3.27.2012

Grandpa's Sweater




Sweater & Belt (H&M); Dress (Nine West find at Marshalls); Tights (Target);
Shoes & Sunglasses (Kohls)

You wouldn't typically think of raiding your Grandpa's closet... however there is certainly a place for a long and narrow button up sweater in any wardrobe.  There are so many ways to wear it:  belted over a dress; adding it to leggings, a tank, and scarf; throwing it over a t-shirt and shorts for some warmth; or plain and simple with skinny jeans and boots.  Who knew Grandpa's clothes could be so stylish? 

38 comments:

Andreja said...

you look wonderful! love the combo with these shoes!

xoxo, andie
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Anonymous said...

You just gave me some inspiration for my sweaters!

TheTinyHeart said...

That oversized sweater looks so cute over the dress! I actually have a really similar one that I've been avoiding wearing for fear that it will look like a bathrobe, but I LOVE how you styled it with the dress...I'll have to try this!

-Sharon
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two birds said...

grandpa cardis are one of my favorite winter pieces! i love this one on you!

Miss Aggie Kwong said...

pretty combo!!!
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Simply Sarah said...

love this combination - I have a long sweater just like this, I never thought to pair it over a dress!!

Simply Sarah said...

haha Sharon I just read this - I practically said the same thing! Never would have thought of it! :-)

A Very Sweet Blog said...

Heather, you styled that sweater well. I would easily look frumpy! hahaha Great dress and shoes. Love it!
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welldressedmaker said...

I love a good grey cardi, no matter how granpa-ish it looks!

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Marella said...

Amazing outfit dear!

Nikki | The Ginger Diaries said...

I have 3 long cardi's to and wear them aaaaaall the time! ^^ I love how you styled yours up here :) blue and grey is always a safe combo! x

Mel said...

Perfect basics for a day at work!

Megan, TfDiaries.com said...

I love love love this, great sweater

the creation of beauty is art. said...

I am completely in love with those shoes!
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Amor said...

I love how you styled that cardigan.. great look!


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Jessica said...

Sooooo pretty! I love this outfit and these types of cardigans. :)

xx Jessica

Juneli said...

Love how you added shape to the grandpa cardigan by belting it up!! thanks you very much for such a lovely comment!!

Vanessa V. said...

You look fabulous, I love this outfit dear :)

Coffee Cream and the Caffeine said...

Nice sweater ! Love the background, somehow it does look artistic :)

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Selvaggia Capizzi said...

You always look so classy!! I love the sweater and the dress!
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Kultur und Stil said...

the sweater looks wonderful , so cozy!

xxx Anita

InĂªs de Castro said...

You look adorable :) grey and blue is always an amazing combo!

Unknown said...

Heather your outfit is darling! I love the grandpa sweater.... suddenly, after reading your post, I think I NEED one.

-Nico

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Because Shanna Said So said...

Awe, way to go Grandpa!! You look so stinkin' cute! Did you tell him about this post?!? Makes me miss my Pawpaw!
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Alexandra said...

I live for Grandpa sweaters! I don't have any grandparents close to me but I regularly raid my dad's closet, even his old lumberjack gear (I'm Canadian, okay. Even lawyers have lumberjack pasts haha). I am loving how chic and femme you made this sweater, such a great look!

Alexandra xo

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TaraMixandMatch said...

That oversized cardi looks so comfy and cute!

Aveline said...

Cute outfit! Like the belt detail ;)

Bravoe Runway said...

I love a long cardigan sweater, years ago I wouldn't have tried it but now it's a great look. The shoes are fantastic Heather!

Outside Looking In said...

Great sweater and you've paired it nicely with the dress! You always look so classy and you make it look so effortless!

Haus of Style said...

Gorgeous outfit, I love grandpa sweaters!

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Kate said...

This is such a great way to wear long cardigans! I have one from years ago that I stopped wearing because it felt outdated. I love the idea of wearing it with a dress! I might just have to try that this week (pending cooperation from the weather) :)

JustPatience said...

Great blog. I love your header. So cute. You look amazing.

Mimi said...

you definitely made it so stylish! i love this outfit and i love long cardis. :)

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Ivana said...

This is such a cute and lovely outfit, and it doesn't look "grandpa-ish" at all! Love it! You made it so stylish!

xx Ivana
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Fede said...

love this kind of sweater are my fav
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xxyy said...

lovely outfit! love the shoes. xx

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Megha Sarin said...

I love the way you styled it<3

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