Unpopular opinion: a cardigan tied around your waist is a better styling move than a belt 👇 Here's why: 💛 It adds color without adding a separate accessory. A yellow cardigan tied at the waist does three things at once — it defines your waist, introduces a pop of color, and adds a layer you can actually use if it gets cool. A belt can only do one of those things. 💛 It makes a simple outfit look intentionally styled. Striped shirt + white linen pants is a great combination on its own. Add a tied cardigan and suddenly the whole look feels considered and put together in a way that's hard to explain but impossible to miss. 💛 It's the most versatile layering trick in your wardrobe. Any cardigan, any color, any outfit. Tie it loose for a relaxed vibe, knot it tighter for more definition. It works every single time and costs you nothing extra. OOTD before heading out for a client personal shopping appointment ✨ Blue and white striped shirt + white wide leg linen pants + yellow cardigan tied at the waist + brown suede slide sandals + layered necklaces + blue lens sunglasses. All from my own closet — linked the closest versions I could find. Everything shoppable below! 👇 LTKdayinmylife LTKootd LTKOver40