I bought a few of these cardigans last year and absolutely live in them. Very graceful look, both back when I was heavier and now that I'm slimmer.
All of those people running around in shortish skirts, no tights unless it's really cold and silk camisoles under blazers must be living in ridiculously warm climates. Did you not get huge amounts of snow last winter? We got -16C/3F during the *day* at one point. We're talking warm trousers, thick socks, hefty boots with textured soles, several layers of tops and sweaters and such, and a good warm coat, hat, scarf and gloves.


