Call it a cozy, call it a wrap, but whatever you name this cardigan meets shawl it’s a cleverly versatile item of clothing and comes in a range of styles, lengths and fabrics.
There’s nothing new about shawls or cardigans, but what Donna Karan did was take the wrap concept and give it a fresh spin, hence introducing the ‘cozy’ - now a seasonal staple at DKNY. Cozy’s are available in wool, cashmere, angora, alpaca, cotton and a blend of the aforementioned. The spring/summer collection features cozies made from linen, rayon and cotton. DKNY also give you a little booklet demonstrating the 12 ways to wear a cozy.
There are so many combinations of twists, ties and drapery to make yourself casually chic – a simple way to dress up any outfit – even work out gear – I wear my black wool DKNY ‘cozy’ to yoga or pilates, its so comfy and warm I feel like snuggling up on the couch – which is another thing I do when wearing my angora cozy. And then I’ll wear my sleeveless cozy beneath a blazer hanging long, yet fitted with a nice wide belt, elegantly draping over a pair of trousers. During pregnancy my wraps and cozy’s became a mainstay and a means of quickly accessorizing when I wasn’t feeling my best. Once in my cozy, I felt ‘styled’, often receiving comments from passersby on how nice I looked pregnant. Which always makes you feel good.
While DKNY is more earthy another designer with a passion for wrapping, Sonya Madden showcases luxurious details like tiny mother of pearl buttons on three-quarter length sleeves with a bright and colourful palette. Her motto “wears like a cardigan, wraps like a pashmina” speaks for itself when you take those lengthy front panels and delicately swathe yourself.
Either way you’ve just got to have one whether you’re pregnant or not!
Shop online for DKNY at: http://www.dkny.com/womens/index.php/
And for Sonya Madden at: http://www.citibabes.com