The Most Wonderful Piece of the Year

     Yay for cooler weather! I love this time of year mostly because I love that sweaters are so forgiving of all the extra holiday weight I might pick up. But why only wear something so body flattering for a few months out of the year? That's where the cardigan comes in. These wardrobe staples can be used throughout the year to keep warm, add color, shape, and style.





 

The boyfriend cardigan for 19.99 at Target.



     My personal favorite is the boyfriend cardigan. I probably have at least ten of these looser fitting, longer cardigans. They're great for people with wider hips because they hit in a place that hides it better and you can belt them to accentuate the waist line. They tend to offer a more casual look but paired correctly can offer a more polished look as well.  I love Target's selection of boyfriend cardigans because they have great color availability and lasting quality for a decent price. 

The classic cardigan for 19.80 at Forever 21.







    The classic cardigan is another great option for stylish and office appropriate wear. This classic cut can dress up your favorite jeans and tee shirt or provide an extra element over a favorite button-up. This style is pretty easy to find in about every possible shade, color, and pattern. Forever 21 offers great prices on these as does Target. These are also very easy to find at vintage and thrift stores since the shape doesn't change much. 

   The open cardigan is typically more flowy and doesn't have buttons like the other two types. They can come in a wide variety of shapes and lengths. Again, this can be belted or left to hang open. A variety of stores carry these for low prices and they are pretty commonly found at thrift stores.





The open cardigan for 29.99 on ModCloth.

   These pieces can take you throughout the year since you can roll up the sleeves or find lighter weight knits. You can throw them on over sundresses on cool summer nights or pair them with jeans or sweats as you sip your hot cocoa in the winter. They are the ultimate budget friendly piece since you'll wear them over and over again!

    
   Check out Divvyntage on Polyvore to see some more outfit combinations you can make with cardigans!

I'm dreaming of...a Divvyntage Christmas

I'm dreaming of... by divvyntage featuring sheer shawls

     Can't you just see yourself sipping a nice cup of hot chocolate in this outfit? Its nice and simple and all the pieces are classics that will remain wardrobe staples for years to come. The only problem is that $28 socks are a bit out of your budget, not to mention a $305 leather jacket. No problem, there are much better ways to divvy out your money and still look great.  I went out shopping to find the pieces I didn't already have hiding in my closet. Which I admit, I already had the boots, the jacket, the earrings, and the jeans, but I'll go over how to get those items as well. And most of us already have one or two of these pieces in our closets since they're so versatile.

• The sweater I bought new  from Marshall's for $17, a savings of $28.
• The jacket I got from Macy's five years ago for $25, a savings of $280.
• The jeans are Levi's that I bought from the Levi outlet earlier this year for $30, saving $70.
• Instead of leg warmers, I bought socks from Target for $2.50, saving $25.50.
• The earrings are my mom's that she let me wear. So best place to shop for these would be a vintage or thrift store; but if you have friends or family members that have older jewelry, not a bad idea to have a jewelry exchange with them. Savings came to $13.
• The scarf I bought new from Kohl's, it came with a cute hat too, for $18, a savings of $4.
• You'll notice I saved the boots for last. That's because I do recommend saving up for some things and putting a bit more of an investment into them. Good leather boots are one of them. If you go with cheap materials, they will break down faster and you won't get as much use out of them, and they won't look as nice as long. So on that note, I bought my BCBG boots at Dillard's two years ago for $120, still saving me $110.

    My total savings on this outfit come to $530.50. A little shopping around and knowing where to look can save you a bundle and give you great wardrobe staples for years to come!