An easy way, we've found, to make a sleeveless shirt modest and add a classy or unique (or both...) touch to a look is by using cardigans. They are great to have year round whether with denim shorts or long jeans and a scarf in winter!
Bright colors are great for spring, however, the richer, saturated colors tend to be best for winter.
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=sw%5Fcardigans&product%5Fid=2080241622&Page=1
Neutral colors like this one are great any time :)
http://www.downeastbasics.com/heirloomcardi.aspx
For something a little different, we thought this
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=sw%5Fcardigans&product%5Fid=2078092998&Page=all&pgcount=25
(if you haven't noticed, I'm a big fan of ruffles :) )
Both websites have great cardigans (Forever 21 may not have modest outfits, but cardigans, you can't really mess up)
Enjoy!
If you find a crew neck sweater you like the feel of you can turn it into a cardigan. I have been cutting cardis up the center, binding edges, either adding buttons or belt or other closures. Goodwill does not have the best prices-$5.50 for all their sweaters-but at the Edgewood Thrift store on route 40 you can get a nice cashmere or wool sweater for $1.24 and turn it into something beautiful. I run my hands over the racks as I walk and stop when it feels good, contemplate the color, choose whether or not it is worth altering...
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! I never would have thought of that. What do you use to bind the edges? Do you sew it or just one of the iron-on things?
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