Cardigan

Savvy Shopper

Are you ready for fall? It may not be September 22 yet but with all the cold weather Maine has been experiencing lately one would think it was fall.  Since the weather can't seem to make up its mind about whether it wants to be hot or cold this probably means you are experiencing frequent outfit changes throughout the day. Well have no fear because I have come up the perfect solution to transform you into a savvy saver.

Hottest Trend

The perfect fall staple right now is a cardigan. This item is trending at college campuses  all over the country and it deserves a place in your closest. As I bet you already know cardigans can run up your budget very quickly. These sweaters are often made of a lightweight fabric and cover the full length of your arm or 3/4 of it. They are the ideal piece to layer over a dress or tank top. As an added bonus they also provide just the right amount of warmth for the pre-fall weather.

 

http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=110&productId=59425&color=CHARCOAL

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Petites/AT-Petite-Sweaters/Petite-Summer-Cardigan/280938?colorExplode=false&skuId=11429944&catid=cata000027&productPageType=search&defaultColor=1066

These two pictures above are both 3/4 sleeved cardigans that look closely related...except for the price.On the left is a picture of a cardigan from Ann taylor which costs $59.99. On the right is a similar cardigan except it is from Wet Seal and only costs $10.50.  

http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-petites-long-sleeve-ultrasoft-cardigan-sweater-assorted-colors/-/A-14020528

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/charter-club-sweater-long-sleeve-v-neck-cardigan?ID=699829&CategoryID=260&LinkType=#fn=SWEATER_STYLE%3DCardigan%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D109%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D15

Above on the left is a cardigan from Macy's that you could own for $44.99 (its even on sale). If your not into spending a fortune on one piece of clothing then you could opt for the cardigan on the right which is almost an exact replica except it is from Target and is only $19.99.