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What she's wearing: a 'shrug' sweater

Lightweight knits are one of my favorite staples for Northwest wardrobes. Ideally, they are washable, don't need to be ironed, and can be layered for year-round wear. This particular day was overcast and warm but breezy, so I needed just a little extra coverage for an outdoor birthday party and then

What she's wearing: a 'shrug' sweater

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Meredeth McMahon

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Meredeth McMahon Jul 1, 2025

Feb 6, 2018

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                <h2><p>Lightweight knits are one of my favorite staples for Northwest wardrobes. Ideally, they are washable, don't need to be ironed, and can be layered for year-round wear. This particular day was overcast and warm but breezy, so I needed just a little extra coverage for an outdoor birthday party and then</p></h2>
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            <p><b>Lightweight knits are one of my favorite staples</b> for Northwest wardrobes. Ideally, they are washable, don't need to be ironed, and can be layered for year-round wear. This particular day was overcast and warm but breezy, so I needed just a little extra coverage for an outdoor birthday party and then dinner at a friend's house.</p><p><b>Lightweight knits are one of my favorite staples</b> for Northwest wardrobes. Ideally, they are washable, don't need to be ironed, and can be layered for year-round wear. This particular day was overcast and warm but breezy, so I needed just a little extra coverage for an outdoor birthday party and then dinner at a friend's house.</p><p>I never really found the shrug sweater trend appealing for myself. (A shrug sweater is basically a sweater that is cut off right below the armpits or bustline.) It was a little too trendy for my taste. However, I always love the idea of a flattering knit that can be worn both casual and dressy.</p><p>I found this sweater at the Banana Republic Outlet at the <a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=71&ref=dev.cascadepbs.org">Seattle Premium Outlets Mall</a>. This sweater was a great compromise for me. I liked the interest of the tie-front, but felt the length made it a bit more classic.</p><ul><li>"Don't know — a shrug?" sweater (one week old, Banana Republic Outlet, $29)</li><li>Provides "ample" coverage, cotton camisole (two years old, Costco, $6.50)</li><li>Dark wash Levis 515 jeans (three months old, Kohl's, $29.99 sale)</li><li>"Ooh, la, la - Paris, Paris, Paris" silk scarf (four years old, gift from Paris)</li><li>"Mega stone" onyx necklace (six months old, Hitchcock Boutique, Madrona, $68)</li><li>Large as I can stand it gold hoops (one year old, Target, $30)</li><li>Loeffler Randall "designer" black patent flats (four months old, Target, $29.99)</li></ul><p>Previously worn: <a href="https://dev.cascadepbs.org/lifestyle-leisure/15948/What+she%27s+wearing%3A+a+kimono-inspired+top/">a kimono-inspired top</a></p>
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Lightweight knits are one of my favorite staples for Northwest wardrobes. Ideally, they are washable, don't need to be ironed, and can be layered for year-round wear. This particular day was overcast and warm but breezy, so I needed just a little extra coverage for an outdoor birthday party and then dinner at a friend's house.

Lightweight knits are one of my favorite staples for Northwest wardrobes. Ideally, they are washable, don't need to be ironed, and can be layered for year-round wear. This particular day was overcast and warm but breezy, so I needed just a little extra coverage for an outdoor birthday party and then dinner at a friend's house.

I never really found the shrug sweater trend appealing for myself. (A shrug sweater is basically a sweater that is cut off right below the armpits or bustline.) It was a little too trendy for my taste. However, I always love the idea of a flattering knit that can be worn both casual and dressy.

I found this sweater at the Banana Republic Outlet at the Seattle Premium Outlets Mall. This sweater was a great compromise for me. I liked the interest of the tie-front, but felt the length made it a bit more classic.

"Don't know — a shrug?" sweater (one week old, Banana Republic Outlet, $29)
Provides "ample" coverage, cotton camisole (two years old, Costco, $6.50)
Dark wash Levis 515 jeans (three months old, Kohl's, $29.99 sale)
"Ooh, la, la - Paris, Paris, Paris" silk scarf (four years old, gift from Paris)
"Mega stone" onyx necklace (six months old, Hitchcock Boutique, Madrona, $68)
Large as I can stand it gold hoops (one year old, Target, $30)
Loeffler Randall "designer" black patent flats (four months old, Target, $29.99)

Previously worn: a kimono-inspired top

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By Meredeth McMahon