Long(ish) stripe cardigan

First of all, I apologize because I waited way too long to wear this cardigan and now it is sold out. So. Hopefully you saw when I originally posted about it and were able to snag it while it was still available!! I don't know about you, but sometimes you love things SO MUCH when you first get them. And yet they sit in your closet unworn. Why? Where does this change of heart come from? 

Outfit details--- Sunnies: Ray Ban | Cardigan: CS Gems (option, option, option) | Cami: CS Gems (c/o) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "Moto Satchel" (smaller version here) | Purse poof: Grace and Lace (c/o) | Bottoms: American Eagle | Boots: Vince Camuto "Hollie" (option, option) ---

With this particular cardigan, I felt like I waited too long into the season to wear it. I really needed to wear it while you could still wear sweaters without jackets. Now that it's a bit cooler (even though it was mild on the day of these photographs), I feel silly wearing a jacket over it when the sweater is much, much longer than the jacket or coat. Oh, in case you didn't notice, I ended up cutting a good 6-8" off of this sweater.

Left: Originally post here

(I cut the cardigan to the bottom of the third black stripe)

I loooooved the idea of a long duster cardigan. I haven't owned one in quite some time and I loved the drama of the length. But then I started having second thoughts on the length. It looked amazing with faux leather leggings and heels - my legs look long in the photo on the left despite how all encompassing the sweater is. But I was having trouble thinking of other ways to wear it except for leggings and I didn't like that.

I felt like even my skinniest of jeans would be too bulky with it, booties with it would make my legs look stubby (especially from behind), and over the knee boots would compete with it too much. All that plus the fact that I couldn't wear it with a coat unless I minded the ends hanging longer than the coat made me hesitate wearing it for real life. So. I took a chance and decided to cut the length.

I know I will wear it so much more with this length vs. the longer length that I may only wear once a season or so. Every so often, I make tweaks to certain pieces of clothing like that which help make things even more versatile and wearable. Obviously you risk ruining the piece forever, but when the results are positive, it's worth it, especially knowing that it won't continue to collect dust in your closet!

We are officially one week away from Christmas!! We spent Thursday evening through Saturday evening celebrating numerous Christmas activities with the husband's family this weekend. It was fun but seriously exhausting! This week, I have a holiday lunch with my immediate department at the office and then our Pilates studio party is this week also. We will spend Christmas day with the husband's extended family, then we are off to Orlando for New Year's eve! 

All that said, just a reminder that today will be the last linkup of 2017. Hello Monday will be back on Monday, January 8th! I do have a few more posts scheduled for the rest of December, so I hope you'll continue to check in! Have a great week!

Bloglovin | Facebook | Instagram

SHOP THE LOOK:

Linking up with Rachelle

<div align="center"> <a href="http://morepiecesofme.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Linkup Button" src="http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/clephobuck/clephobuck002/a6698cff-0812-47d9-8346-883112f20927_zpslnfpf2cu.png"/></a>

Hosted by:

Carylee: More Pieces of Me | Bloglovin | Instagram

Jenna: Sincerely Jenna Marie | Bloglovin | Instagram

Whether it's fashion, lifestyle, fitness, food, or DIY, share your latest musings with the Hello Monday Linkup! We just ask that you link back to the hosts within your exact blog post and throw a follow our way on Bloglovin or Instagram. Thanks for linking up!

An InLinkz Link-up