Cropped coats can be so tricky, and I’m going to work through this with you! I have a cropped coat that’s been nothing but challenging in terms of styling, and I have learned a lot about how to make this particular silhouette work. If you’re afraid of having your plus cropped coat look baggy or shapeless, this is what I do to tailor the fit just for me.
1. Pin it! If your cropped plus jacket is too boxy, fold a back seam or gather a small pleat along the back of your coat, and then affix it with a decorative …read more

I love the versatility of shrugs, boleros or cropped jackets – whatever you prefer to call them.
You can layer them over a light summer dress or t-shirt and keep those pieces going into fall.  They add an extra layer of warmth, a little extra camouflage for upper arms and can add a great accent to your wardrobe.
Lightweight stretch cotton shrugs can be found in a rainbow of colors, and offer and easy to wear option for warm days.

This wrap-front shrug is a cotton/elastane blend by Subdued.  It’s lightweight and perfect for adding another layer and a dash of color to …read more