https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one/page/2#post-743670 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:57:00 +0000 cciele 743670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, I do like the look of the JCrew one. Hope it works out for someone here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one/page/2#post-743666 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:50:09 +0000 Laura 743666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thanks Jules. I think I could make it work with some effort but I am more into effortless these days Ariadne, how sweet of your husband - that JCrew turtleneck might be the sweater for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one/page/2#post-743632 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:44:47 +0000 Jules 743632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought it was working for you because you have great legs, the jeans look great so you didn't need the waist definition.<br /> So back in the day, my girlfriends and I used to wear bulky sweaters like this *as* outerwear. But we were not fab, lol. But maybe a collared shirt would look cute under this? Just speculating... I know you decided to return </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one/page/2#post-743617 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:30:36 +0000 Ariadne 743617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that turtleneck! I'll be waiting to hear reviews because DH would love me to get a chunky turtleneck this year (I wore a grey one on our first date and so he has a special fondness for the look). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743615 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:23:55 +0000 Laura 743615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha! Ivory it is. Well I am going to wait to order until you give me the non-itchy thumbs up. You are a highly reliable canary in a coal mine when it comes to sweater itchiness, so if it's okay for you it will certainly be okay for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743582 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:48:48 +0000 Angie 743582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, I went with ivory </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743579 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:44:42 +0000 Laura 743579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! What color, Angie? I am going with Ivory, although Jade is running a close second.</p> <p>Nothing worse than an itchy turtleneck </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743556 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:23:27 +0000 Angie 743556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the chunky knit that is about to land on my doorstep, Laura. We can compare notes! I hope it's not itchy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743523 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:41:10 +0000 rute 743523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah ah a large fisherman.. you are funny!<br /> I really love the fit on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743487 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:43:53 +0000 Laura 743487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a split decision!</p> <p>I think the sweater will go back and I will watch for something else. My instant reaction to was dislike. I thought it was unflattering right away and somehow it actually looks better in the photos than in real life. Also, the sleeves are potentially annoying.</p> <p>Angie, in looking for something more fitted, I am thinking of ordering one of those JCrew turtlenecks in the chunky knit, like this. What do you think?</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/turtlenecksandhoodies/PRDOVR~10076/10076.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../10076.jsp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743291 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:16:43 +0000 sarah 743291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look adorable as all get out - and it does bring me back to my 80's fisherman knit sweater days, too. I'm not sure I can go back myself (yet), but you look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743229 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:16:07 +0000 Jonesy 743229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, but somehow the dolman sleeves are not doing it for me with this sweater. Just seems like more classic sleeves would be better with this style of sweater. Just my two cents, of course :). It does look cute on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743226 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:14:41 +0000 Kiwichik 743226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks good on you &amp; the dolman sleeves make it more feminine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743162 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:32:02 +0000 marianna 743162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's cute, Laura, but I don't think it's fab enough for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743151 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:20:15 +0000 Beth 743151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like it very much on you, Laura. Agree that it would be interesting to see a comparison with a more fitted version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743081 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:33:35 +0000 Deborah 743081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I have surprised myself by liking this on you. I would heed Angie's suggestion though and compare with the more fitted ones she recommends, before you make a final decision. Is this casual wear? It is certainly flattering on you, a d I do like the length a nd the curved hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-743073 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:27:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 743073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on you &amp; the fact that it is cotton. The sleeves would be a problem for me though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742888 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:56:53 +0000 Jjsloane 742888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think IK figured out what it is for me that doesn't completely work - the Dolman sleeves. A sweater this same oversized with regular sleeves would work. I would be totally annoyed with bulky wings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742844 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:26:17 +0000 ironkurtin 742844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look, but those dolman sleeves would make me mad. They never fit into a jacket. I'm with Angie on looking for one more fitted to the body - because everything else is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742826 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:02:46 +0000 kellygirl 742826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was doubtful but man, you can certainly pull it off. I love the updated sleeve on this classic style. You look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742743 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:15:31 +0000 Echo 742743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in this! I never wear sleeves like that because of layering under a coat (and because they make me look bigger), but this style of sweater with the chunky knit and slightly oversized fit looks fantastic on you. The jeans and boots keep the look balanced to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742738 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:13:19 +0000 JAileen 742738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks really cute on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742735 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:11:39 +0000 Inge 742735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it on you, Laura, it has a bit of a cape vibe, and it's voluminous but not overwhelming. I often love design details like batwing sleeves and rounded hems, and it's pretty unusual to see this in a fisherman's sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742731 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:08:37 +0000 rachylou 742731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and the sweater look good! And to be honest, I didn't really believe you would. It is way too easy for a gal to look like that must be her dad's fisherman she's swimming in. But you look tall and lean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742669 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:00:52 +0000 Janet 742669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's chilly and damp here today so I'm kind of coveting this sweater right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742664 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:50:12 +0000 catgirl 742664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it! You're tall and you look like you SHOULD be wearing a fisherman's sweater (unlike stubby Indian me!).</p> <p>I posted a fisherman sweater outfit last week but it's sort of cheating because it's a soft acrylic and a colorblock. But I felt it was easier to wear that way. I think you need to embrace the chunky look if you want to wear it and just accept that it's not meant to be traditionally figure-flattering. IMHO, that is made up for by the cozy and fun factor of this look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742606 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:45:54 +0000 Anonymous 742606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can pull it off and it looks good on you. As far as the eye adjustment issue, I bat for team figure flattery all the way, so this is something I might personally never wear or adjust myself to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742605 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:45:40 +0000 Sara L. 742605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sweater and it looks great on you! However, I can see how it could feel quite bulky especially with the dolman sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742604 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:44:42 +0000 Angie 742604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I might prefer you in a more fitted version, Laura. Those are the chunky knits that I have on order. Not that that should sway you. Just sharing how I am going to try the trend. I had a jumper like this - so did Greg - in the '80s and we called then Irish Arans. </p> <p>That said, I think you look super cute and huggable! Very on trend. But compare both types of fit before you make the final decision. </p> <p>And on that note, I am retiring my Frye Rorys. I have not worn them for two years. Of course, you should NOT feel the need to do that! They still look terrific!! I've just had it with that type of casual boot slouch. I can get a bee in my bonnet sometimes :(</p> <p>How did the reunion go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fisherman-knit-sweater---this-is-not-an-easy-one#post-742600 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:40:43 +0000 celia 742600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My eyes also need to adjust to this trend not so much because of the bulkiness but because it is difficult to make this kind of outfit a little less casual.</p> <p>It does look good on you.I think you have the ladylike quality to make it work. </p>