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Sweaters and the Frugal Wardrobe
by Nikki Willhite
Sweaters are an important part of a frugal wardrobe. The key to saving money
on sweaters is to make them as versatile as possible.
Sweaters are worn both as a fashion statement, and for warmth. They are worn
alone, or layered. Sweaters worn alone are worn more for fashion.
They can be "dressed down" and worn over jeans, or
"dressed up" and worn as office wear.
All sweaters are made from yarn. When a sweater is made from thick yarn, it
is bulky. Bulky sweaters have more texture and are more casual. They are
usually worn with pants. Sweaters knitted with a medium weight fiber can usually be worn in all
but very hot weather.
Sweaters made from delicate strands of yarn can be very
lightweight. Lightweight cashmere and acrylic sweaters look good with
tailored, upscale clothing.
Sweaters are styled with v-necks, turtle necks, crew necks, etc. The neck
shape is another one of the things that determines how much wear you will get
out of a sweater.
Sweaters with round, crew necks are the most versatile, as they can be worn over
and under clothing.
High neck sweaters are not usually worn over clothing, but look great under
blazers and jackets.
Finally, when it comes to color, if you choose a neutral, you
should be able to wear your sweater with most of your blouses.
Sweaters can be purchased at all price points. Choose a medium
weight sweater, in a neutral color and with a round neck and you will wear it
often. It will become a frugal wardrobe basic, and serve you well.
About the Author: Nikki Willhite,
mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing
articles on the topic of
frugal living for over a
decade. Visit her at
www.frugalhappyfamilies.com
- where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal
Happy Families- more than just money!
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