Posted August 22, 2008
Nights will eventually be getting chillier, but if you’re still not quite ready to pull out the wooly knits, then consider the Buddy cardigan from Marika Charles. The sister-brother duo behind the brand (Marika and Charles, respectively) have perfected the art of slouchy but not schlumpy. They’ve also created a pattern that is spot-on or, rather, slightly spotted. A trademarked process known as Phyl-Dye™ gives the Buddy cardi the illusion of tie-dye, without the associated trend-victim title. Add to that transitional neutral tones, and you’ve got a new friend.

$265 at RonHerman.com.

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