How to Style a Black Turtleneck Sweater
A black turtleneck sweater can be worn so many ways and is an excellent layering piece for winter, let alone a staple for many in a modest capsule wardrobe. In this petite style blog post I will share some of my favorite ways to style a black turtleneck sweater!
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How to Care for Cashmere Sweaters
With any garment, you should always check the label and adhere to it for the best outcome and greatest longevity. Some say dry clean only. Others say hand wash. It's generally best to lay them flat to dry if you are washing at home.
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Decreasing the need to launder sweaters definitely helps extend their lifespan. One way to do that is to wear a layer beneath them. I especially recommend these sweat proof undershirts. My initial review of them is here. They definitely make a huge difference, although they are a bit of an investment. Save a few bucks on them here.
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Over time it is natural for your sweaters to obtain "pills". Friction causes the fibers to bunch up into little balls that can be unsightly. But wait! Don't get rid of that sweater, it's still good!
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But then something happened. Let's call it ... winter. Let's call it dark, dreary, damp, cold days. I wanted to combat the external mood with some lighter denim - Mott and Bow's High Rise Skinny Beekman Jean in Light/Medium Blue. |
Mott And Bow Women's High Waisted Skinny Jean Review - Beekman
Mott and Bow Beekman Jeans Styled w/ Encircled Comfy Button Up & Nisolo Huarache Sandals
Light Blue Denim with Brandy leather Accessories from Nisolo
Outfit Details:
- Mott and Bow Beekman High Rise Skinny Jeans 27x28 - c/o Mott & Bow
- Encircled Clothing The Comfy Button Up XS - Encircled.ca or Encircled.co
- Numi The Signature Crop Sweatproof Undershirt Almond XS
- Nisolo Huarache Leather Sandals in Brandy 8.5
- Nisolo Noemi Belt Brandy Extra Small
- Nisolo Cleo Convertible Crossbody in Rosewood
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--> Numi Reviews
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Table of Contents:
- The Crop
- Why Interested?
- Fit
- Wear Testing
- Quality/Longevity Prognosis
- Functionality
- Expectations Met?
- Would I Rebuy?
- Improvement Suggestions
- Will I Keep It?
About Numi
Numi's high performance sweat proof undershirts wick and absorb moisture and oder away from the body thus preventing stains. They've expanded into some beautiful silks that I hope to try!
Numi The Crop - XS Black & Almond $60 (Oct 2021)
Why I Was Interested In Trying The Crop by Numi
Shifting to more conscious clothing purchases recently means I have been slowly adding better quality pieces into my wardrobe. A lot of these pieces are beautiful natural/more sustainable fibers like cashmere, silk, organic cotton, tencel and modal to name a few.
Proper care of our garments can help them to last much longer. Most of our clothing items are being washed way more often than is actually necessary which causes breakdown of the fibers and shortens the lifespan of the garment considerably.
Thus, one reason to try Numi sweat proof undershirts was to extend the number of wears before needing to wash! Having a base layer prevents the garment from contacting your skin and absorbing sweat and other oils throughout the day. (And it's cozy in these cooler months!)
And of course, I don’t want to have my garments stained over time from this. So preventing those sweat marks, temporary and permanent, is another reason to try Numi technical undershirts for women.
Numi The Crop Review - Fit
Numi The Crop Review - Quality/Longevity Prognosis
Numi The Crop Review - Wear Testing
Layer 1: Numi Undershirt
Layer 2: Quince Silk Button Up
Layer 3: Mott & Bow Cashmere (Review Here)
I started to get pretty warm in this combo and proceeded to clean the entire house and do laundry. By the end I was feeling very warm, if not overheated... And guess what? Success!! No moisture on my finer garments, even the Numi didn’t feel wet from the outside. Also no other deodorant marks etc.
Initial thoughts from wear testing:
Reverse neckline is too high and makes me feel frumpy.
Scoop neck is so low it cuts below my bra lines which makes for weird lines under clothing and doesn’t help replace a cami for modesty.
Sleeve lines could initially be seen on some thinner materials but seemed to roll out as the day went on and disappear. Could be avoided with the long sleeve edition possibly.
Trying to pull fabric up at the shoulders to raise the scoop neckline caused weird bunching. I think with broader shoulders and a fuller chest you wouldn’t have any trouble, but I am petite and I think I must have narrow shoulders so it doesn’t work great for me and I hate the feeling of clothing falling off my shoulders.
Numi The Crop Review - Functionality
Additionally, I know many wear this shirt on it's own, but I find the material too thin for that purpose, personally.
Numi The Crop Review - Were my expectations met?
There are a lot of days when I'm like, "man... I wish that Numi neckline fit me better because everything else about it is EXACTLY what I want to wear and need for this outfit today..." I can't be the only one feeling like this is almost perfect!
Numi The Crop Review - Would I Rebuy? Any Suggestions for Improvement?
I would also consider getting the full length version (aka "The Signature"). I bought the crop thinking it would be more versatile year round for modesty/sweat resistant layering without the bulk of tucking in another layer. In reality it’s making me a tad chilly in the winter because my chest feels snug and cozy with the extra layer, while my belly feels a bit breezy and exposed through the top clothing layer(s). In the warmer months I am guessing my use will be more limited than I initially expected because of the necklines being less than idea for me.
For most people who don't mind a scoop neck like this and aren't as petite and narrow up top as I am, I believe this top will work very well for them as is!
Numi The Crop Review - Will I Keep it and actually wear it?
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Numi The Mask - OS Black & Almond $15 (Oct 2021)
Other Numi Products I'd Like To Try
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Numi The Mock Tencel Mockneck Sweatproof Undershirt
This would 100% be my go to base layer all winter long.
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Numi The Simone Sustainable Silk Button Up
With my new-found love for button ups, this one looks so well designed. Love the way it falls and the buttons on the cuffs... The hardest part is which color? Go with a staple white, navy, black, or a fun limited pop of color?
Tradlands is a brand I discovered in the last few years as I began my personal style journey and endeavored to shop more intentionally all around.
They have some really high quality pieces and some iconic designs that come back season after season. I actually love this about the brand. It’s the whole idea of slow fashion -- not turning over so many new designs you can’t keep up as a consumer. Tradlands focuses on designing really solid pieces that become so loved they can keep bringing them back because you’re going to want that in another color.. or you want to save up to make a responsible clothing purchase. Or your best friend heard you raving about it all year and now they’re ready to make an investment. |
Huge thanks to Tradlands for gifting this sweater! Stay tuned for more styling ideas featuring xxs tradlands shelter cardigan in birch.
In the mean time you can see all available sizes and colors of the Shelter Cardigan on the Tradlands website.
How To Save Money On Tradlands Clothing
- You can use Shop Pay to split your purchase into 4 equal and interest free installments, which may be really helpful for you! You can fill wardrobe gaps a couple times a year and spread the expense out instead of having it hit at once. Score!
- Also check out the worn well exchange where you can find pre-loved second hand Tradlands pieces at a discount or even sell you previous Tradlands pieces for store credit or cash.
- Second hand used clothing sites and apps at times have Tradlands pieces. I bought a Tradlands Chambray Shirt Dress on Poshmark (use Discount Code MJRS_6913) and it made me fall in love with the brand along with renewing my faith in button up shirts.
- As far as Tradlands discount codes are concerned, they do pop up from time to time. They have great sales periodically like their recent 30% off summer sale coupon. I do try to share Tradlands sales when I can so I can help you save on whichever Tradlands piece you’ve been eyeing! Hope it helps! :)
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