Gang, I’ve gotta warn you: I’m wearing a sweater that looks like J.Jill circa 1986…and I’m not mad about it.
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It’s J.Crew’s “Fair Isle Snowflake Crewneck Sweater” and it’s one part precious, but also very sporty and ski sweater-y and, happily, unapologetically vintage (runs big, though, FYI).
There’s something about an on-theme, festive sweater at this time of year. It’s cute with cozy layers, sure, but it also dresses up rather nicely. Even if the “dressing up” part just means a fancy bag and walkable heels.
And if you agree that, yes, a cropped white puffer jacket (with a slight shimmer), IS, in fact, a suitable alternative to a faux-fur, then you get me, you ski bunny, you.
Vintage-Inspired Fair Aisle Sweater + Cropped Puffer Jacket
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I ordered Athleta’s Summit Down Shine Jacket because I was looking for a puffer that hit at my natural waist. I’ve found that those hip-length puffer jackets don’t look great with the looser, straight-leg jeans I’ve been favoring lately, but long coats (past my knees) or an almost-cropped one (to show off my waist) feels right.
Despite the name, I didn’t realize Athleta’s puffer jacket had any sort of shimmer until it arrived. The shimmer, however, is barely-there, and just serves to make the jacket look…pretty.
sweater (xs) | jeans (27) | puffer (s) | boots | bag
Also, don’t sleep on this feather bag. It also comes in black and has that pouchy shape that holds a surprising amount of stuff. These feather bags feel a little frivolous, I know, but I’ve been wearing my old black one for…10 years now? It’s almost as old as Pax.
sweater (xs) | jeans (27) | puffer (s) | boots | bag
Shop More Retro Sweaters & Cropped Puffer Jackets
I’ve rounded up several vintage-inspired knit sweaters and cropped puffers. For fun, I’ve tried to pair them up — see the widget below for the sweater/puffer pairings that would be a fun, festive (yet easygoing) way to dress up.
xo,
S
