A New Lease on Life

Worn: November 26, 2012

I bought this sweater a decade ago this coming January. Initially, I got quite a bit of use out of it, but later my tastes changed and I found it excessively plain. I still loved the fabric and the color, so I held onto it for years. I wear a lot of cardigans and can never find enough in colors, fabrics, and cuts that I like. I was reasonably sure that the sweater was made of non-fraying fabric, and I knew I would never wear it again as it was, so a few days ago I cut the front open in the center, following the ribbing. Now I've got a great new cardigan that I expect to get lots of use from.

B. Darlin navy dress from Macy's, 2012
Takeout red cardigan, originally sweater, from Macy's, 2003
We Love Colors red tights, 2012
Vintage interchangeable belt clasp from eBay, 2011
Red belt made of Dritz knit elastic from Hancock Fabrics, 2012
Bouquets "Sensible" navy flats from Zappos.com, 2008
Red earrings made from Michael's components, 2012
Red beret from eBay, 2011
Red heart pendant from Michael's, 2012