Dear Nicky,
Now that the weather is getting cooler can you tell me what I can wear to keep warm but not too hot? I work in an air-conditioned office and need something office-friendly that isn’t too expensive and no cardigans! Hope you can help!
Jess.
Hey Jess, I’m reading between the lines here and guessing you don’t like cardigans? I jest, I jest. There are plenty of cardigan alternatives this season, and to suit all budgets. Read on for my picks.
1. Longline vests.
I snapped up the grey longline vest from Zara (below) two weeks ago and have been wearing it non-stop, (no joke, check my Instagram pics). As our office is quite casual I wear it over a white t-shirt, with jeans and heels but it equally updates the tired black-and-white corporate combo too.
Target Limited Edition White Vest, $50.2. Cropped jumpers.
I know, the words ‘cropped’ and ‘jumper’ together are enough to strike fear into anyone. But hear me out on this one, cropped jumpers can look really smart layered over a white shirt, and paired with a longline skirt.
Topshop Textured Short Jumper £36 (left) Country Road quilted jumper $99 (right).
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I know these posts don't tend to get many comments - but i just want to say i love the fashion stories!
I was just thinking the same thing. Writing about fashion like this would be an awesome job to have. You're awesome Nicky!
I bought a pink long woollen coat from Ezibuy a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can wear it to death, haha.
You'll get endless compliments! I've got a pale pink overcoat (heading into it's 10th winter this year, from good old Target! Wool blend etc), and every single time I wear it, I get compliments! The best was you look like a movie star! :-) Total ego boost! And for something so simple!
Target is THE BEST place for coats. Not too expensive and they last and last.
Agreed! My fave item of clothing is a longline black wool blend double breasted coat. It goes with absolutely everything and has seen 6 good years so far!
Totally agree! I bought two at the start of winter 2005, a chocolate brown one, and the pale pink. The brown one is starting to look a bit tired, but the pink is still going strong! Really well wearing, and I think I didn't spend more than $100 for the both of them! Bought on sale, of course! :-)