I've been slowly accumulating a few favorite pieces, some of which I wear all the time, like the Elm pieces from spring and the Roses in Caramel skirt, and some of which will see less frequent wear but have good long-term prospects, like the spotted silk coat.
Yesterday the UPS man brought a package from J Crew. Mostly it contained a couple of my favorite, "perfect-fit" tees, but there was a new cardigan as well, this lovely soft mauve linen cardigan, called the "linen detaché cardigan, which has matching silk trim under the front band. It is light and airy fills a definite hole in my wardrobe. I have had plans to knit some soft linen cardigans, but nothing this fine, and I am happy to have found this version in one of my favorite colors.
Here I am wearing it — not the best photo as I was struggling with the light. Everything is too dark or too bright due to the sun. The best light this time of year is in the front yard which faces east, but it is unavailable for photos as the masons are working on a new front walk and there are piles of stones and dirt everywhere, scattered in between the excavated walk and the concrete risers for the new steps and porch, which are still curing.
As you can see the sweater appears much lighter on because it is so sheer. It provides just enough warmth to protect from indoor chill, but is also light enough to take the shock of the heat once I walk out the door. At least it works today when, although it is hot, it is far less humid than it has been. I tend to believe that nothing is particularly comfortable when the humidity is high although linen tends to be the best option.
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10 responses to “The UPS Man cometh”
Package fun! I love the sweater – what a colour. And it fits you so well! (I would, probably, wear it with a cami or long sleeves, just to forestall the arm band cutoff thing that happens with sheer cardis and t shirts…)
Package fun! I love the sweater – what a colour. And it fits you so well! (I would, probably, wear it with a cami or long sleeves, just to forestall the arm band cutoff thing that happens with sheer cardis and t shirts…)
K-line, I see your point and Im going to have to do something about that armband cut off thing, but I dont like the neckline of the only white cami I currently own with this, and I wanted white. Oh boy, a new shopping opportunity (or sewing opportunity). Ill probably do long sleeves the most frequently, but not when the temperature is in the mid 90s. Probably more subtle color mixing would help with this as well.
K-line, I see your point and Im going to have to do something about that armband cut off thing, but I dont like the neckline of the only white cami I currently own with this, and I wanted white. Oh boy, a new shopping opportunity (or sewing opportunity). Ill probably do long sleeves the most frequently, but not when the temperature is in the mid 90s. Probably more subtle color mixing would help with this as well.
What a lovely color on the knit! It is close to my colors, but definitely more to yours. I like the simplicity of it, and agree with K-line, that maybe this would need long sleeves under. Your color of your necklace could not be better.
What a lovely color on the knit! It is close to my colors, but definitely more to yours. I like the simplicity of it, and agree with K-line, that maybe this would need long sleeves under. Your color of your necklace could not be better.
I love your outfit, you look great! The detaché cardigan was a great purchase
I love your outfit, you look great! The detaché cardigan was a great purchase
I want to say ” You go Girl!!!” open heart surgery? your so blessed to be here. And I’m glad to hear that you’re not ashamed of your scares 🙂 keep makng and wearing all the pretty v-neck and backless lcothes you can make.
I want to say ” You go Girl!!!” open heart surgery? your so blessed to be here. And I’m glad to hear that you’re not ashamed of your scares 🙂 keep makng and wearing all the pretty v-neck and backless lcothes you can make.