Reblog @AlterationsNeeded "Tiny Cashmere: American Eagle Outfitters"

Is there a proper way to cite and reply to a blog posting? My apologies to AlterationsNeeded if I am doing it incorrectly. I've already fallen behind the times and can hardly figure out Twitter, so I'll definitely be that technologically obsolete Mom in 10 years.

Anyways, this is a mix between a "retweet" and a response to a blog post that AlterationsNeeded made a month ago about her cashmere sweater finds. At that time, it was more than I'd like to pay for something by American Eagle, but thankfully she kept readers posted about deals and coupon codes. I ended up ordering a number of sweaters under the buy one, get one 50% off deal (still ongoing!), plus a 15% coupon code she shared. The cashmere cardigans ended up fitting great, and led to me finding more sweaters : )

1. The featured 100% cashmere sweaters. On sale for $59.50 plus BOGO 50% off.

AE Cashmere Cardigan, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

With all discounts, it ended up being about $80 for two. As stated by AN, these ran tiny indeed! I should have listened and sized up to an XS. I ordered the same exact colors, Chalk and Summit Heather Gray.

The Chalk:

AE cardigan sz XXS, Forever 21 babydoll dress sz S, and Aldo heels

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The Summit Heather Gray:

AE cardigan sz XXS, H&M skinny jeans sz 11/12 kids, Nine West pumps

Closeup of where the logo is located (very far off to the left hip):

I loved the shade of this gray. It was a nice charcoal heathered gray, and matched lots of stuff in my wardrobe.

2. AE Classic Cardigan, $39.50, also currently Buy 1 Get 1 50% off.

AE Classic Cardigan, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

I got this cardigan just to try on, and it ended up exceeding my expectations. It is a tightly knit cotton material, and felt cool and smooth against my skin. The composition is 59% cotton, 36% nylon, and 5% rabbit hair. I ordered the "Winter Oat Heather" and "Bell Navy," and probably would've loved the remaining two colors - New Sable Heather (looked like a camel color) and Winter Heather Gray - as well!

Winter Oat Heather is just a beige taupe color - pretty neutral and versatile.

Bell Navy:

AE Classic Cardigan, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

I looove navy! I really need to learn how to accessorize and style pieces better. This little cropped cardi could be adorable if styled correctly.

Overall, I was very impressed by the fit of each of the above sweaters. As for material, you aptly get what you pay for. The details were on-point for both styles, and my eye was immediately drawn to the proportionately small, lovely pewter-colored buttons on these sweaters - a big plus in my book. I feel that so many cardigans are ruined by oddly colored, disproportionally sized, or flat-out ugly buttons! Thank you AlterationsNeeded for sharing your petite finds and coupon codes.

Now I have to debate which one(s) to keep, if any. My favorite is the navy, but these were all BOGO 50% off and I really don't need more than one. I'm going to cut down on shopping for myself starting now to focus more on gifts for my loved ones. That is, after all, my favorite part of December : )