The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Sweaters/Jumpers

January 15, 2020 / 29 Comments

Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!

Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series co-hosted with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). We will keep purchasing Bad Buys every now and then for a variety of reasons…it was so cheap, you were in a hurry and really wanted (needed) to buy something, it fit almost quite right. But, of course, we also have those purchases that can make us so very happy. A piece of clothing that you have had for years and that you also wear a lot. Or something you bought on a holiday and every time you wear it, you get that nostalgic holiday feeling back. Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye.

And now without further delay, let me share with you the Sweaters and Jumpers that have been submitted this month. Also, remember to visit Nancy’s Fashion Style as well to see some more cozy sweater outfits! Hopefully, you will find some inspiration from the fabulous ladies who have shared their warm winter styles.

First up is my lovely co-host, Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style with a Bad Buy sweater.

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

“I don’t like torn, ripped, and whatever jeans! So why did I think I would love that in a sweater? Not! I liked the color combination with the skirt though.”

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

Next is the gorgeous Ruth of Vogue Faux Real with a sweater that she simply cannot decide on! Let her know your thoughts if it’s a keeper or not.

Ruth of Vogue Faux Real

“I was strolling through Kohl’s one day and this sweater screamed at me when I walked by it. I bought it without trying it on (I just don’t like taking the time to try things on in the store). I tried it on at home and thought the neckline was too wide. I was looking for something more crewneck and this is almost scoop neck-not enough to wear as an off-shoulder, though. I let it hang in the closet and think about itself for a while. Then I tried it on again and still didn’t love the neckline so I put it into the giveaway pile (I’ve just been too lazy to post it for resale and I’d already torn the tags off of it). When my husband announced he was going to gather up the giveaway pile and take the bags to a local charity, I started thinking about that sweater again. The pattern is great and I love the soft wispiness of it, so I pulled the sweater back out of the pile. When this Good Buy/Good-Bye came up, I thought it was the perfect time to force it to work or find out it’s just going to go back into the giveaway pile. This is what I came up with and it’s not bad, but I don’t just love it. Maybe a mock turtleneck?  I dunno…too many clothes for north Texas-it’s 45F outside and I’m comfortable without a coat in this sweater.  I think it’s going to get sold on Poshmark or Etsy or somewhere.”

Ruth of Vogue Faux Real

The fabulous Ellie of Ellibelle’s Corner is sharing a super soft and cozy Good Buy sweater.

Ellie of Ellibelle’s Corner

”This Calvin Klein sweater was an impulsive buy at TJMaxx. I really didn’t need any more sweaters but it was soooo soft and I thought I’d at least try it on. I almost put it back because of the weird lose turtleneck, but I couldn’t get over the softness and the price was right, too. And I Iove this light grayish blue that almost acts like a neutral because I can pair it with many other colors!”

Ellie of Ellibelle’s Corner

Beautiful Mireille of Chez Mireille has shared a Good Buy sweater made even better by its amazing thrift shop price!

Mireille of Chez Mireille

“This is my cozy $1 thrifted sweater. I love the fun sleeves and that is such a neutral that I can change the look with different toppers.”

Mireille of Chez Mireille

The super stylish Sonja of Beautysome shared one of her favorite new Good Buy sweaters.

Sonja of Beautysome

“Last year I bought 10 new sweaters! And I have chosen the most stylish ones for this theme! This one is from Zara and I love the bling! Not too much, just a subtle part on the shoulders.”

Sonja of Beautysome

The stunning Jaqcui of Mummabstylish shared Good Buy/Not So Good Buy jumper.

Jacqui of Mummabstylish

”I bought this jumper from Primark basically for the colour, a soft mink brown. It’s a good style, but unfortunately the thread pulls really easily! I still wear it, but won’t wear it for best!”

Jacqui of Mummabstylish

And finally is my very own Good Buy sweater which initially gave me some doubts.

Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge

“This mustard sweater is from Old Navy and is a few years old. I loved the oversized slouchy look of it and bought it in pink as well. I wasn’t sure of the mustard color with my skin tone, but I do wear it more often than I thought. I just add a scarf to keep the mustard away from my face! A doubtful buy that ended up being a good buy.”

Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge

And now hop on over to Nancy’s post to see some more Sweaters and Jumpers worn by some very stylish ladies!

The theme for February will be Copy Cats. To celebrate our 3 year anniversary of this series, we have chosen a theme that is a little different from our normal themes. Send us your favorite “style steals” or outfits inspired by someone else, another blogger or even a friend. If you can create a side by side collage of the outfit that inspired you with your recreation of it and a brief description of who inspired you and why, we will feature it on February 15. If you do not know how to create a collage, just send us both photos and we will create one for you. 

Nancy and I will be creating copy cat outfits of each other to celebrate our anniversary!

Send your photos with a few sentences describing your copy cat look and we will put you in the spotlight! Please submit your photos with a brief description by the 13th of February to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to nancy@nancysfashionstyle.com.

*By joining The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, you agree to receive a monthly reminder email for this series.

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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