Cardigan Empire

Salt Lake City Fashion Stylist

Shy Arms Giveaway


The arms of a lady: greased to the elbows with activities and occasionally wobbly with wear. Perhaps you care not to bear your embracers. Whether your shyness to skin is value, cellulite, or climate-based, your needs warrant the security of fashionable coverage.

Of course you can always add shirt-sleeves with your standby cardigan, but what if your desire to cover the details of your triceps conflicts with your desire to showcase your blouse embroidery and dress embellishments? Rather than an over-cloak you need an underpinning.

Might I suggest a Scoopneck 3/4 Sleeve with Cuff from Shade Clothing? I happen to know it personally and I can tell you all about it.

1. Fabric. It transforms effortlessly from mellow to prim and the modal/spandex blend makes it deliciously snugly. This ensures you are not only comfortable, but any upper arm wigglies are thoroughly contained.


2. Weight: These tees are slightly heavier than tissue thin, making them a dreamy layering basic (ie worn under something). If you do wear it as a stand a-lone, make sure your bra matches and do a few crunches to prepare.


3. Sleeve Length: The new best friend of upper and middle figures since it so kindly creates interest at their comparatively slim hips. If you’re an hourglass or lower figure, nudge that sleeve line up to your elbow to create an equally delightful line of interest at your narrow waist.


4. Torso Length: Praises to the Shade Ladies and Gentleman for designing away excess information gaps between blouses and trousers. (But should you be a lower figure or hourglass with buxom hips, please refrain from leaving this one untucked. Indelicately squeezing anything around your triple threat (hips, thighs and seat) will only create an unfair visual comparison between the width of your waist and your hip. Trust me, just tuck it in.)

Indeed, this piece follows suit with everything by Shade Clothing: superior materials, exceptionally well fitted, and delightfully demure.

So “how do I get my own” you ask?

You can click-it over to Shade Clothing and get 15% off the Scoopneck 3/4 Sleeve with Cuff or anything else you fancy (see the action print below)

Online Code: modestywk
Offer good from Sept 28-Oct 3
15% off online only, (not valid on gift card purchases or Team Shade Premium Membership fees)


Or you can enter up to two times for a chance to win the Scoopneck 3/4 Sleeve with Cuff.

Chance Un: Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter and leave a separate comment with your Tweet URL on this post.

Chance Deux: Become a follower of Cardigan Empire and post a confirming comment on this post with your name and contact details.

The winner of Shy Arms New Bestie will be selected on Friday, October 2nd. The winner gets to select a Scoopneck 3/4 Sleeve with Cuff in her size and color of choice.

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Comments

  3. I’m a follower! I have been for awhile thanks to Google Reader, but now it is official!

    My blog is private, by the way.

  4. I’m a follower! Every year I purchase a layering piece like this in the basic white, black, brown… and I just can’t seem to find the perfect fit/neckline etc… this one looks PERFECT! Fingers crossed!

  6. Oh, I’m a follower! And thank you for this public service you do!!!

  7. i’ve been following for awhile, but now it’s official! Thanks for all the fashion advice and inspiration!

  9. I’m a follower, I love your blog! Thanks for all of the wonderful advice

  10. I am fairly new and am learning all kinds of new stuff to make myself more appealing. Thanks!

  15. I am now a follower! I love your blog — it has a lot of style. I’m happy to have just been led to it.

    MadebyMichelleStore at gmail dot com.

  20. I would love to win that delectable shirt!

    I am a follower too!

    XOXO
    Jen

  21. I am a new follower and very excited about it! you have great fashion adevice!

    kristen
    ktimm@jbc.edu

  22. Also a follower 🙂 Those look so much nicer than my usual $8 stand-bys

  24. i love love love it!

    i have been following on reader for quite some time 🙂

  27. My, my–I just became a follower yesterday! Fancy that–just in time for a giveaway… Thanks for all you do here!

  28. I am a follower and I love Shade! mrsbraegger(at)hotmail(dot)com

  29. I’m a follower. Thanks for all the guidance. Love your blog, love your advice!

  39. Please count me in! Yes, I have been a follower too. Thank you!

  43. i’m brand new thanks to a great tip from a great girlfriend.
    love it!
    glad to follow.

  45. I’m a follower. Thanks!
    angi[dot]perez[at]gmail[dot]com

  46. I’m a follower. Thanks for all the tips!

  47. what a wonderful giveaway 😀

    i follow via google reader

  51. I’m a follower and suffer from shy arms… I NEED THIS! 🙂

  52. Have secretly followed for awhile, but made it “official” today! My shy wiggly arms could use all the help they can get! :o)

  53. I’m a follower and have been for a while.

  54. Follower – always great advice. Can’t wait to try this…my triceps are my downfall!

  55. I just tweeted it!
    Twitter name: DRaeSlices

  56. I am also a follower.

    Love the blog!

  58. i think i’ve tried almost every t shade makes…not sure if i have this one, i gotta run and check my closet.

    okay, nope.

    i’m a follower! count me in.

  59. I’m a new follower too! I have been loving your blog since I found it a few weeks ago. Thanks for all the great info on dressing well for my body type 🙂

    katielousoup at gmail dot com

  62. I’ve been reading and sharing your blog for quite a while now, but now I’ll follow you too. Thanks for helping us out of our fashion faux pas!

  63. I’ve been a follower for a long time, but now I’m official!

    I love this layering piece.

  65. I’m a new blog follower!

    Anne Molino

    anne molino at hotmail dot com

  71. Cute pics Reach! I’m loving the shades, and I’m now your follower (officially, I’ve been unofficially following you for quite some time).

  72. I’m a follower. Have been for a long time. I would love to win this.

  73. I’ve been around a while, but now I’m an official follower! Oooh, Aaah! Thanks!

  74. I am a new follower!!
    torrimahoney at gmail dot com

  77. I am a new follower but long time unofficial follower of your blog!! I love your style 🙂

  79. I’m a follower! I need one of these, so I’m so glad you offered it on here with a 15% discount! – Amy: adenev16@gmail.com

  80. I’ve been following for several months now. You give me lot’s of fashion inspirtation!

  85. Of course I am a follower!!

  87. I’m a follower via Bloglines. bird.malinda at gmail dot com

  88. Sadly, I don’t tweet or twitter, or whatever the kids are calling it these days. Actually, I’m not sad about that. But I am a follower!
    Just to keep in your good graces I will facebook about it, even though I won’t get another entry.
    I know. So altruistic of me; )

  89. I am now a follower! Please oh please let me win this. I really need one!

  93. I {heart} Shade! And I’m definitely a follower of CE! Everyone should be…

  95. I’m following you now (I was before, but now it’s public!). bonnie casad @ msn com

  96. I’ve always seen those trendy women wearing the thin layering shirts. I thought there was a secret club.

    Perhaps the Cardigan Empire Club? Count me in as a follower.

    Rachiebear at gmail dot com

  99. Me too. What a great web site!

  100. This is exactly what I never knew I should be looking for! My jiggly bits thank you. 🙂

  102. I’m a follower!

    LOVE your advice, today I wore a white 1/3 length tissue tee under my favorite black cap sleeved shirt with white embroidery.

    I’ve already had 2 complements!

  104. new and loving it! 🙂

  106. I’m a follower too! I have so enjoyed your blog and appreciate your fashion tips so much!

  107. I am a follower and a long time Shade fan, thanks for the great tips!

  109. I just discovered Shade in Gilbert, AZ! Any designer that can help me be fashionable and modest gets a standing ovation!

    I saw your blog on NieNie and CJane and frequently visit for fashion help.

  111. I’m a follower of yours. Have been for a while. I LOVE both of these blouses featured in this post. Particularly the first one. Are they from Anthro? I looked to no avail…dedef

  112. Lucrecia
    Both tops are from Anthro. The first is actually still available in some stores at a discounted price. Call your local Anthro with this information and they should be able to help you locate it: Wavelet Blouse, style #910133 (more details here http://budurl.com/wavelet).

    The second is a cherished piece from a few seasons back.

  115. I have been following!
    scripturemom.blogspot.com

  116. Such a cute top combinations! Don’t you know I’d follow you anywhere?

  120. I’m a follower and have been for awhile! Love love love your site!

  121. I’m a follower now.

    kmbsmith(at)gmail(dot)com

  125. I am a follower!! Can’t you come to Utah and dress me!

  129. You’re a great fashion leader & and I’m a loyal follower! Pick me!! Pick me!!

  130. I’m a new follower, and would love to win.

  132. I am a new follower and my modest arms are in love.