Green Sweater Dress

 Hello, and thanks for stopping by!

Today, a decided on a sweater dress

 to showcase here on the blog

I am seeing a lot of sweater dresses

 in the shops and on social media this season,

 and more knits of all kinds, than even

Fall is generally the time of year for these,

but this year there seems to be an explosion of them!

Body con ribbed knit midi and maxi dresses,

as well as mini's that look like

 elongated chunky jumpers are everywhere

I may succumb to a long straight knit dress eventually,

but the knee length and flared skirt

on my green one today, is much more my style

It is a light heather green color,

 and is very soft and cozy

It has a faux wrap bodice and a sweet ruffled hem

It seems just right for a chilly November day

 

I usually get out my knit sweater dresses

 and wool items later in the season

 Generally too late, actually!

It seems January is the time to start wearing them,

when the weather here is the coldest

Funny thing is, this is about the time

   I am starting to dream of spring,

and am tired of looking at,

 and wearing my cold weather clothes-lol!

This year, I decided to sort through

 and get the winter knits and wools out to wear

 earlier in the season, to see how that goes

How about you, do you start pulling out your woolies,

and relish wearing your boots and bulky sweaters

at the first hint of fall?

I 

For a bag with this outfit, 

I chose a light tan quilted half moon style

 The short, chunky gold tone chain handle is tucked inside,

and I'm carrying it as a clutch today

 

For jewelry, I am wearing some pieces that I don't wear often

A bracelet that is a triple strand of faux black pearls,

 and a distressed metal bib statement necklace

 The necklace has organic,

 circular shaped discs interlocked together

Maybe I will wear these more in the coming months,

as both pieces seem wintery to me

 

A few more accessories,

wearing the sash tie belt that came with the dress in my hair,

and a green pony hair belt

Classic light tan with black toe cap sling back

block heels to finish the look

This is one of those pairs of great fitting shoes (for me)

that I wish I could go back and buy in all the colors!

I have similar styles, but have yet to find one

 that fits my foot, and the straps stay in place as well as these

Another sweater dress in my wardrobe 

that I wore during the winter of 2022 on the blog

 It looks black in the indoor photo,

 but it is actually a dark bluish purple

and has a subtle metallic thread

running through the knit

In sorting through my winter things,

 this skirt is one of the pieces that will be leaving my closet,

 with my fall appointment at the consignment shop

Here I am wearing the skirt way back in 2019,

shortly after I purchased it

 My hair is extremely short! As short as it has ever been.

 I had just gotten a new hair stylist and she did not follow  directions, or my photo

(I did not go back to her again)

Anyway, I think I will be consigning several

 of my heavier, wool skirts and other wool items,

 like this one, as I rarely wear them

  I am more inclined to layer for warmth these days

 Wool is a great natural fabric, but I have to layer underneath  For instance, a slip with a skirt, or a blouse under a sweater

  I cannot wear wool against my skin-too itchy and irritating!

I do like the interesting draping detail at the waist

on this piece, though

Fall is definitely in the air!

Mums-every time I will ponder,

and end up picking the yellow ones

Hope everyone has a good week

I know many of you are gearing up 

 for the upcoming holiday season

It will be a difficult one for some

I hope none of my blogging friends

are in need this holiday season

We plan a smaller Thanksgiving celebration

 this year, and have decided not to travel

I hope there is improvement for all

by the Christmas holidays!