Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Winter Must Haves: Sweaters and Sweaterdresses

For the next couple months, I will be collaborating with Ada from Elegance and Mommyhood to bring you our winter must haves. Each week we will be featuring some clothing items we can't live without during the winter.This first week we are featuring cozy sweaters and sweater dresses. I love her wintery look and clearly we both had red and black on our minds! Make sure you check out Ada's spring and fall versions of this series!  Hope you enjoy! 


Sweater-gift (similar, similar) // shirt-Kohls // Skirt-Forever 21 (similar, pink) // leggings-Old Navy // Boots-Etienne Aigner via Shoes.com (similar) // Necklace, clear charm bracelet, ring-Charming Charlie // cluster bracelet-eBay



I got this sweater as a gift and was initially a little stumped on how to wear it. The whole thing is cut bell-shaped. But, I liked the color and collar detail. The coziness factor was another plus so I had to figure out a way to wear it so it wouldn't overwhelm my figure. To balance out the larger cut of it, I've tried it with skinny jeans, or a pencil skirt. They both work well, but I think my favorite is paired with this pencil skirt!

Looks like we both had gray on our mind, too! I like how we both showcased different types of sweaterdresses. Ada's is a pretty striped one, tunic style while mine is cut a more like a traditional dress. Love her contrasting scarf, too!

Dress-Limited (similar, similar) // tank-Target // Belt-Limited (similar) // Boots-Nine West // Tights-Penney's (Irish Store)(similar) // Necklace-New York & Company // Ring-Van Heusen



I love sweaterdresses for colder weather. They are such a great way to dress up and stay warm. I find sweaterdresses easy to move around in and wear them outside of work, casually as well. They can be such a versatile piece in your closet!

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17 comments:

  1. ADADecember 11, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    YOU LOOK GREAT, OBVIOUSLY! I love both of your looks as I mentioned on my blog, today, as well. My first Outfit is the first one. That Houndstooth Pencil Skirt is Lovely. Like you and I both stated (in the same exact words even!! LOL) we both had Red, Black & White in our minds. I love your Open Red Cardigan, so Fun & Unique and a great Holiday Color! Your Sweater Dress from The Limited is Beautiful & Polished, too. No wonder, it comes from my favorite store. =)

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  2. Inge JaneDecember 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I am in love with this sweaterdress! I think it has a different shape than most sweater dresses I've seen.

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  3. LauraDecember 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks Inge! I like that it has more of a dress shape rather than looking like a super long sweater. :)

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  4. LauraDecember 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Thank you Ada! Too funny we both chose very similar colors for the two outfits! :)

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  5. mark a.December 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    wowzers! you look so amazing in all your outfits here! simply gorgeous!

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  6. LauraDecember 11, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Thank you so much! You are too sweet! :)

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  7. SusanDecember 12, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    That is a gorgeous dress!! I also love how you paired the brown boots with houndstooth! I love sweater dressed in the winter - so cozy! Susan

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  8. LauraDecember 12, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Thank you Susan! And I like the cognac boots with it, too. I thought otherwise there was too much black. :)

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  9. Elizabeth NygardDecember 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I am loving that houndstooth skirt. And the red sweater is just fabulous. I would love for you to add your look to my Love Your Look Link Up!!

    Elizabeth
    elizabethnygard.com

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  10. LauraDecember 12, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you so much Elizabeth!

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  11. respect_the_shoesDecember 12, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Black, white and red is such a pretty and classic color combo!

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  12. chrissy boermanDecember 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    okay i want each of your must haves. its so cold here in MI that i could wear them for MONTHS. thanks for linkning up to the all thigns pretty party

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  13. BethanyDecember 18, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I love your red coat, it's so pretty! And you look adorable in both looks! Thanks for sharing with Three-fer Thursday.
    xo Bethany
    www.perfectlycoutured.com

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  14. LauraDecember 18, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks Chrissy! I totally hear you on the weather. Midwest winters can be killer!

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  15. LauraDecember 18, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks so much Bethany!

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  16. BrynnDecember 19, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Yep, I'm with you on the love for sweater dresses!!!

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