https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 19:32:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790904 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:27:44 +0000 Sveta 790904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicky, this is great news! I hope navy sweather works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790869 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:57:32 +0000 Vicki 790869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, updating you to say that Gap will offer me a price adjustment on the sweater, since it was within seven days and I'm still going to look at the navy sweater in person. Love having so many sweater sisters! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790664 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:27:44 +0000 Claudia 790664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread has been helpful to me. I was very tempted to order the navy and unsure between getting the tall or regular, with my shoulders and bust line the sizing, wanting it to look like it does on Angie, slouchy and longish, as opposed to short and fitted like on the model.</p> <p>Sveta saying that the navy color was "flat" (confirming review on GAP's site) and Carole's description of the fit on her was the final reason for me to pass. It is also dry clean only and I really like to wash my sweaters. Next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790654 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:13:40 +0000 Carole 790654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried this sweater on yesterday and it just wasn't working for me. I usually wear a large in sweaters because of my broad shoulders, but that was WAY to big and the medium seemed too big too, the neck of the funnel seemed odd on me. Wasn't flattering for my shape. So sad, this looks so great in Angie, I had high hopes this would be my warm sweater this season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790647 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:02:51 +0000 Angie 790647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in, Jamie. You look sensational in that jumper! I was soooooooo cozy in my holiday outfit last night. </p> <p>Natalie, the XS does not fit all that well. The dropped shoulders are pulling, when they should be much roomier. </p> <p>I'm glad you're getting a Tall, Sveta. Perhaps Mum can taper that funnel neck a little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790433 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:47:24 +0000 Lisa 790433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the sweater works out. I have found Gap sizing is very inconsistent from one top to the next. I recently purchased two sweaters in two different sizes because of the fit changing between styles. Can't wait to see your sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater/page/2#post-790425 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:34:58 +0000 Vicki 790425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I think you'll be happy with the Tall L and it's good you had a chance to go in and try them out. I like the the link you showed and can't wait to see you in the new ones. I'm checking out the navy one tomorrow and THANK YOU for your suggestion on the price adjustment. I'll take my receipt in and see what they can do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790413 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:05:32 +0000 Suz 790413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From everything that people are saying here about the necks, I am wondering if this is one of those typical Gap things where the cut of each garment may vary a little bit, with some being better than others. Because Angie hardly has a wide neck and the neckline on hers does not seem wide at all. OTOH, she is wearing the XS so perhaps the necks are made wider in proportion to the sweater, even though people's necks probably don't differ all THAT much compared to their shoulders or bust. </p> <p>I ordered the grey in xs petite and regular...I hope it won't be too small. If it is supposed to fit really big, maybe it will be. I might be able to try it IRL in regular tomorrow. </p> <p>Sveta, can't wait to see your purchases, especially the PANTS!!! I didn't get to Sears but half wish I had made it there.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790401 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:53:56 +0000 goldenpig 790401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, do you really think I need a size S? If so I will go back and have another look. I had thought the XS would be plenty roomy on me once I lose the baby bump. I was worried the neck was too loose and wide on me in the S but maybe I should go back and take some pics in both sizes.</p> <p>Sveta, I'm glad you were able to go in and try them on. Can't wait to see it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790339 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:53:18 +0000 Sveta 790339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update: just came from the mall. I tried on both L and XL and I think L works better for me - XL was too big. I did not buy it though as I want to order Tall size and it is going to be a tiny bit bigger than the Regular so it should work out for me. They did not have M in any color but I think it would be too snug for me for this style.<br /> My only issue with this sweater is that funnel neck is a bit too wide in size L - it fits wider on me than on Angie. I am not sure if this would be a deal breaker for me, I guess I will wait and see...<br /> I also tried on the navy one and I think I will pass. Somehow the color felt too flat. I think I will get this one instead:<br /> <a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=2457920130304&#038;cid=13651" rel="nofollow">http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse.....;cid=13651</a><br /> I also got 2 sweaters as an impulse purchase there - green and yellow. Maybe a big mistake for all I know but I will take pictures and post them for you to judge!<br /> Vicky, can you return your cream one and get a new one on sale or get a price adjustment? You just bought it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790338 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:53:07 +0000 Jamie 790338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in! I felt like the small fit me really nicely - big and roomy. However, with Angie's help, I understood better how this was supposed to look, and went with the medium. It's REALLY big, but I think I've finally wrapped my head around how this sweater is supposed to fit, which is not like the model wears it. Hope this helps! And thank you, Angie, for guiding me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790220 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:50:36 +0000 sarah 790220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I posted this on Natalie's thread by accident. I guess I've been off the forum for so long I'm out of practice. Anyway, FYI for others (not Sveta): I ordered the S P. I'll keep you posted. I hope I shouldn't have gotten the XS P. But often when the XS is the right size in regular, I need to size up in P. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790208 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:43:45 +0000 Angie 790208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My pleasure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790207 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:43:14 +0000 Anonymous 790207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am usually on the border between 6 and 8 on top. So perhaps the M will be fine. Thanks for the information, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790197 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:38:35 +0000 Angie 790197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Warning: this pullover looks best big. </p> <p>Ceit, Jamie just ordered a size S and M and I much preferred her in an M. She usually wears a size 6. I bet I wouldn't have thought the fit was too big on Marley at all! I suggested to Inge that she get an L. Roomy is the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790191 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:35:26 +0000 Anonymous 790191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I think I am also going to have to order a small to compare...I am always a M in Gap tops, but the measurements now on their chart for M are at least an inch to an inch and a half bigger than my measurements, and I am the same size I have been the last 5 years. I wonder if they've changed their sizing over the past while? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790188 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:32:50 +0000 Vicki 790188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...and, thanks, Sveta, for the 30% tip as it's also offered in the store, so when I try on the blue one, I'll be able to use it, unlike when I bought the ivory one. Keep us posted, Sveta and Suz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790187 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:32:46 +0000 Angie 790187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I was hoping that you would be open to ordering a few sizes. One of them is bound to be right. Thanks for the kind compliment :)</p> <p>Suz, well deserved. One of the sizes is bound to fit you too! </p> <p>I'll be changing into this outfit soon - holiday supper with friends at a steak house and I don't eat steak! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790185 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:26:41 +0000 Suz 790185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, you are right - I will order both and compare. </p> <p>Thanks, all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790178 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:20:36 +0000 Sveta 790178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicky, thanks a lot. Unfortunately my size on top comes more from my shoulders than from my chest so I can never say by those charts. If I go by this chest size I am size 8 in both Regular and Tall - but 8 never fits my shoulders!<br /> But 2" difference on the sleeve length? Oh yes, I am going with the Tall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790174 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:15:55 +0000 Sveta 790174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, it means I may need to go to XL after all as I am 1 size up from you client (10/12): shoulders are too broad! I really like how yours fits. I am going to order Tall size and hope it will be long enough. You know Angie, you can really see how long and graceful your neck is in this funnel collar - it does not overpower you at all and we can still see you beautiful neck - unlike on the model...<br /> Suz, why don't you order both sizes - regular and petite - to try on? Then return the one which does not work.<br /> Marley, I think I suit yellowish cream better than greyish off white as I have warm coloring so hopefully it works for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790173 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:14:45 +0000 Vicki 790173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta and Suz, here is the Gap size chart for comparisons. It seems the differences are more than one inch in some cases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790171 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:13:15 +0000 Anonymous 790171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the M works for me -- oh well, it can go back if it doesn't! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790169 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:12:30 +0000 Suz 790169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie, for that nice compliment!!</p> <p>And thank you Vicki, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790165 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:08:32 +0000 Angie 790165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you are SUCH a good listener and reader. I'm impressed! That's exactly right. </p> <p>Sveta, mine is an XS and it fits "slouchier" both in the arms and torso than on the model (see photos below). I prefer the roomier look as you know, and wish the model had sized up! I would go for a size L. I hope it will be long enough. My client today, who is 6ft and wears a size 8/10, wore an L and it was less roomy than on me. But she liked it that way so it's all good :)</p> <p>Suz, hmmm. You have a long torso. I would not get this style in petite. </p> <p>Natalie, personally I would preferred you in a size up. But you look fabulous :)</p> <p>Waving at Vicki my jumper twin!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790158 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:58:48 +0000 Suz 790158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, thank you - that is so helpful. It makes Angie positively glow!! But I am the opposite kind of blonde to her. I am going to order in grey! </p> <p>Hmmm. Still debating between petite and regular... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790157 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:57:43 +0000 Vicki 790157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Calling the store right now. Okay, here's the answer: The SA said there are no petites in the store, only online, and they will be about an inch shorter in the sleeves and overall garment length. I hope she's giving me accurate information as I pass it along to you! :)</p> <p>As for the navy color, she said it's a "true navy" in her opinion. I asked her to put one on hold for me for tomorrow. Hope this helps everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790154 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:52:55 +0000 Marley 790154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at them in-store and I thought they were huge - even the XS was very boxy and big on me (I usually wear an XS at GAP.) The other thing about it is there are so many different shades of cream - and this one has a yellow undertone to it, so it's not going to look good on everyone (including me!) It was scary when I looked at myself in the mirror and the sales assosciate agreed - not. my. color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790153 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:51:22 +0000 goldenpig 790153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I bought this sweater after trying it on in store. I am normally a size S and 4-6 pre-pregnancy. This sweater was really huge. I tried on the small and the neck was starting to droop and it was super baggy even with my pregnancy belly, and the M was even baggier and the arms too long. So I ended up sizing down to an XS.<br /> Here is how it looks on me:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-123-j-crew-tipped-peacoat-and-angies-gap-sweater" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ap-sweater</a><br /> I don't like oversized fit though--I hate droopy dolman armpits and the oversized look makes me feel even huger than I am. So if you like oversized fit, I would go with your normal size L and if you want a more fitted look, go with M. Definitely try on in store first if you can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-the-sizing-of-gap-sweater#post-790151 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:46:27 +0000 Anonymous 790151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't received it yet, I ordered today too </p>