This sweater was my first piece of real cashmere, and it’s so soft. Seriously, if you splurge on anything this winter, make it cashmere, especially if you live where it gets really cold. For suffering through that, you deserve something this cozy and warm.
But I didn’t realize J. Crew’s cashmere sweaters ran big, at least not this sweater, and I bought it online when it was final sale. Only to realize it was too big on me, and not in an obvious trendy oversized way. It just looks sloppy.
So I tried to make the best of it. Katy from Sugar and Chiffon belted a similar sweater in her great colorblocking how-to post from earlier in the week, and I decided I would try that. Only I’m not sure how it worked out.
Sweater, J. Crew
Cami, LOFT
Skirt, LOFT
Belt, J. Crew
Tights, Assets for Target
Boots, Talbots
Ugh, whatever. At least I’m warm today.
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Yummy sweater….but sad that it’s too big. I think it looks nice belted – the only “too big” thing I notice with it belted is that the sleeves are a tad long. And, for the record, you never look sloppy.
Well thank you so much.
And yes the sleeves are way too big. That’s the other major issue.
You certainly don’t look sloppy, but I know what you mean! Generally, when something is a bit too big for me, I’ll throw it on over some thick leggings and belt it, so it’s somewhere in-between a sweater and a dress, haha. It’s a great sweater, though, so I hope you find ways to wear it that make you feel more comfortable in it. Personally, I think you still look cute!
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I wish I could get away with leggings at work! But I will definitely be wearing that outfit over the weekend. Saturday shopping, anyone?
i would never describe this look as sloppy…on the contrary, i think you look very put together! i also think the sweater would look fabulous unbelted with leggings and riding boots!
What a great idea!! That sounds like what I’m wearing next weekend…
I think the belt definitely solves your problem here. This is adorable!
Thank you! I think I need to belt more of my outfits. Which of course means buying more belts!
Love this! And thanks for the shout-out! The belt definitely helps with the size issue, and I just love the red sweater. We seem to be on similar blogging wavelengths lately, as my post for tomorrow is (somewhat) about cashmere, too!
Can’t wait to read it!
i LOVE your outfit!! that cashmere sweater looks really nice belted like that! and i’m in love w. those boots!! so cute
xx ~ kristina
p.s. and thanks so much for your sweet comments
That’s so nice to hear! I felt very self-conscious all day.
I think belting it worked great! Love the color of the sweater and love your boots!
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Thank you!!
the color of this sweater is perfect
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love the sweater! tough problem losing weight!!!! gosh you look good…I agree with the posts that suggest leggings, belt and boots!
or maybe give the sweater to your mother?
Actually that’s a great idea! I suppose my mom deserves it!
I think it looks slouchy belted, which is perfect. Tight and belted can look off when the sweater is longer. I really like belts at the waist on you! More please. And I agree that this would look fabulous with skinny jeans or leggings as well.
Ok, I’ll definitely wear more! I have lots of longer cardis that I think would work belted.
so cute
love your boots!
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Hey girl! I know what you mean about J. Crew’s sizes running large. I don’t think your sweater is too big tho
It would look great with jeans and you can layer a longsleeve tee or button up underneath (oooo gingham or chambray) and it would look fabulous! You could also roll up the sleeves neatly (like multiple folds) to make the arms look less baggy. You picked a gorgeous color. I have the same sweater from a few years back in a coral/orange and I adore it to bits. Have fun styling it 
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Those ideas are PERFECT! I love the suggestion of a gingham button-down – I have one, and I may have to wear it with this sweater!! Thank you so much for the outfit ideas!
looooove that red sweater, perfection!
Oh gosh, thanks! I swear I wasn’t fishing for compliments when I posted this. I just felt really bleh about my outfit that day, but it’s awfully nice to hear I’m my worst critic in that instance!
Like how you’ve paired that red with the browns…..
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