Wearing it.

 I wore the Elaine Striped Cardigan today and I love it. 

These particular pants aren't perfect, but they really are the only things I like with this sweater that I can wear at the moment.   

If I were not losing weight I would make some alterations on the pants, (the folds at the pocket require a simple, but time-consuming, fix) but it is not worth the time at this point.  They will get me through a little more of this season.  Better to spend the time making new pants.  I have a few different shades of maroon wools, and hopefully one will go with this sweater.  I also think a pair of dark khaki or olive green pants would be lovely and I might have something that will work.  Certainly both colors would work with many other things as well. Jeans in a dark wash are another possibility, but again, I have none that fit me now.

I will get there, I'm still working through my priorities, weighing what I want in fit and style, knitting and sewing projects, versus the demands of exercise, trying to eat well, and reaching goal weight.  It is not so much about being a particular weight, or even "thin" but about control and overcoming the penalties of a few years where control went out the window and  stress ruled the day.

At the moment diet and exercise have priority, and everything will follow suit, hopefully in a measured fashion.

Comments

[Grace]

I was skeptical when you showed the pieces. But that sweater looks awesome on you!

The colors, style and fit are perfect.

[materfamilias]

Great sweater, great styling! and btw, I only got the e-mailed comments once, no worries about duplicating -- I've just been too busy to let you know.

[Gina]

How gorgeous you look in this sweater. I like how you've styled it.

[Carolyn]

This is beautiful on you! I am so in awe of your knitting!

[Monique]

...and you're wearing it well!

[Mardel]

Thank you all for the fabulous comments.  I am really loving this sweater.  And the nice thing is I can wear it as a light jacket as it warms up until spring actually arrives in force.

[Ann's Fashion Studio]

Your sweater is beautiful.

[May]

Mardel, beautiful jacket! I love your styling, too. Congratulations!

[Eileensews]

Beautiful!!!!!! You make me want to take up knitting again.

[Luni]

That sweater is smashing! It's something else, bright and stylish.

[Lisette]

Beautiful on you! I like the waist shaping.

[Shannon]

Your outfit makes me smile - love the bold colours!

[K-Line]

It's great!!! I love how you balance the strong colours with the necklace. The sweater fits perfectly. And your having a great hair day too :-)