cardigans: they're not just for librarians anymore*

twice last week someone referred to the librarianishness of my outfits. i'm not sure if i should be happy about this. or if i should run off to the abercrombie right around the corner and buy something a bit less frumpy.

1. last week, i went to a baseball game with cait and two of her friends. while waiting for me at keyspan park, one of the guys asked cait what i looked like so he could be on the lookout for me as well. and her response, as i understand it, was something along with lines of "she looks like a librarian." sure enough, i show up in a black skirt. sensible flats. blue button down shirt. cardigan. and glasses. i am assuming i was easy to spot in the crowd.

2. also last week, i had dinner with carolyn. who remarked that i was looking very much like a librarian that evening. (note to carolyn: takes one to know one). again, with the button down. cardigan. and glasses.

in my defense. i love cardigans. they keep you warm when it's chilly. they go with everything. they sometimes have cute buttons. what's not to love?

i keep one draped across the back of my chair at work at all times. even if i am already wearing a one. you never know when you'll need to add another to your outfit.



* said by my sister, a life-long hoodie devotee, who recently discovered the joys of dressing like me.