I might as well say it, I’m a sucker for fashion magazines. I don’t think a day goes by when I haven’t flipped through one. Today it just so happened to be in line at shoppers drug mart and with InStyle. I love the bulk of that magazine, nice and solid. 4 pages in I see this:

 


Striped Halter: Ann Taylor - Loft
Striped Halter Sweater
Was: $39.00
Now: $24.99

I was lost at first glance. Suddenly, I was looking out onto an ocean cove where my lover is on the beach. The wind carries the scent of spice, salt and citrus. I can see my buff (and shirtless) Matteo wannabe and he’s waving to me from behind a giant grill filled with fish that, naturally, he has speared himself. “Shoppers Optimum Card? Miss, do you have a Shoppers Card?” Aaaaaaand we’re back in line. Not on a yacht, not wearing this magnificent halter but in front of a man who needs a shower in the worst way.

But the knit! It’s hard not to like this one, mmm?

It comes in two colors


Striped Halter: Ann Taylor - Loft Striped Halter: Ann Taylor - Loft
Striped Halter: Ann Taylor - Loft

And the stripes! The stripes I welcome in earnest. I’m digging the casual nautical vibe and at $24 it’s a steal! Other than the fitted waist, it’s a lot like the Berroco Lippit one you might know.


What would it take… more waist definition and stripes? Finer gauge and a thicker ribbed band? Thoughts?

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