Good afternoon, Thursday. I've been quite the little shut in and if I could bottle this feeling of warm fuzzy laziness I would. For those moments when I'm feeling spun out. It's been a great week, and I've enjoyed going to the gym at noon instead of 6 am, and shopping in Trader Joe's when there's nobody in there. I'm beginning to think this work thing is overrated.
But I'm not here to talk about my housewife envy. I'm here to chat a bit about fashion and an item I'm super coveting and loving for the Fall. Though it's been balmy out, I'm feeling like Fall is turning the corner and pulling up to the curb. And as the need to get cozy and warm takes over, I want a fisherman sweater, because I'm an East Coast girl who loves a good chill in the air, and with a healthy dose of preppy cool to boot. Or perhaps it's the virtual "gone fishing" sign I've hung over my head as I enjoy a bit of time off that has me craving a salty look.
The iconic sweater is a hallmark of classic American chic- i wish I knew what happened to the outsized LL Bean version I had in high school, because although I used to wear it with penny loafers, I'd love to wear it with boyfriend jeans and ballet flats, or with skinny black tights and high heeled ankle boots. I love how badass Steve McQueen looks in it, and how classic and gorgeous Grace Kelly works that cable knit goodness.
The Row's outsized version is of course, everything, but I also love how this blogger is wearing it with jeans and stripes, very cute.
LL Bean is doing a cropped, sleek version for chicks on their site, but I'm partial to a more oversized version to hide out in as the temps drop- so I'd go with one from the men's department, which I'd probably pair with some leather pants and pearls, just to muddle the message a tick.
In any event, it's easy to find this sweater anywhere- from vintage shops to LL Bean to Urban Outfitters. Don't mess with a classic basic, my friends. You can't go wrong here. Bonus points to those who rock this look with something formal, like a full skirt and sparkly necklace for evening. So good. I love this chick's version to bring some feminine fun to a tomboyish look.
Plus, it's a sexy throw over on chilly mornings with the LOYL when getting out of bed to make coffee, bedhead required of course. We all have our go to pieces as the seasons change, but this is one I never tire of. If only I could motivate to go get a new version, but for now, I'm hanging out enjoying a much needed bit of freedom. And that's what's up this well knit Thursday in the 718. Yours, in Fall fashion. XO