Sweater Girl

I am thankful for my sweaters. I love the way a sweater feels on me...the softness, the weight and the way the knit hangs.

Just because it's a sweater doesn't mean it will make the cut into my collection, however. I prefer light to medium weight sweaters. Bulky sweaters make me feel as if I'm suffocating, and look as if they are consuming me. Although I own a few for utilitarian wear in the coldest of midwest days, I'm not a fan of the turtleneck. They tend to make me feel strangled, and they aren't a good fashion fit for me.

I acquired my first cashmere a couple years ago. I bought it at an after-Christmas sale at Bloomingdale's in New York City. It is so lovely...a jade green in a flattering style for me. Scott was so patient as I tried on every cashmere sweater in the store. It's true I'm not a fast shopper - especially for clothes - but this was a marathon, even for me! For some reason it was a very significant purchase in my mind. I felt like I was crossing another threshold into womanhood. A cashmere sweater is a fashion investment; something special I will wear for many years to come. It was a real treat, but I justified the extravagance as a combination bargain and souvenir from our vacation.

Although it is absolutely beautiful, I don't want to wear it tonight because it is too nice...not appropriate for the more casual (and smoky) restaurant at which we are eating. I'm sure I have just the right one in there, and I'm looking forward to the quest!

It's fun to pull out the seasonal clothing...It's like having another wardrobe!