James Perse ruched pencil skirt – very similar version by Three Dots | made in the US (very old…)
Everlane ryan tank | made in the US
James Perse long terry cardigan | made in the US
Rachel Comey Moon wedge
Everlane Petra tote | purchased with credits from Everlane
This is the second way I’ve worn the James Perse long terry cardigan (here’s the first). So far, it’s a surprisingly versatile piece! (more than I ever thought a long cardigan would be…). When I was in Florida a couple of weekends ago, I also wore this in the early mornings with my denim cutoff shorts and a tank top – sort of like a robe, but not.
Next week, I’ll wear it over my long James Perse maxi dress to show you a third way to wear it. I’d also wear it with my Frame Le Garcon jeans, but I’m not sure I’ll wear it (in public) with something shorter than the cardigan like my James Perse ruched t-shirt dress, but we’ll see.
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How many ways have you worn a long cardigan? Do you have one yet?
Very flattering outfit! Love the long sweater 🙂
I felt bad for being the only one who doesn’t like a mermaid style skirt , but I can’t get enough of the pencil skirt! Love this look. I have a long cardigan that I wear with capris, but after seeing it here, would like to try it with a pencil skirt. Sometime I have butt issues with a pencil skirt, so I might have purged mine during my Marie Kondo fit. Now I’ll keep my eye open for a slim skirt again.
haha…i have butt issues in pencil skirts too, or more like hip/saddlebag issues LOL – i usually wear a longer top over to disguise them. but i think the tapered-in-at-the-knee hem of a pencil skirt is pretty flattering on my body type.
thank you jana!
I love this look on you–so simple and stylish. And I wish that JP would make that pencil skirt again–they’ve had similar ones, but that particular style is so great—it’s just the right length, the ruching does a great job camouflaging my stomach, and it’s so comfortable but looks polished.
BTW, there was a mini-controversy on another blog this week that I think I may have contributed to. 🙁 A well-known home design blogger (who I would also consider to be pretty thin) did a post on skinny jeans that she tried on, and in the process talked about wanting to give a realistic view of how jeans look on people who are not 110 lbs (she is 125). It depressed me in that in her self-deprecation, she sounded hard on herself, but I also felt slightly offended in that I am nowhere near 125 pounds myself, and it came across a bit like anyone bigger than that shouldn’t wear skinny jeans. She really didn’t mean it that way, but it depressed me to see how even “skinny” people feel like crap about their bodies. I think she was trying to more of the approach that “hey, everyone hates shopping for jeans and thinks they look like crap–here’s some I tried and actually liked, maybe it can help you too” but it didn’t come across that way. Other people said things to her in response to what I and others said, like “don’t feel like you have to edit what you say because some people have low self esteem” and now I feel kind of crappy about saying anything.
Anyway, that’s my long way of saying I really appreciate the tone and dialogue that you have taken on your blog, and it takes time for that rapport to build up with a readership.
Okay, well, it’s saddlebags for me too, lol. That’s why I gravitate towards a-line skirts. Time to branch out.
Are you still liking your wedges? Can you walk in them?
re: the skirt, i actually got this one a couple days ago with my rei member discount : http://www.rei.com/product/879109/toadco-shirred-thing-skirt and it might work for you as an alternative to the JP skirt. although it’s shorter (it hits right above my knees) and runs sort of big. i got it because it has a small pocket inside the front waistband which is SO NECESSARY for me lately, anything i wear around the house needs to have pockets for when i take dagny out. and nothing does…
and, i have no idea who the blogger is you’re talking about, but i don’t think you should feel bad. comments often take an interesting turn on their own (i know!!) and you can really never tell how your comment will be construed in any given situation – comment sections can be VERY emotionally charged!! i feel so lucky that i’ve not had to deal with a lot of negativity and the tone here is one of compassion and honesty, but i guess that’s because it’s what i’ve tried to cultivate. which takes a WHOLE lot of time…11 years 🙂
perhaps if she’s not used to talking about body image issues or fashion/style, it’s hard to know how to interpret what she was trying to say? and then when you get commenters involved who aren’t used to commenting on body image, etc., it can turn into a huge mess.
oh, and yes, something i’ve learned over the years is that we ALL have body image issues. ALL of us. it has nothing to do with our actual bodies. it sucks to hear anyone feel ashamed of their body, but i’ll be honest and say that it’s taken me a lot of time to get to where i don’t dismiss outright any “skinny” girl who complains about her hips, but i think i understand now. i’m sure some people look at me now, and see the contrast from before, and wonder WTF i have to “complain” about with regard to my body. and maybe i shouldn’t, and i try not to, but i will always have body image issues i think, no matter how “small” i get..because again, it’s not my body, it’s my head.
i haven’t worn the wedges to do a TON of walking (like around the mall, lol), but i can definitely wear them up and down stairs, and for normal ‘errand’ running and dinner, etc., comfortably.
see…i don’t like a-line much on me. maybe it’s my calves?
Love the outfit and can’t wait to see the other outfit you create with it!
For some reason whenever I put on a cardigan these day, I feel dowdy in it. I don’t know if my style is changing a bit now or it just doesn’t jive with the image I want to create however, you have me very interested in this long cardigan. It has a nice, casual, flowy feel to it and I’m all about those three things. Plus it seems like a good piece to wear with short skirts or shorts for a nice contrast in lengths.
This may be one of my favorite outfits on you EVER – you look lovely! Please excuse me while I find a way to recreate it in plus size……
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I LOVE this outfit .. it’s just dressed up enough .. but still comfortable.
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Very elegant – I love all your outfits these days 🙂
Definitely elegant! I agree! I’m curvy and long cardigans seem hard to pull off with that body type, but you are convincing me otherwise. On another note, do you have any good recommendations for belts? Need a good basic black or brown one to wear with slouchy jeans. Do you recommend Everlane’s? Thanks!
thank you jenne – i thought it would be really tough to wear a long cardigan given my substantial um…”curves” – but i think this one works because it’s so narrow. i’m loving working it into my wardrobe!!
yes, i do recommend everlane’s belt – i have this one : https://www.everlane.com/collections/womens-accessories/products/womens-high-low-belt-black – i think i got it in a small? and there’s still lots of room left. i NEVER wear a belt though, so i’m not the best person to ask LOL – i’ve worn it one or two times only, but i like to have it around!
thanks marie! me too 🙂
eileen fisher!!!! she has a great long cardigan, and it’s on sale at nordstrom…it’s not gray striped, but still…and this pencil skirt would be great
This is my favorite outfit on you – it’s elegant, relaxed and very modern. Your hair especially looks great. I really want that cardigan in that color!
Wow! I think you have another personal best here. With the wedges, you have such a long line…it’s just simply great! Must be the subtle stripes 😉
“Stripes make everything better!” Haha ( My motto)
I’ve worn mine with my boyfriend jeans, but haven’t taken the time to think it out yet. But I love your ideas.