I did get one sweater before Christmas that I really love -- also cashmere and also a bit oversized. I love the color and the easy style. Note: I would order down if I were going to get another color (I might) because it does stretch a bit with wear. The V is a little deep but I love that. I wear as is most often but I have added a tank for a family gathering. This one isn't a budget price but I got mine on a 25% off sale which they seem to run fairly often.

Sundance Zadie Cashmere Sweater

Love your recommendation! Really love the color of the last sweater.

My recent purchase, okay not so recent was Banana Republic Ponte black pants. I am short 5’2” and wear heels, these were a perfect fit and the material was really nice. They wash great. Cold water and hang. Paid $20 for my first pair and $5 for my second pair. Got really lucky with the second pair at another store on clearance. The only pair in my size in the clearance section. Win Win. Costco was the store

Also in December, bought this on sale for much cheaper than it is selling today. Vince Camuto. Love the way it fits!

I just bought these jeans from Target after seeing them from a "mature women's fashion" influencer. I picked them up curbside, and honestly, upon seeing them, thought, 'meh'. I decided to try them on in the dresing room there to save myself a return trip later. My bf was with me, and as soon as I came out she said, "those jeans look amazing on you -you have to get them!" LOL, so of course I did. My usual size 8 fit great, and at only $28 they are a great buy. I'd have never picked them out from the online site or the store, but I expect I'll wear them a fair amount. Here is Target's description: Women's High-Rise Flare Jeans - Universal Thread™ Medium Wash 8.

I'll try a link to see what happens: Jeans

I have ordered a bunch of things that I returned, just not having great luck, but I did keep this top from Poetry. Overpriced, really, but it is very nice and fits so well. The different buttons give it an unusual style.

https://www.poetryfashion.com/product-UZ64/colour-B.htm

Our trip to NOLA, Lafeyette, and Austin is coming up and I ordered these from Lucky Brand. I have had a lot of tops I like from them, so hoping I will keep at least a couple of these.

I picked up a white linen blouse at Target last week (Universal Threads brand) for around $20. I am embellishing it with embroidery so I didn’t want to spend too much — in case I ruin it — but I will say it washed and dried very well with minimal shrinkage.

Sue, I really like that Poetry top in brown and light blue. Where does the hem land?

It is definitely shorter, because it works for me and I am a short-waisted 5'2". As in, it is not long enough to tuck in. I have found that most of the tops I have ordered from them are almost cropped in length. In fact, the things I returned were because they felt too short on me.

ETA if you look at the sizing info: it says this shirt is 22" long.

Thanks Sue! I have found that the stated measurements of clothing online are often off— sometimes way off— and even when they’re correct the styling, button placement, chest measurement, etc all drastically influence where the hem rests. The best sites IMO tell the height of the model and size she’s wearing in the photo. Barring that, pictures of the model side and back are often helpful enough. You description of the shirt makes it perfect for me, now I can’t decide what color I like best!

One last question: do the cuffs button? Being able to roll them up would make this almost all-season for me.

Love all the pieces you all shared ... always looking for inexpensive jeans/pants and love the shirts, Sue ... but shorter lengths are an issue for me. I am average height but long waisted and I never want my belly to show! It can be tough because as Kswl noted, measurements are often way off. Free People is the worst-- tops are often longer than they state or much shorter.

I love that sundance sweater - it comes in some beautiful colors too. I love cashmere, but I must not take proper care of it because mine always end up with small holes.

I've been trying to get into the new wider leg pant silhouette, so I ordered these casual pants from Amazon that I saw on Instagram. I have to say I do really like them - super comfortable and very flattering. My thighs are bigger and the skinny jeans really don't do much for me, but I haven't figured out what shoes/tops to wear with these wider leg pants. Especially shoes. I would love to find some jeans like above, but again - what shoes? I need to look around and see what people are wearing with them I guess.

Casual Pants

For me at this time of year it's all about the colors.

Love the Sundance cashmere sweater!

I just received the EF wide leg charcoal gray pants yesterday and I ordered a Pima cotton blend T-neck today. ( pretty boring for some but I like my neutrals. Pants were on sale for $89.50 from $228...T-neck still full price.

Little known eleventh commandment:

“Thou shalt have a turtleneck in every color.”

I bought the skirt Kswl is modeling above in solid purple yesterday when it was 60% off. This morning, I woke to an email announcing it is an additional 22% off today. I am on hold as we speak, waiting to ask for a price adjustment.

The dresses I bought from Saks to wear to a wedding in April are due to arrive tomorrow. Can’t wait. 💃

ETA: I ordered this dress from J.Jill a couple of days ago. I thought it would be good for travel. When I bought it, it had not been reviewed. It got a 2 star review yesterday. The reviewer says the fabric is too thin. Hmmm…can’t wait to get it and see what I think about that.

I bought this sweater from Talbot’s earlier in January. I really like it. Some reviews didn’t like it because the sequins are only on the front, but I found it comfortable and fun to wear. I’ve only worn it with black jeans over a black turtleneck. And the sequins satisfied a bit of the magpie in my soul! HA.

I purchased this to wear in cream…I really like it! It’s nice and fitted. The sleeves are a bit long for me. I pushed them up when I wore it, but think I’ll have my alterations guy make them 3/4 for me. (He’s a magician, really) 😊

Expecting great things from that Saks order, Bbstx! What blouse are you planning to wear with the purple skirt? It is reslly a beautiful color.

Love the green color in that sweater funky! I’m not big on t-necks unless its really, really cold and then only under something.

Kswl, not sure about a blouse with the purple. Perhaps a cream silk.

That’s a cute sweater, Bbstx, and looks like it has plenty of sequins but some people will complain about anything. Will be interested to hear about the dress.

The J. Jill dress arrived today. I have no idea what the reviewer was talking about that the dress was so thin she needed a slip. I think it is a fairly beefy knit, not as beefy as a ponte, but certainly more than a lightweight jersey. I held it several feet in front of a window that the afternoon sun was streaming through. Couldn’t see a thing through 2 layers, like you would wear it. If I reduce it to one layer, I could see a faint outline of the window. I do not think it lacks modesty or decorum.

The fit in interesting. There is a yoke with a small pleat on the back directly beneath the keyhole. It doesn’t show up in the photos nor is it mentioned in the description. It isn’t a big deal, but I just found it odd that there was no mention of the pleat. It isn’t sloppy big, but the cut is generous. I think it would be very good for travel. It is also described as ”above the knee.” Not on 5’6” me. It covers my knees.

I like the 3/4 sleeves. The neckline is fine. It is between a crewneck and a scoop neck. The shoulders seem to be a tiny bit wider than my shoulders. I may order the next size down to see if it makes a difference.

It is J.Jill Wearever. It doesn’t wrinkle and feels like it would dry overnight if I were traveling and needed to wash it out.

You can almost see the pleat in this back view

The ballgowns from Saks have been delayed until tomorrow. Thanks, USPS!! ☹️

I thought of you this morning and wondered how the dress worked out for you-- I popped on Jjill early this morning and didnt see much of anything that interested me for spring. I did order two skorts from last season on sale. Cannot wait to hear the updates on your ballgowns!!

i took my mother out for lunch i a nearby town and we visited the J Jill there so I could get a look at that dress. They didn’t have it yet, but they had a similar dress in navy with white polkadots. It also has a jewel neckline, 3/4 sleeves, a back yoke and a pleat, but no keyhole closure. The fabric drapes nicely and is 100% opaque. I tried it on and it fits like a swing dress, very flattering and comfortable, with pockets, yea! I bought it and am very pleased. It was full price but they said when it goes on sale to bring in the receipt and they’ll refund the difference.

Now I am hoping the dress you ordered Bbstx is just a little different in color to justify keeping them both. I always need spring and summer dresses for church. Now I need cute navy or red flats to wear with it.

It looks like a different dress in person! Much cuter. And it comes in black, but they did not have it in the store.

POCKETS! I may have to have that dress. That is the one negative to the dress I bought, no pockets! When I travel I love to have a pocket to keep a Kleenex or whatever handy without having to open my purse all the time.

I know, i just love pockets!

Also bought this top. Nice weight of semi-stretchy fabric, fitted and very pretty with nice slacks. I’ll wear this to church and other semi-dressy occasions.

There are only two appropriate responses when someone compliments your dress:

Thanks, it has pockets!

or

Thanks, I wish it had pockets.

I so enjoy these shopping threads. Funky- your non shopping mode is me when I 'm on a shopping spree. I have always heard great things about quince but I just haven't acted. Those sweaters look great as do the ON sweatshirts. I love those J Jill dresses as well- so practical for travel.

I love all the finds everyone is sharing - I am just so not a predictable size so I do need to try on a line and see how it runs.

LOL Salonva! The only things I bought this month were the quince sweaters -- and I added a new color in the ON top I originally bought them back in Nov.

I have been slightly tempted to shop as spring approaches but Ive limited my shopping to birthdays (4 in the next few weeks).

Updated: No, I lied lol!! I bought two skorts on sale at Jjill yesterday!

Funkyart… busted! And I bought five pair of shorts yesterday…white, black, navy, khaki, and navy and white gingham. So far I have five completely different spring/ summer tops that are navy and white stripe from J Crew, Madewell and Talbots, 3 of those are new from yesterday also. Nothing transitional about them, they are full-on warm weather!

Something about these shopping threads….🤔