Spring is a time when the temperatures can fluctuate immensely from one day to the next as well as from hour to hour in the same day. It is a little hard to dress for such changes but a great solution for this problem is to wear a shrug. Winter Kate, the clothing line created by Nicole Richie, has a amazing collection of shrug cardigans that are trendy as well as practical for temperature fluctuations.
A shrug is a short piece of clothing ( usually a knit ) that is open in the front. Most have sleeves that are made from the same piece of material as the back and the front. While the majority of shrugs are usually very short, tending to stop towards the top of the ribcage, the Winter Kate shrugs are longer and could be considered a cardigan. All of the Winter Kate shrugs that I have seen actually are called a shrug cardigan. The reason that they are called a shrug and not a cardigan though is that a cardigan has some sort of closure from top to bottom and a shrug tends to be open or have a very minimal button to hold it closed to a degree. These shrug cardigans are perfect for because they will keep you warm when you need to, are not heavyweight so you will not get hot too fast, and are easy to remove or put on when the temperature changes.
The Winter Kate Condor Shrug is a sheer pale mint green silk shrug with lace trim. The sleeves are elbow length and have open plackets, exposing the majority of the arms. The shrug has an asymmetrical hem as well. Since this is so delicate and exposing, this is not a practical shrug in terms of giving you warmth when needed It is best to wear this as a fashion shrug. It is a great choice if you are wearing a strapless dress and want to cover your shoulders.
If you prefer a more practical shrug, the Winter Kate Flying Fox Floral Shrug is a great choice. This shrug cardigan has an all over abstract floral print and single button top closure. The dolman sleeves are ruched at the shoulders and the cuffs. To break up the pattern a bit, the top of both the shoulders and the back are crocheted.
Winter Kate Flying Fox Floral Shrug
Sticking with a floral pattern is the Winter Kate Floral Condor Shrug. This shrug cardigan is identical in style to the regular Condor Shrug but has an all over floral pattern as opposed to the solid color and lace combination.
Winter Kate Floral Condor Shrug
My favorite of all the shrug cardigans is the Winter Kate Tamarin Floral Shrug with Neck Tie. This shrug does have an all over floral print but what makes it unique is the shawl collar with long neck tie. You can wear it untied, tied like a men’s necktie, in a bow, or many other ways. This is a vivid red shrug cardigan so it will brighten up any outfit.
Winter Kate Tamarin Floral Shrug with Neck Tie
Whether you are looking for a practical and trendy shrug or just something that will make an outfit pop a bit, Winter Kate is the go to brand for shrug cardigans this spring and summer of 2011.
