So after having my fill of ties and vests and chancing upon a cutaway and a well-cut jacket, I return to the Japanese goods thrift store to gorge my appetite on cardigans, in the process finding an unexpected coat and jacket.
The cardigans I found seem meant for me: either sheer and made from very light fabrics or deliciously patterned and thick.
This first piece is both sheer and ribbed. The emblem on the left chest reveals it is a country golf club cardigan.
I love the embroidered pattern of this next one and also its length.
Nevermind that it's a woman's cardigan. Just look at those mother of pearl buttons.
I think this wool jacket would better fit once I remove the shoulder pads. Maybe also a little bit of tailoring would finish the trick.
I may also want to remove the top two buttons to make it more masculine.
The buttons, apparently, bear United States of America emblems.
This light gray cardigan, also ribbed, I primarily got for the color.
It would be perfect to top off dark colored outfits, or even light neutrals.
Keeping the last cardigan on, I tried this fleece-lined winter jacket.
I know it seems impractical, but I am sure I will have use of this coat some time in the future.
I just couldn't let it go, especially seeing how good it matched my ensemble. Not least the fact that it suits me.
Here it is once again. And here ends another fulfilling trip to the thrift shop.
Which piece do you like the most?
Black tee, Sisley; skinny jeans, Two Percent; thrifted boots, Timberland
Photographs by Cecilia Aycocho