There was a time, a brief time, in the early 1960s, when we all believed anything was possible. Including elegance.
The gracious, charming, self-assured kind of elegance, that is, not the stuck-up kind…Pablo Casals and Robert Frost stopping by the White House for the evening to entertain us.
I reached back to that moment (real, not legendary) for this gracious knit sweater top and skirt.
They’re made of luxurious Italian merino wool, the best. It stretches but keeps a smooth, fresh look throughout the day and into the evening. Perfect for the busy season (first Monday of September on) when your dance card fills up.
We could all certainly use some elegance again.
Italian Merino Sweater Top (No. 3032). Overall cabled body, with ribbed placket, cuffs, and hem. Three-quarter sleeves, just right. Silk charmeuse belt and rhinestone buttons; yes, we believed it was fine to be feminine, too.
Sizes: 2 through 16.
Color: Black.
Italian Merino Knit Skirt (No. 3029). Simple, svelte, ankle-length cut of light, flowing fabric. Lobster-thermidor proof elasticized waist. The word you’re looking for is “adaptable.”
Sizes: 2 through 16.
Color: Black.
