At one point in my life I felt like I couldn’t wear black and brown together, but things have changed! I am crazy about wearing this color combination! It adds more interest and contrast to any outfit. Imagine this outfit with black boots…kinda ho-hum…
In my next few posts I thought I would do some fall “must haves,” and I’m kicking it off with this great cardigan. I feel like this open cardigan is very versatile for the fall. I love that it’s black and cream, making it somewhat neutral. It would look cute with colored jeans, with leggings, or on top of a chambray shirt. Shoot, I think I’ll even wear it around the house with my pajama pants and Uggs. If I were pregnant I would be in this everyday and I’d probably wear it home from the hospital-ha!
So I’m a little upset, but hopefully I can make it up to you. When I bought this cardigan from Urban Outfitters, (but very similar if not same here) 2 months ago, I certainly didn’t think it was going to sell out. If I did, I would have posted it immediately. Instead, I decided to wait until the weather turned a little cooler. I have since learned my lesson. I should have known it would sell out, since it was only $69.00! But don’t worry, I’ve found two really great alternatives below.
Boots – Frye , Zara Black Jeggings- (for alternative Gap), Purse- Marc by Marc Jacobs
The picture on the left is Anthropologie and the picture on the right is Gap. The Gap sweater is new, it’s in stores but not online, yet. I just received word that you can order the Urban Outfitters Sweater in the store. It will ship October 20th when the restock.
LZ says
October 9, 2012 at 4:19 PMLoving your brown boots with black and white. The sweater is awesome, what a steal!
Joey Clayton says
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the Queen City Style says
October 9, 2012 at 7:45 PMCarly, you look gorgeous!! Brown with Black… YES YES YES! 🙂
Whitley
http://www.thequeencitystyle.com
Wall Family says
October 9, 2012 at 8:24 PMThank you! I bought brown riding boots but have been scared to wear them with black.
Carly Lee (C. Style Blog) says
October 10, 2012 at 3:56 AMThanks Girls!
Tidbits and Snippets says
October 10, 2012 at 4:50 PMlove your blog!
so what did you wear under it? is it just a little black cami or tee shirt?
KylyR says
October 10, 2012 at 7:17 PMWow, those boots are just perfection! ~R. http://www.straightfromthepages.com
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
October 11, 2012 at 1:34 AMI too am absolutely LOVING the brown with black! It makes things so much more interesting and fun! Why did it take the world so long to figure this out?!?
Kim Kauffman says
October 19, 2012 at 12:05 AMOh I love that sweater. I am pregnant and want to live in it! It just says cozy!
Le Voyageur de Mode Bon says
November 30, 2012 at 8:17 PMHi,
i came across this post via a pin on pinterest of this sweater and immediately became obsessed. i have been looking for a sweater like this in black since i bought a similar structured one from Jaeger when i was in the UK last Christmas (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=47355423).
the GREAT news is that it is now back in stock on UrbanOutfitters.com! i used a 10% discount coupon (PurpleWishes) and the sweater is now on its way to me!
Thank you!!!!!
tenth avenue south says
December 30, 2012 at 8:20 PMJust found your blog a few days ago and I’m officially obsessed!! My mom and I were shopping yesterday and I just HAD to pop in Urban Outfitters to see if they had any of these left. It was our lucky day… two had been returned. I’ve been living in it ever since. Thanks for the fabulous tip!
Lesley says
January 18, 2013 at 9:20 PMI found your blog a couple months ago and LOVE it!! I wanted to buy this sweater but am unsure of this sizing. I’m 5’9″ and typically wear a size 2. what size do you recommend?
Franziska says
January 22, 2013 at 2:40 AMI found your picture on pinterest and recreated it today but your picture came from a tumblr and not your blog. One of my readers made sure to let me know where it was from so I just wanted to thank you for the inspiration!
Stefanie Ting says
August 5, 2017 at 1:47 PMWhat color are these frye boots? Dark brown or cognac? Thanks!
Carly Lee says
August 21, 2017 at 9:11 AMThey are the cognac color.
Leila says
October 15, 2017 at 12:57 AMHello😊 What SIZE did you end up buying? I have chance to purchase a S or XS on Poshmark. I’m 5’4, 124 lbs, 36.5-37 hips waist is 27, 34C bust.
Carly Lee says
October 15, 2017 at 3:44 PMTo be honest with you, I can’t remember. Based on your measurements, I think you should order an xs.