https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-knit-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 20:32:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-knit-tops#post-323 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:37:17 +0000 Angie 323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm confused with what you mean by "knitted cru neck shirt"? I think you mean a T. And yes, they can be flattering but they often aren’t smart enough on their own unless you layer with them e.g. put a structured jacket or sweater on over the T.</p> <p>Knitted tops should be easy to find and they are so much more interesting. What have you been challenged with? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-knit-tops#post-310 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:45:02 +0000 pmhenson 310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, does this mean any plain knitted crew neck shirt is considered a t-shirt even if it's figure fitting? Is it just me or does it seem really easy to find t-shirts and knitted tops are more difficult to find? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-knit-tops#post-306 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:10:35 +0000 Angie 306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question. First you need to understand the difference between “a knit” and “a woven”. Knitted fabrics are knitted on huge knitting machines, and fabrics that are woven are woven on huge square weave looms. The processes are different and the effect of the fabrication is different. Knitted fabrics are always stretchy, and generally woven fabrics are not unless they have a percentage of lycra or elastine woven into them. </p> <p>T-shirt fabric is a knitted fabric, and so is jersey, knitted triacetate, mesh, wool, wool blends, terry cloth, stretch velvet, crepe knits to name but a few. I refer to a knitted top as a top that is a step up from a T-shirt. It’s any styled top that’s made of a knitted fabric that’s NOT a T-shirt. The appearance of a knitted top is smarter and more sophisticated, but can still be casual if you dress it down that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-knit-tops#post-305 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:48:19 +0000 pmhenson 305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is the difference between knit tops and t-shirts? Also, what is a good source/brand for knit tops? </p>