I'm struggling a bit with knitwear. So far most of the pieces I've ordered have just not been that flattering--- and I'm totally good with a waist surrendering piece as referenced by recent WIWs.

I could really use some help analyzing what is and isn't working with recent k/r sweaters and tips for shapes to look for, or even garments to try, and sizing up or down. I LOVED Suz's looks in her statement sweaters thread http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....t-sweaters. However, J Crew cashmere is a bit out of the budget for me, if you know what I mean.

First off is the textured number from banana republic. What isn't working? Is it the cropped length? looser torso? sleeves?

Welted bottoms are great, but it seems in knitwear that I am not getting blousing, but rather puckering. Something is off in the hip fit on the grey cowl and purple (pinkish-looking) v neck. I like but don't love the red v-neck, except for the fabrication and other fabbers have not been able to point out exactly what is off.

Also, I'd really love some advice on finding something to wear over my black drape-front turtle from today's WIW, as well as the navy silk blouse from the recent k/r thread, and another black blouse that is similar to the navy silk in shape w/buttons at the shoulder. The drape front of my leather jackets is too much with the draped blouse, and the leather jacket just isn't warm enough for winter worn over short sleeves. A thin knit over the short sleeves won't work because of the buttons! I tried the cocoon cardi for that purpose, but the size medium tall was too tight to layer over things in the shoulders.