Fashion Over Forty: Cashmere and Down - My Winter Must Haves

Happy Friday and happy Valentine's Day! There are so many wonderful spring themed outfits all over blogland already but here in my corner of the world it's still very much winter (today is one of our coldest days of the year) and I am sharing another winter outfit. What I am wearing today is basically my personal winter outfit formula, minus the boots as I usually reach for my black fur lined boots. 

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I felt rather silly when we took these pictures a couple of weeks ago. I didn't think many people would be around on this winter's day, but we ended up at an area where others were ice fishing on the nearby lake and several trucks were arriving to join the others on the ice. (I had no idea that the lake was frozen solid and that is was possible to ice fish on that weekend).

In today's post I'm wearing my favorite (Cashmere) sweater I got a few seasons ago. Cashmere is  expensive and this one was a great find at an end of season sale a few years ago from Talbots. I think this time of the year is a great time to find quality classic pieces at great prices, items that will never really go out of style and that will last a long time with proper care. (You can read in this post how I care for cashmere sweaters.) A classic cut cashmere sweater is one of those items to look for, as it's one of the best insulators so it's perfect for our cold and windy winters.

I really wish I could link to this specific sweater as it's an amazing quality,  it's a nice tight knit which makes it a wonderful insulator piece and it's lightweight. I've heard great things about Everlane Cashmere sweaters.

While I do like a good deal, occasionally I see an item I absolutely "have to have" even if it's not on sale. That was the case with this scarf  (and the matching hat which was sold separately) by Steve Madden years ago and I spent more money on the two than I usually would spend on winter accessories.

It's probably out of style now, but I love these colors on a cold winter day so I am continuing to wear it.  I'm not one to follow the trends too closely so it doesn't matter to me if it's old. 

 

My AG jeans were purchased from eBay, but this brand is available at department stores like Nordstrom or Bloomingdales, and select sizes at Nordstrom Rack. 

The boots are by Earth Origins (still available HERE). These are not the softest leather but still comfortable and roomy. They fit true to size. 

Exact Boots

Below I've linked some of my favorite cashmere sweater finds. 

Everlane Crewneck Cashmere Sweater (lots of color options and other styles of Cashmere sweaters available.) // Nordstrom Halogen Brand V-Neck (this one is a looser knit and I wouldn't recommend it for cold winter days but a great choice of fall and spring and if you live in a warmer winter climate - I purchased it in purple) // Nordstrom 1901 Brand Cable Knit Cashmere Sweater 

Other great places to look for Cashmere sweaters:

Talbots - Cashmere Sweaters

Macys - Cashmere Sweaters

Nordstrom Rack - Cashmere Sweaters

TJMaxx - Cashmere Sweaters

Banana Republic - Cashmere Sweaters

Of course I had my winter coat nearby. This is my go-to down puffer coat by Calvin Klein (old). I'm still wanting to purchase a black puffer coat, but haven't made my mind up yet and since I don't really NEED another coat. If you missed it, you can read in this post, how I wash a down coat at home. 

Cashmere Sweater Option // AG Jeans Options HERE (eBay), HERE (Nordstrom), HERE (Nordstrom Rack)  // Boots (Exact Style) // Down Coat Option // Scarf Option

This time of the year is also a great time to look for a new winter coat at a great price. Nordstrom Rack usually has great choices of winter coats. These are my favorite picks, but I don't think they are down filled.

Pearl Puffer Coat // Black Puffer Coat // Eggplant Puffer Coat

These stores are also worth checking out if you're looking to purchase a down coat at a reduced price.
Macys - Down Coats
Nordstrom - Down Coats

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