Lightweight Sweater for Spring Weather with Black Ponte Pants and a Trench Coat / Fashion Over Forty

 Hello and welcome! 

While we had a few summery warm days in April, most days were chilly enough where a spring sweater was definitely needed, as well as a jacket. For today's "Fashion Over Forty" post I'm styling a  favorite spring sweater. 

I've really enjoyed my minimal wardrobe I keep in my closet for each season and think most items in my closet mix and match. This striped spring sweater is definitely one of those items. In fact I wanted to share another look with the same sweater but white jeans, but I never got around to having  another set of pictures taken. 

Everything I'm wearing is old so I don't have any direct links, but I try to add links to comparable items or other favorite alternatives for those of you interested.

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In a recent post I shared an outfit where I dressed down my trench coat by wearing it with blue jeans and sneakers, today I've dressed it up a bit by wearing block heel pumps and black pants. 

Yeah, I always feel kind of silly when walking in heels on grass for a picture, but I like a pretty backdrop for my photos so I deal with it. 

I love this light ivory colored trench coat for spring. As mentioned in previous posts, it was a hand me down from my sister from Germany. 

You may like these alternatives:

• Calvin Klein Single Breasted Trench Coat
• Cole Haan Hooded Trench Coat (This one comes in several colors!!)

This pretty lightweight sweater was purchased from LOFT a couple of years ago. I love these colors especially for spring and I love the double V-neck feature.

Find Lightweight Sweaters here:

• Sweaters at LOFT
• Sweaters at Nordstrom Rack

Below are snapshots of current lightweight sweater favorites from LOFT.

This one come in several pretty spring colors and is currently 50% off with code: SUNNY

And how fun is this Dip Dye sweater!! Use code: SUNNY for an extra 60% off.

 

Also liking this 100% cotton sweater for  its pretty color and comfy weekend look. 60% off with Code: SUNNY. 

This top is not actually a sweater but a mixed media blouse and it caught my attention. 60% off with code: SUNNY. 

My particular sweater features a double v- neck and you can see it in the photo below. 

My black pants are the same pair of Ponte Knit pants I wore on our road trip to Milwaukee in winter. I do like them styled so much better with a heel instead of winter boots, but they are so perfect for a long car ride (any any other type of travel) due to the Ponte Knit material so I had decided to wear them with boots on that trip. 

This specific pair is old (from White House Black Market) and no longer available, but I did see several options at Nordstrom Rack and many choices at Nordstrom. I love that these types of pants are as comfortable as Yoga pants but are actually "dress pants". They are especially recommended for travel as you can travel comfortably but still arrive at your destination perfectly dressed.

 

My particular pair comes with real pockets front and back as well as a traditional zipper, some Ponte Knit pants come with faux pockets, side zipper or are pull on. Personally I prefer the traditional 5 pocket/zipper style.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

You may also like:

• Dress Pants and Double V- Neck Sweater from LOFT
• Striped V- Neck and Boyfriend Jeans
• Wearing a Trench Coat in a Casual Way

I'm linking up here:

Friday: Fancy Friday hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style // Lizzie in Lace //  Friday Favorites at Penny's Passion // A Little Bit of Everything // Friday Favorites // A Fireman’s Wife // Shelbee on the Edge //  Fabulous Friday Link Up with Lucy  // A Morning Cup of Joe

Saturday: Dare to Share

Sunday: Style Splash linkup // Sunday Showcase (first Sunday) //  You're the Star Blog Hop Link Up @ Stonecottage Adventures

Monday: Away From Blue // Glass of Glam // Inspire Me Monday // Hello Monday // Random-osity Good, Random, Fun // You're The Star Blog Hop Link Party @Stonecottage Adventures // Anything Goes with Your Hosts @ My Random Musings // Beauty by Miss L 

Tuesday: The Fashion Canvas // Shelbee On the Edge Spread the Kindness // I Do deClaire // Elegantly Dressed and Stylish // Myriad Musings // Jenerally Informed Happy Now Blog Link // Style Splash linkup // Tuesday with a Twist @Stonecottage Adventures // I Will Wear What I Like Linkup  // Randomosity - Good Random - Fun 

Wednesday: What's Up Wednesday? (last wed. of month) // The Queen in Between Style Six // Straight A Style // Jersey Girl, Texan Heart // Fashion Frenzy at Seeking Sunshine and Rosy Outlook // Is This Mutton? Wow on Wednesday // Effortlessly Sophisticated // Wonderful Wednesday //  Welcome Wednesdays //  Classy Flamingos 

Thursday: Fashion Files at Doused in Pink and Curly Crafty Mom // Your Own Twist Linkup with Shelbee and Monica (3rd Thursday/month) // Elegance and Mommyhood // High Latitude Style // Mummabstylish // Thirty Minus One // Mutton Style // Thursday Favorite Things //  Little Things Thursday // Traffic Jam Weekend @Being a Wordsmith // Slices of Life (Encouraging Hearts and Home)