https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:35:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters/page/2#post-513729 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:49:02 +0000 judy 513729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Una. I found the short one at Marshalls. The label says "wearing your heart on your sleeve" (the heart is an icon). The other one is Vince...got it at TJ Maxx! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters/page/2#post-513722 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:37:53 +0000 Anonymous 513722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, I thought I might hit you with some links of a fashion blogger wearing knits. This is such a timely post.<br /> <a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/2011/10/daily-outfit-103111.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alreadypretty.com/2.....03111.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/2011/12/daily-outfit-12811.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alreadypretty.com/2.....12811.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/2012/01/daily-outfit-1912.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alreadypretty.com/2.....-1912.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters/page/2#post-513719 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:34:22 +0000 catgirl 513719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>judy, both of these are wonderful, and I especially LOVE the first one - can I ask where you got it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters/page/2#post-513715 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:27:45 +0000 judy 513715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anya, your number 2 and 3 belted fiancee sweater is adorable! </p> <p> Here are pics of my new chunky sweaters...and with more snow in Seattle I need them here too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters/page/2#post-513706 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:19:00 +0000 Sarah A 513706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i wore a very bulky, very sentimental sweater today. paired with some skinny fit boot cuts and ballet flats (since its not really that cold, i just wanted to wear the sweater). usually i pair with skinny's and boots but wanted to mix it up. not sure if i feel too bulky or not, the slim fit through the waist and hip of the jeans is critical in my feelings about the outfit not swallowing me. i am 5'5". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters/page/2#post-513655 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:31:54 +0000 Anonymous 513655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This just proves! For me #1 is the least favourite of all, but it's so damn comfy and warm. I should get used more to that silhouette! I expect your big sweater WIW's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513647 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:26:12 +0000 catgirl 513647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's an idea of the kind of sweater I was looking at. Unfortunately, it's sold out in the colors I'd like (red or grey). The blue is nice too.</p> <p><a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/56613?feat=611-GN1" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/56613?feat=611-GN1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513639 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:22:12 +0000 catgirl 513639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anya, you are so adorable I can't stand it! I love the first look, and the others are fab too. I am glad to see these visuals because they really help me see how this can be a cute look if intentionally done. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513634 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:19:34 +0000 Anonymous 513634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una , I hope you will still read this.I haven't time to post during the day ! Of course you can wear chunky sweaters! It's not THE most fashionable thing, but can be cute!<br /> Look!<br /> #1 Chunkiest knit ever. I wear it with leggings or skinnies . No waist definition, but hey, pretty color, nice wool knit handmade by a friend of my mom's.<br /> 2#,3 #Literaly my finance's sweater and a belt. ( When I steal that, I wear skinnies, I was just to lazy to change for the pic).<br /> #4-end A short chunky hoodie sweater. If you find a nice one, you can wear it like here, or with skinnies ( like I went to my final exams in year for of college - those halls weren't well heated)<br /> Also, all chunks don't embrace well belts. The first one looks really awkard belted. So I just embrace the dark side of the force and surrender my waistline. I think you wouldn't be in trouble because you already do it .<br /> :)<br /> Go warm sweaters:)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513630 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:16:55 +0000 rachylou 513630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya. Scraped ice off my car this morning. When I went out to walk the dog last night, I totally switched out for my long parka, "baklava", fat socks, and thermal boots. All the way I was thinking thoughts like, "If I put on a colorful scarf?" or "If I added a belt?" </p> <p>Ya. The equivalent of putting on an LED Santa pin to jolly things up.</p> <p>I think Bed Head is really the only way to do heavy sweaters in an appealing way. Long in the sleeve, boots unlaced so you shuffle along in a cute way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513622 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:12:43 +0000 Isabel 513622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, if it is to feel cozy warm inside, then IMO, who cares about the style of pants. I have always owned at least one, big cozy piece. In college, of course, it was the uber-sweatshirt. Today, I have two very heavy black and charcoal merino wool sweaters that cozy me up. I wore one out once in single digit weather and it was very difficult to deal with. So I do agree that when you are out and about, one very bulky piece is a pain. BUT for home or running an errand, I think that it is great.</p> <p>Someday, I am going to splurge on a bulky cashmere fisherman's sweater !!!! Just because..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513603 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:55:04 +0000 judy 513603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Una and all...</p> <p>I have added a couple of chunky knits to my wardrobe this winter after having several years of not liking them so much. Sorry no pics at the moment. One is short waisted and I can wear it over silk tunics or tuxedo shirts and the shirt hangs below. The other sweater is fuller volume wise and hip length. I wear them both with skinny or kind of skinny straight legs, and anke boots, flat in my case because I don't do heels. Having little volume on the bottom helps to make me feel cozy yet still streamlined. I bought both of them while visiting in Boston for a month over Christmas and it was so much colder than here in Seattle. I too, just needed them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513497 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:01:58 +0000 catgirl 513497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I see that chunky sweaters are not getting a whole lot of love in general, which I totally understand. Airin, your photos are fab - I love the"'dad" sweater! You're obviously quite slender which helps with the oversized look. </p> <p>The only reason I'm asking is that it's been extremely cold here (it's -16 at my house right now!), and I am just freezing. A couple of thin layers are okay for work, but here at home or when I have to go out even on errands, I just want to be warm and comfortable! A year ago I would have just worn my camping gear. Maybe I should just lapse for the sake of warmth.</p> <p>My mom loves Cuddleduds - I need to get some for myself. </p> <p>Stephanie, would love to see your sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513406 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:39:30 +0000 ironkurtin 513406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Una!</p> <p>I believe in layers unless it's loungewear. Even then, I feel like one bulky sweater is either too hot or not warm enough - bulky *cardigans* may be your answer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513391 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:20:09 +0000 Queen Mum 513391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can make it work Una if you keep the length longish and the neckline lowish and pair it with skinnies and boots. It may not be the best silhouette ever for you, but you're in Alaska... I would think it would be a great weekend uniform.<br /> I have one chunky sweater that I wear in this way... not when I want to look ultra fab, but I feel that I get away with it on a casual day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513388 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:17:14 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 513388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave up on them once I sized down in coats to fit only over thin layers. I used to buy coats that would fit over suits/shoulderpads, etc), and I was swimming in these coats any time I wore only a thin layer.</p> <p>I am not sure you need to go bulky with all the fabric technology out there these days. I just ordered (finally!!!) some Cuddleduds long sleeved tops, and I'll be adding thin merino sweaters, etc to the mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513377 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:02:04 +0000 Isabel 513377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love bulky sweater, but I only own them in cardigan/open style, like the others have shown. I also like them longer and tend to wear them as sweatercoats. The one that I have on is a heavy, cabled wool :</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-bit-of-everyonewiw" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....veryonewiw</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513357 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:35:16 +0000 Janet 513357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've all but given up on bulky sweaters. I have one or two I keep mainly for sentimental reasons and might wear around the house on a cold day, but that's it. I just don't feel fab in them and I'm not wasting my time anymore trying to make something work for me when it makes me feel big and sloppy. </p> <p>This hits home for me right now because I'm about to return two batwing type sweaters I ordered online just to see if they'd work on me. I hemmed and hawed, wishing I had the body type to look sleek and cool in this silhouette (tried them with skinny jeans), but it just ain't happening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513293 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:39:39 +0000 Vildy 513293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love chunky sweaters, too but I "can't" wear them because they make me look burly in the shoulder/upper arm area and hearty in general. I acquire them from time to time and end up purging them. I can't wear fitted/skimming sweater coats, either because they sag around my otherwise pert bottom. </p> <p>I do wear, for a casual little runaround jacket, an oversize heathery fleece zip jacket, colorblocked in oatmeal, chocolate, charcoal. Why this works for me is the fleece is not clingy and a big plus is the nylon lining that lets it pop away from my body and so I don't feel stocky. They used to line sweaters in olden times but this would only work with a cardigan. Also, nothing says you can't take in the sides of a sweater, if that would help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513289 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:48:15 +0000 Irene 513289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, it's not terribly cold in Barcelona, but I hate layers so I'm a chunky knit wearer. And I can get chunkier than some of the women in this post... it's not the best look on my slim and curvy shape, but I don't know, layering cardis makes me feel cold!!! And when my friends complain about the weather in their slim, fine clothes, I'm like 'eheeee' and warm and cozy. Usually, I pair them with skinnies. I've discovered that tall boots help give some proportion, since they widen the calf area a bit, also elongate legs. My chunky sweaters tend to be rather long, and not very fitted. Most of them are high necks too. Being a 28G girl, that's not easy to wear, but I think I've finally managed to look pulled together. Necklaces -big and long ones- help too. It will always give you a sort of 'cute and young' look though, so beware of that!</p> <p>I'm 5.4''</p> <p>#1: Super sweet and warm sweater, has a collar, it's quite long and not too chunky.<br /> #2, 3: I've found that this one is harder to wear because it's shorter and the sleeves are a bit dolman-like. It's not the best choice, but I like that it's a bit different.<br /> #4, 5: This I stole it from my dad. It's HUGE, but I might be weird and like the vibe.<br /> #6: Black looks awful on me and doesn't photograph well, but this is a more fitted sweater and a bit shorter. It looks good paired with skirts too, specially fitted ones.</p> <p>I have more chunky sweaters -like five more, one of them a long cardi- but I think these are proof enough that it can be done. I have the same kind in dresses too. Guess I'm a sucker for the chunky wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513223 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:20:29 +0000 Stephanie 513223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I thrifted a Joie cropped wool/cashmere cable sweater a couple of weeks ago that absolutely made me think of your style as soon as I saw it (I'm not sure why, exactly). I picked it up because it was only a couple of dollars. I'll try to experiment with it sometime this week and post some pictures. (I don't know how well I'll do, but I'll give it a shot, at least!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513201 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:50:34 +0000 Marley 513201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How to wear a heavy sweater? Just don't.</p> <p>IMO there is absolutely no way that someone your size can look reasonably fab in a heavy sweater. I have tried and tried it myself and I always end up feeling like a mushroom with little stick stems sticking out of the bottom (my legs!) I also think it puts about 15 more lbs on my frame which makes me feel like I don't belong in my body. I think that if (at my height) I can't pull it off, I really can't see you doing it at your height! It would just swallow you up and all we would see would be this tiny head sticking out of this big bulky blob. Don't do Una - don't do it!</p> <p>Do I sound harsh???? I do, don't I? I'm so sorry - I hope that I am not hurting your feelings!?!? Obviously, I have a "thing" about big, bulky sweaters </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513186 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:17:35 +0000 Refugee 513186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the big thing with making heavy sweaters work, is proper fit. This is one of those areas where too big is just too big<br /> Angnagybe's Pendleton is a heavy sweater that fits her well and looks fab. If it were too big it would just look wrong.<br /> I think you have to be really picky when purchasing a heavy sweater. Almost just won't cut it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513178 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:11:57 +0000 Sylvie 513178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I empathize with your problem as I haven't found a good solution either. I have all these beautiful handknit sweaters (which are always going to be bulkier than something at the store).</p> <p>I find that bulky cardigans are the most flattering since they can be left unbuttoned or partially unbuttoned, to provide a vertical line or v-shape.</p> <p>Waist-shaping, as Amy suggested, also helps.</p> <p>A tunic length sweater could be worn belted and with leggings.</p> <p>For a hip length or cropped sweater I like skinnies tucked into boots to maintain the long lean line as much as possible. Otherwise, if I wear boot cuts, I want the highest heels I can reasonably handle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513175 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:08:36 +0000 Parsley 513175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I think you'd look great and be warm in something like this sweater. It's really warm and cozy, and kind of flares out at the bottom and is longer in back. I wear it with skinnies and boots.<br /> (Please ignore that I just threw it on tonight to show you: messy hair, barefoot, etc...)</p> <p>My daughter has one like it and looks great with it belted, which might work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513171 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:05:42 +0000 rae 513171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would opt for coats/jackets and Uniqlo Heattech tops, but that's just me... I feel like a really bulky sweater would swallow you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513148 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:33:23 +0000 Anonymous 513148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, you are tiny and it will be very tricky to get proportions right for a bulky sweater not to overwhelm you. However, if needed to stay warm, who cares. You have slim hips and can wear a slim shape. I'd suggest a sweater that isn't so bulky but in a really warm fiber like alpaca.<br /> <a href="http://www.peruvianconnection.com/product/womens+clothing+sale/womens+sweaters+cardigans+on+sale/530781-black+mesa+alpaca+sweater-coat.do" rel="nofollow">http://www.peruvianconnection......er-coat.do</a><br /> <a href="http://www.peruvianconnection.com/product/womens+clothing+sale/womens+sweaters+cardigans+on+sale/755431-alpaca+cabin+cardigan.do" rel="nofollow">http://www.peruvianconnection......ardigan.do</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513147 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:33:11 +0000 Kate 513147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only have one. I think the shorter sleeves and somewhat open front (it only has that one big button to keep it shut) help make it obvious that it's the sweater that's bulky, and not me. All of my previous thick sweaters just made me look bulky. Of course, the short sleeves aren't great for your weather, but luckily these ones look good over long sleeved knit tops.</p> <p>#4 is how I used to wear big sweaters. You can use it as an example of what not to do :)</p> <p>ETA: Also, I'm under the impression that there are plenty of high quality, thin, yet really warm sweaters out there. My mom got one of these for herself, my sister, and me, and they're quite warm and not bulky: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/only-mine-v-neck-cashmere-sweater/3185573" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/on.....er/3185573</a>. It might be far more basic than what you're looking for, but at the very least it can be inspiration that thin, warm sweaters exist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513143 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:23:16 +0000 Amy 513143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to wear my bulky knit sweaters with slim pants. I've also noticed that if the sleeves are fairly close fitting a sweater knit out of bulky yarn doesn't seem as overwhelming to the figure as a bulky sweater with big sleeves.</p> <p>Also look for waist shaping in the sweater. That helps a gal feel less like the Michelin man! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-heavy-sweaters#post-513051 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:55:24 +0000 MNsara 513051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not terribly bulky, but not a fine knit either. Cute patterned leggings: <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Sweater-With-Slash-Neck/wku57/?iid=1704952&#038;cid=2637&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=200&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Mustard&#038;mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1KdW1wZXItV2l0aC1TbGFzaC1OZWNrL1Byb2Qv" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Sweate.....NrL1Byb2Qv</a></p> <p>They refer to this as chunky knit w/ more skinnies: maybe a better length for petite you<br /> <a href="http://us.asos.com/Vero-Moda/Vero-Moda-Coloured-Stripe-Chunky-Knit/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2013980&#038;cid=2637&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=200&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Dark+poppy+red" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/Vero-Moda/V.....+poppy+red</a></p> <p>Not exactly a bulky knit, but a voluminous sweater top and they don't clearly show the legs, but I'd bet they're skinnies:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/only-mine-cashmere-dolman-sleeve-sweater/3211315?origin=keywordsearch" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/on.....wordsearch</a> </p>