I am continuing to adore this magenta cardigan I got for Christmas. I’m discovering that drape cardigans are insanely versatile. Last week, I wore it draped with a pair of skinny jeans and a blouse. For today’s outfit, I paired it with my little black dress and my goldenrod Malibrans. Yellow and magenta was never a color combination I had given consideration before, but now I’m discovering just how great it is.
I love how the soft, light fabric of this cardigan ties up perfectly as a bolero. I tried tying it back as a wrap sweater as well, but I didn’t like the effect, as it visually added bulk. I love how tying it as a bolero adds a bit of waist cinching.
As you may know from previous posts, scoop neck of this dress is really low, and requires some layering underneath to be decent. I originally tried a solid colored blouse for today’s look, but then I decided that adding a bit of black and white pattern would complement the rest of the outfit best.
What color or pattern combination have you tried lately that surprised you?
Dress: American Rag Cie (via Revolve)
Blouse (under dress): Ann Taylor LOFT (thrifted)
Cardigan: Fossil
Tights: Target
Shoes: Fluevog Malibrans
Purse: Morelle Oyster
Pearls: Coryell Design
Quote: The Three Silly Billies
I think the b&w print under your black dress is perfect.
My unusual colour combination this winter has been dark turquoise and brown.
I LOVE this! The b&w shirt underneath is just perfect. I didn’t realize it wasn’t part of your dress at first! And the magenta and yellow is fantastic. YAY!
I do love this cardi of yours, and what a brilliant idea to pair it with an unexpected pop of mustard yellow! You know my stance on Vogs.
I recently wore purple, turquoise, and brown, and I loved it. I’ll repeat the combo soon.
Wonderful outfit!! I love how you added the mustard shoes… they are the perfect touch and so cute!!
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Yes, yes, and yes! This color combination is fabulous. You look chic and funky all at once.
I will admit that I am extremely jealous that you are wearing cute dresses and tights while I’m stuck in snow boots and hundreds of layers.
i still love that color combo on you!
in my very first outfit post (which was recent for me, since my blog is new!) i paired purple and orange in a way that i really liked — and didnt make me feel like a toddler dressed me. it is still one of my favorite outfits i have photographed so far:
http://stumbleintostyle.blogspot.com/2010/01/very-first-outfit-post.html
Another gorgeous outfit! I am COVETING your shoes!
Love the plum and mustard combo!
Those shoes are adorable! Have I ever told you how much I like your blog name. It reminds me of that song in the musical Annie, the one that goes something like- “Who cares what you’re wearing on Main Street or Saville Road. It’s what you wear from ear-to-ear and not from head-to-toe…”
~Rose
I love your cardigan. Great outfit.
I wore purple and yellow yesterday too!
Oooooo those shoes just rock! Amazing and you know how I feel about that cardi as well, those two go together like peanut butter and jelly! Love it!
What a great ensemble! Those two fabulous brights are vibrant against the wash of black.
Ooh, love those yellow shoes! I really need to get mine out of hiding. But they are stuck somewhere in the recesses of a moving box!
ooh, love those yellow shoes…how perfect with the magenta cardigan. so vibrant
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Love the pops of color and how that cardigan whittles out your tiny waist!
The patterned top under the dress is perfect! That is a great cardigan too.
I think that colour combination is great!
I really need to be more adventurous with colour, I wear so much black, grey and navy.
Love those saturated brights with the black, and that little bit of pattern peeking out at the neckline is just perfect.
Yesterday I wore burgundy, orange, and pink — and it worked! It’ll go up on the blog next week.