How to Wear Ivory Cashmere After 50 (Petite & Curvy Tips), by The Living Lens on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with a fine-gauge ivory cashmere sweater that sits close to the body without pulling. A thin knit lies flat under a coat and skims your shape instead of adding bulk.
Check where the hem lands. It should finish around your hip bone, not at the widest part of the hip or halfway down the thigh.
Do a gentle front tuck. Push a small section of the front hem into your waistband, about 5 cm, and leave the back loose and falling straight.
For the classic look, wear the sweater with navy tailored trousers, a camel coat and leather loafers. Keep the trousers pressed and the coat hem below the sweater.
For a softer look, swap the trousers for a chocolate satin midi skirt. The smooth fabric and warm brown keep the outfit feminine without feeling fussy.
If you are petite, keep the sweater at hip length with the front tuck and choose bottoms in a similar tone to your knit so the eye runs in one line.
If you are curvy, let the cashmere skim rather than cling. Skip chunky ribbed knits and dropped shoulders that add width at the bust and arms.
Finish with one or two accessories only: small earrings, a slim belt over the tuck, or a plain watch.
Tips and common mistakes
Choose a warm ivory rather than a stark white, since it flatters most skin tones.
Hand wash cashmere in cool water and dry it flat so the shape holds.
If a full front tuck feels fussy, tuck in only the centre few centimetres.
Match your shoe tone to your trouser tone to make your legs look longer.
Questions
Can I wear an ivory sweater with black trousers?
Yes, but navy, camel, chocolate and grey keep the look softer and more modern. Black gives a harder contrast against ivory.
What if my sweater is too long to tuck?
A gentle front tuck or a half tuck at the waistband shortens it visually without any sewing. You can also fold the hem under once before tucking.
Does this work with a cardigan instead of a sweater?
Yes. Use the same rules: fine gauge, a hem near the hip, and a front tuck on the buttoned cardigan to define the waist.
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