Sepia Prime Woman Digital Magazine March 2014 | Page 20

A Sweater for All Seasons
Monique Mayfield

Here we are on the cusp of spring, happy
thoughts are flowing and hopes of summer
fun is in the air. Before we lose ourselves
inside fantasies of summer, we have some
serious business to discuss. Let’s talk about
a spring wardrobe necessity, the sweater. I
know you’re thinking sweaters; those are for
the fall and the winter. Those of us who live
in climates that experience all four seasons
know that a sweater is just as important in
the spring as it is in the fall. In the
springtime when there’s still a slight chill in
the air nothing completes your look and
keeps you warm like a good sweater. For the
sake of separating our association of
sweaters with cold weather, let’s call the
spring sweater our transitional sweater.
One of the hottest new trends this year is the
cropped cut. Layering a cute cropped
sweater over your favorite long sleeved tee
or tank is a way to stay on trend and stay
warm. The layering effect can be very
slimming if you layer

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your cropped sweater over a black tee or
tank. Zoe Saldana achieves this look by
layering her black cropped sweater over a
white blouse.
As you know I love a good timeless
wardrobe piece and nothing fits this
description better than a cardigan. The
cardigan is timeless yet ever changing. If
you are looking for a fresh new take on the
classic cardigan try a cardigan that features
an asymmetrical hemline. The hemline adds
just a bit of whimsy and update to the classic
cardigan. Cardigans are also very versatile;
they can be worn everywhere from the
office, to running errands on a Saturday
afternoon, to dinner with friends, or just a
day in the park with the kids. First Lady
Michelle Obama oozes effortless elegance

while stepping off of Air Force One, in her
classic full length cardigan.

Sepia Prime Woman

March 2014