Happy July 4th! Today is definitely one of those lazy Sundays where I just want to lounge around my apartment in something as comfy as the Merino Boyfriend Sweatshirt from J.Crew.
But I love this “sweatshirt” sweater also because it’s the perfect casual sweater to pair with pencil skirts to tone down an otherwise dressy outfit without looking like an actual “sweatshirt.”
I’m wearing: J.Crew Merino Boyfriend Sweatshirt, J.Crew Canterbury Bells Pencil Skirt, J.Crew Studded Bar-Car Belt, Nine West Getby Wedges
I usually get all my J.Crew cardigans in a Medium because I like them to fit relatively loosely, and since this sweater is supposed to be of a boyfriend fit, I figured I’d be safe with a Small. It fits relatively loosely but not as slouchy as I’d like. Now it just looks like a plain sweater and not the slouchy boyfriend sweater I’d like to pair with such a fitted pencil skirt. I am definitely going back for a size up!
Get this sweater here from J.Crew for $69.50.
You are so right about this top. It looks equally great as a casual top or as a dressier top.
First time commenter, btw. love your blog!
That skirt is stunning! How does the material compare to the Ink Blossom skirt?
Appgal – Welcome and thanks! Hope to see more of you 🙂
Maya – I know, I love this skirt! The material is thicker and more substantial. It is not a light linen-like material I feel Ink Blossom is. I added a close up in my original post!
http://www.crewlade.com/2010/05/j-crew-canterbury-bells-pencil-skirt/
Thanks for the tip on the sizing!