Bridie
£4
“So many charming sweaters are made today that it would be quite possible for a woman to be elegantly attired from morning till midnight in a wardrobe entirely composed of different sweaters and skirts. Few women can resist the temptation of a soft new pullover in a luscious shade, and how right they are (unless they are afflicted with a very large bust), because it provides them with an inexpensive way of renewing their wardrobe. Besides, a beautiful sweater is always more elegant than a nondescript dress.
But you should not abuse this useful garment. In particular, you should realise that a sweater can also be the contrary of elegance if you have neglected to respect one of the following rules:
- Only solid-coloured sweaters of cashmere or silk (or of similar synthetic materials) are elegant in the city.
- The open neckline of a V-neck sweater should always be filled in with a scarf unless it is worn over a blouse or pullover.
- Only one kind of embroidery or appliqué is chic in the daytime: naïve or Tyrolean-type trimmings on winter sports sweaters.
- Heavy knits, stripes, cable stitching, Jacquard patterns, and all kinds of eccentric designs should preferably be worn only with trousers.”
Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All Occasions – Genevieve Antoine Dariaux
Knitted in a wool cashmere blend DK. (sample shown in Karabella Margrite 50g • 140m/154yd • 7 (8: 8: 9: 9) balls)
Tension: 22sts/34 rows in lattice stitch pattern on 4mm needles to 10cm/4in
First published 2006.
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