banana republic cashmere – Oh So Fancy Francie

Banana Republic had a bunch to offer when I was researching their comeback. I had one rule, to avoid adding yet another black sweater to my closet. Hence breaking my posts into BR: The Lavender Edition and now BR: The Navy Edition.

I’m a sucker for anything hinting at a sixties silhouettes. I love the wide turtleneck and pronounced cuffs of this oversized merino-cashmere blend sweater. It’s ultra soft and cozy.

And that brings this post to the current trend of oversized sweaters. My preferred pairing for this look is with skinny or slim straight jeans. My rule of thumb, is balance. Flowy on top or on the bottom, not both.

Banana Republic Oversized Merino-Cashmere Sweater, link here. Paired with AG Farrah High-Waisted Skinny and All Saints Docita Combat Boot.

ohsofancyfrancie Banana Repulic Oversized sweater — Urban meets seaman.

Dress it up with booties and a scarf:

ohsofancyfrancie oversized sweater & scarf — Cool meets glam.

The last of my BR haul is the statement sleeve top, available in blue, black and ivory. Link here.

I paired this top with black, kick-boot flare denim by AG and Ron White bootie:

ohsofancyfrancie Banana Republic Statement Sleeve — Feeling oh-so-fancy.

And paired here with Mother denim’s The Weekender Flare and the killer booties by Silent D.

ohsofancyfrancie banana repubic statement sleeve blue denim — Oh-so-blue.

Surprising news is in this post. First, the Banana Republic we knew and loved is back! The brand is returning to its success years when cashmere was first introduced. A friend of mine worked at BR corporate in the 90s and recently popped into a store to see what changed—a whole new look and feel.

At her suggestion, I wandered into the store and found several very cute things to try on and walked out of the store with several things. I befriended a sales associate for advice on how to shop BR as it had been years since I shopped at one. I learned the Wednesday-Sunday 40% off sales are no longer. BR is going upscale in quality and design. She also told me the cashmere will almost never go on sale and is selling out fast!

The second surprise: Lavender is trending for fall! Seriously. It’s been all over the fashion runways in everything from tops, bottoms, bags and sneakers. BR is hopping on the lavender train and so am I.

Styled below are a couple of lavender items I loved. If lavender is not in your color palette, the sweater is offered in black. and the top in black, tan, and white.

Banana Republic Lavender Merino-Cashmere Cardigan Sweater can carry you into spring; to me, it’s worth the investment.

ohsofancyfrancie banana republic lavender cardi — Cozy color pairs well with distressed denim and white tee.

Banana Republic Lavender Poplin Bishop-Sleeve Top paired with Sam Edelman Teddy Coat from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, cropped straight denim by Agolde and taupe booties by Silent D

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