red one that I have had for most likely more than a decade, and although I may still wear it from time to time, it should probably be retired to the 'give it away' pile.

 I subscribe to a few retail websites of which I know the clothing quality is up to my standards with well stitched seams and fabrics that won't fall apart in one washing.

Lately I had been receiving notices from The Loft that all... yes ALL of their sweaters were 40% off, their new fall styles, not clearance styles.

 So I went to their store at our local mall and tried this light gray sweater coat on for size and fell in love with it.

 Although this could also be worn in a dressed up fashion, I am pretty much a casual country, jean gal, so on went some suede boots, a pair of flared faded jeans with a high waist, a mens tan crew neck sweatshirt over a cream colored lightweight turtle neck, two necklaces for a touch of glam and of course my favorite leather hat.

 All of this rain with temperatures in the low fifties has been chilling me through and through, to the bone kind of chill, so I wore the sweater all day today.

 This sweater is heavier than my old sweater coat...

but I highly recommend it for anyone, who like me, is easily chilled on wet autumn day.

Here are the links to create this look.

Sweater which was 40% off retail. Boots are old but try these. Flared jeans from Macy's. Men's crew neck sweatshirt. Bling Necklace is old, but from The Loft. Also a string of pearls which I have had FOREVER.  Hat by Minnetonka

Dressing Toastily

Our cold and WET winter weather continues from last night into today, definitely sweater times for this gal.

This is the Loft's Ribbed Grandpa Cardigan.  I came across it yesterday while making a quick stop at our local mall,  The Loft makes such great quality clothing, and I don't mind spending the money when I know something is going to last.  My last cardigan, a winter white with a hood, finally gave up the ghost this year after a decade or better of wear.  I think it may have been a JC Penney brand.  

Now, after purcahasing this gray sweater I decided to look at some of the comment on The Loft's website, and for the most part those who purchased it said it was itchy and that it shed.  I have not found that to be the case, but had I been considering it as an online order I most likely would not have made the buy based on the 'itchy' comments.  I am wearing a long sleeved blouse under my sweater today and have not noticed any discomfort to my skin.  You will have to make your own decision on this one.

The length of this sweater is good if you are a tall gal... if you are short and don't like the longish look then move on ladies.  Sleeves are of ample length as well and I have cuffed them.  My plan is to wear it with a light blue chambray button down shirt.  

Cardigans are a staple in any girl's wardrobe and my closet was simply not complete without one.

 To add a finished look to the sweater and the chambray shirt (which I already owned) I will be adding the Lattice Tassled scarf, also from The Loft. I am generally not a tassle gal, but the lattice design just does it for me.

Wishing YOU a toasty sweater kind of day!

*The Loft has not compensated me to mention their products*

*images on this post are from the Loft's website*