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Patience on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Patience — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:01:57 +0000

I got the Gap sweater today. The belt loops are too low. I suppose I could have them moved or remove them all together. Hmmm... I like it, but I'm not sure it makes the have to have cut. It's definitely black, and I was hoping it would be more charcoal.

Patience on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Patience — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:54:24 +0000

I'm going to try the Gap one. I wasn't really interested in a moto sweater but the belt puts me over the edge. I hope it's high enough.

Nicole on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Nicole — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:01:23 +0000

Me? No...I don't think my body type can handle it. Just living vicariously thru others...(sigh)

Angie on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Angie — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:16:53 +0000

I hope it's there for you, Tanya!

Tanya on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Tanya — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:48:26 +0000

I prefer the Ben Sherman one Angie. I am actually planning to get it if they still have XS on my next payday. I do not feel comfortable paying as much as the Cynthia Vincent one costs, even on sale, it's too much for a knit.

Angie on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Angie — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:41:28 +0000

Hmmm. That’s a tricky one, Tanya. The belt loops look like they’re too low in the Gap style, but I really like the little belt. However, I know that Ben Sherman items usually fit. I’d have to try them both on to see. Which do you prefer?

Nicole, does this mean you’re going to try a knit biker jacket?

Tanya on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Tanya — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:29:05 +0000

Hmm, Nicole, the Bloomies one is extra 50% off that is reflected if you put it in your shopping bag. Right now the Gap site says that it is available in XS, M and XL.

I also really like the Gap one. Here's another one from Macy's:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=39990

Angie, which one do you prefer between this Macy one and the Gap one?

Brianna on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Brianna — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:13:29 +0000

Oooh. I love the Gap one. It's actually the first sweater in this style that I've liked so far (I like leather moto jackets but not most of the sweater ones).

Nicole on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Nicole — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:23:33 +0000

Huh that's weird.... the Bloomies one says $42 on my 'puter and the Gap one says available in S and L. I really like the knit of the Gap one.

Angie on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Angie — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:24:08 +0000

Oh my. I think I like the gap one best so far. How un-Angie!

laura65 on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

laura65 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:10:34 +0000

Or this knit moto jacket from Bloomie's, in navy:

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....sn_results

It's only $21!

Lee Hovey on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Lee Hovey — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:31:53 +0000

There is a similar one onsale at gap too, only S and XL still available online but I have seen it in the store too.
http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=594913

Nicole on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Nicole — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:45:48 +0000

Joy, I think you'd have to try the sweater on to see how it's length works--that model may be really long in the torso. I would imagine anything peeking out from the bottom would work just as well as any other sweater. Never know until you try!

Angie on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Angie — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:22:37 +0000

Ooooh. Nice!

Joy on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Joy — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:00:56 +0000

Nicole, I rather like that sweater, but it's too short for wearing with jeans on its own I suspect. Would it be ok to layer a long cami or turtle under it?

Lena on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Lena — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:56:43 +0000

Thanks, Nicole!
Your post reminded me to post more jackets I found.

My Mom has a similar jacket in fuchsia from Express (years and years ago). It totally works on her frame.

Nicole on "Chunky Knit Moto Sweater"

Nicole — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:23:23 +0000

I know many of you are looking for a knitted moto jacket after Angie's blog the other day. I happened upon this one at Macy's and thought it looked pretty interesting. The knit is a bit chunky, so it may not be for everyone. But I thought it was worth mentioning, just in case.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=29892