Cardigans and Cupcakes!

Why hello there, October!  Can you believe we are so far into fall already?  I can't, mainly because the temperatures keep jumping between the fifties and the eighties.  But, regardless of how the thermometer feels, I've decided it's definitely time for fall.

I made Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes, oh yes!  Recipe

Autumn is without a doubt my favorite season.  Beautiful colors, warm baked goods, cozy clothing, and a general feeling of comfort.  Today I pulled out my fall boots, even though the high was eighty.  But the best part, if you ask me, is the sweaters.  In particular, and especially in these early weeks of indecisive weather, cardigans.

Cardigans are great!  Usually light weight, they can be worn on warmer days or layered for colder ones.  They are classic.  Audrey Hepburn rocked them, and they are still wildly popular today.  They can be dressed up or dressed down.  Versatility!

My own collection of cardigans has grown quite a bit recently!  Clearly I am into embellished cardigans.

Clearly I am *very* into cardigans.

And of course, they conceal!  Cardigans conceal spectacularly.  Typically they're a bit looser around the middle, so they can easily hide a bulge whether you wear them buttoned up or open.

A lot of concealment is about the art of distraction.  Layers, different types of fabric, textures, all distract nicely from any shapes that might otherwise be noticed as not quite natural.

And a lot of the reasons that cardigans are so great also apply to clothing in general when looking for things that will conceal well:

• The fabric has some structure to it 
• It's not too clingy, even if it’s tight-fitting 
• Not too thin 
• The garment allows some space between you and it 
• Texture hides bumps

Encouragingly, cardigans can be worn well by anyone.  So find what inspires you, whether it’s color, texture, embellishments, or accessories, and get ready to conceal fashionably for fall!