I’ve been lucking out with Eileen Fisher sales lately. I’m still loving the boxy, cropped sweater I featured here…and now I have one more to run by you guys: Eileen Fisher’s Organic Linen Cardigan (40% off at Nordstrom).

Truth be told, I’m not yet 100% convinced I’m keeping it…but it is one of those pieces that is A Wardrobe Problem Solver, so I’m having trouble sending it back, too.

6 Stylish Reasons I May Keep The EILEEN FISHER Linen Cardigan

This cardigan is sustainably made from mostly organic linen (with a bit of nylon thrown in) and is currently 40% off. It comes in both petite and regular sizing (I’m wearing a regular xs,) and is also available in white. It’s not super-soft — it feels a bit like wearing net — but it is comfortable netting (haha) and is also really lightweight, making this piece work in warm weather, as well as fall.

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1. Looks Cute With My Levi’s 501s

Per usual, my first stop, for The Testing Out of Potential New Tops, is to try them on with my most-worn pair of jeans. If they can’t get past this very basic test…then it’s gonna be a steep climb to victory.

This one? Flying colors. I love the sheer top over a pretty bralette SO MUCH. This is a very safe way of spoofing the whole bare-midriff trend.

EILEEN FISHER Cardigan** (xs) | Levi 501s** (27) – more sizes here | Born flats | Clare V bag | Madewell bralette

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2. Genius Layered Under Jackets

Since the weather is starting to cool, I wanted to make sure this top was easy to layer. And! Happy surprise! I LOVE how this cardigan looks when layered. The two rows of buttons (cardi, jacket) give me life.

EF Cardigan** (xs) | L’agence Janelle Jacket (sm) – or a more affordable option here** (also have and love) |  Levi 501s** (27) – more sizes here | Born flats | Clare V bag | Madewell bralette

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3. Elevates Relaxed Dad Jeans

It’s the kind of piece that adds a bit of polish to relaxed, distressed jeans. And bridges the gap between the uber-sophisticated trench and the casual denim. The fit is so good — I especially like the low necklace and sexy sheerness of the piece — that it reads much more interesting than a basic cardigan, elevating it to date-night status.

EF Cardigan** (xs) | Topshop Dad Jeans (size 26) | Theory trench (xs) | Jeffrey Campbell boots | Gorjana necklace

I also love that the neckline of this cardigan is sexy enough for date night, especially when you draw attention to it with a bit of flashy gold. (Note: a faux-fur topper is another alternative on date night — the cardigan works here, too.)

EF Cardigan** (xs) | Topshop Dad Jeans (size 26) | Patagonia faux-fur jacket** (xs) – take 15% off with code THEMOMEDIT | Jeffrey Campbell boots | Gorjana necklace

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4. Makes An All-Black Outfit More Interesting

All-black outfits are chic, sleek, and – too often – boring. A mix of textures is one easy way of taking a monochromatic black outfit next level. (And mixing in something sheer is one heck of a good way to do that.)

EF Cardigan** (xs) | Reformation jeans** (26) | Vince Clair D’orsay pumps (on eBay) – similar here | earrings, old – these are better | bag – my mom’s, similar vintage bags here

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5. Covers The Arms in a Fancy Dress

Because the cardigan is sheer, it also can read fancy, making it the perfect piece to warm up a party dress. And a cropped cardigan will always be much more flattering over dresses than the usual hip-length or long cardigan. This piece works both buttoned-up and unbuttoned.

EF Cardigan** (xs) | Fleur du Mal slip dress (xs) | Vince Clair D’orsay pumps (on eBay) – similar here | similar Clare V bag

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6. Makes At-Home Outfits More Exciting

I’m not 100% sold on this angle — I still much prefer giant cashmere while at home. But! In the warmer months, or if I need a drastic change from my usual look of Androgynous Woolly Comfort….mayyyybe?

EILLEN FISHER Cardigan** (xs) | Athleta pants (xs) | UGG Fluffette slippers | similar sports bra | similar leggings | p448 sneakers

Thoughts!!??!! Should I keep this darn piece?

xo,

S

ps. This one’s for the pinners…