Cardigan Empire

Salt Lake City Fashion Stylist

How to Prepare a Thanksgiving Outfit


Definitive dates call for a gourmet ensemble. Something layered with interest, infused with style, peppered with the unexpected.

Such a day is Thanksgiving, a day in which my ridiculously ample blessings require generous gratitude from my person. And in order to convey my bountiful internal thanks, I need to make full use of articulate outer fittings. Below is a step by step recipe should you have appreciation to express as well.


Ingredient 1: Simple, sophisticated basics
Like butter and salt, a fine underpinning and a clean-lined knee length skirt are necessities for every sartorial pantry. Appropriate foundaions for every age, occasion, and season.

Procurement Point:
ModBod Perfect Capsleeve
ModBod Pencil Skirt

These ModBod basics are priced affordably enough that one can procure them in multiple colors. The stretch in both ensure a flattering fit and keep shy body ranges (shoulders & knees) out of view.

Ingredient 2: An ambrosial blouse
Something that speaks of nutmeg and cinnamon. Earthy, warm, and redolent. I chose a delicate tie-neck silk, just enough to add interest but not so much that it overwhelms. Procurement Point:
(This illustrated model is no longer available, but these alternatives are)
ModBod Anna Ruffle Neck Top
Victoria’s Secret Silk Georgette Tie-Front Floral Blouse

Step 3: A textured jacket
With a feminine nod at Sherlock Holmes, this nubby wool cape makes cozy chic.
Step 4: Apply Accessories
You can see a small smattering of my accessory choices photographed above, but my full dream list is available at Sensibly Styled.

Here is another application in cranberry & licorice.


Felicitous Wishes for a Jubilant Thanksgiving!

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Easter Frockery: Upper Figure

Beneath the perfect upper figured dress is a perfect fitting bra. Once your Easter Eggs are properly nested, the frocking is easy.


1. In our first basket of fashion treaties, we have the grass green with tulips shining under glinting sunlight. Northern endowed ladies should opt for medium rise scoop and v necklines. Blanketing the entire nest will only offer a prodigiously overwhelming set of curves. Instead, try the collar lines of the Underwood Shirtdress, which breaks your offering into smaller, visually digestible bites. While the long sleeves of the Through-The-Clouds Jacket draw attention down to the hip and the cropped jacket length brings further emphasis to the empire waistline.



2. In our second basket, the springy smocking through the bodice of the Confetti Whirl Dress won’t leave your cups to overflow into the underarms or collarbones. The high empire waistline will draw attention to your narrowest torso width. The sleeve-line of the Karst Edge Cardigan again brings interest to the hips while the high button closure narrows in right under the bust.

Good Friday and Happy Easter!

If you already have your customized look book & want more outfitting ideas, book a 60 minute virtual shopping session to compile a portfolio of wardrobe options, at excessively competitive wages.
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