https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:50:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1295483 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 16:20:39 +0000 Anonymous 1295483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see much difference between L and XL on the 1st (lilac) sweater, and like the longer XL best. Large on the orchid. Those colors are beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1295423 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:01:42 +0000 Angie 1295423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Svetalana, you have a pretty good gauge with Bridget at the moment. Lucky. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1295368 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 12:32:41 +0000 Aquamarine 1295368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A little late here, but the XL looks so much better to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1295366 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 12:29:55 +0000 Sveta 1295366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, as soon as I pulled that skirt from the package I thought of you The color is very pretty - I think it is similar to the Tippi sweater, neeed to compare them.&nbsp;I am really tempted but saved by the fact that I am swimming in that size 12 :-)<br />Angie, you are right - &nbsp;sizing is so inconsistent! And it is especially frustrating when you don't have an option shopping in B&amp;M store before the ordering and returns and shipping is not free like in case of JCrew. I think I need to rely on you on sizing for JCrew: if it works for Bridget it should work for me too, right? Inge's help was also invaluable with JCrew sizing.<br />merwoman, I agree that my wide shoulders help but I felt lost in the orchid sweater in XL anyway </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294962 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 18:56:45 +0000 Inge 1294962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed and agreed on the fit of the jumpers. Both are gorgeous on you, Sveta!<br />And you ladies know me so well:-) I love the Telegraph pencil skirt, it's such an excellent length for taller women, and the cut is excellent too. I think my skirt might be a slightly darker shade of purple, but I'm not 100% sure (a bit hard to tell from the photo). And I hear you, I would love to wear skirts and dresses this Winter, but -- and Angie mentioned that in her recent blog post too - so much depends on whether or not I can find tall boots to go with them. Fingers crossed for all of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294947 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 18:34:44 +0000 Anonymous 1294947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe how much I like the larger size in the sweater with the stripe, and how much better I like the <i>smaller</i> size in the second sweater. Your instincts are right on Sveta. You chose the most current (and I believe actually flattering) size in both. Cheers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294934 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 18:13:56 +0000 Debbie 1294934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you have decided but I vote xl too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294923 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 18:01:34 +0000 Peri 1294923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another XL vote...the drape is pretty and it doesn't look too big at song. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294919 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:53:07 +0000 Angie 1294919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sizing is HECTIC these days - especially when you throw in four different fits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Svetlana, I think Inge has that skirt actually. And yes - it's a Summer weight. I know you look killer in it. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294903 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:03:11 +0000 merwoman 1294903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sizing is crazy! I prefer the drape of the XL of the lilac and concur about sizing down in the orchid. I often&nbsp;find that the larger size just gives more weight to allow better draping - particularly the back view. You have the shoulder line to carry off sizing up without looking lost in the fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294901 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:54:55 +0000 Sveta 1294901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your help! You confirmed what I was seeing - that XL fits better than L in stripe lilac sweater. It feels a bit bigger but not to the extreme and I think it looks more modern this way (extra length helps too).<br />Angie, I am happy to be a twin with gorgeous Bridgit! :-)<br />Karie - &nbsp;:-) !<br />Beth Ann, you are right - difference between XL and L in the lilac swewater is much smaller than in the orchid one: I do feel that there are 2 size difference there.<br />Now I have a challenge to fit extra 4 items into this box&nbsp;so I can use a free return against everything I ship back....<br />Angie, I also ordered to try <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/skirts/pencil/PRDOVR~44461/44461.jsp" rel="nofollow">telegraph pencil skirt in &nbsp;bright hydrangea </a>(such a pretty color - Inge should have it!) It is a stunning skirt but a bit on the thin side for our winters. I ordered size 12 and it was huge so I must be at the most 10 in JCrew skirts now (yay! does wonders to my self-esteem!) If I ever find dressy tal boots I will be tempted to buy this skirt...for now it goes back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294802 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:32:04 +0000 jackiec 1294802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not reading the other replies, but my gut said Large. I usually go for a bigger fit but I think the large is plenty fluid. However, they both look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294801 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:31:47 +0000 Angie 1294801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the length of the XL. Looks fabulous. I hope it doesn't feel too big though.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE the amethyst top on you - <i>of course</i>. You and Client Bridget are body type twins. Same size, shape and height - she has that top in an L too.&nbsp;xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294718 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:58:40 +0000 Gracie 1294718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely XL, better fluidity and length. It is a gorgeous sweater, I love its sporty stripes. And the amethyst one, wow! what a big difference! No wonder the tags came off right awa - a perfect fit, enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294710 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:48:21 +0000 Suz 1294710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>XL in the lilac stripe, and wow, what a gorgeous sweater on you! And L in the amethyst neon, oh near sweater twin!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294684 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:39:18 +0000 Elizabeth P 1294684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And another vote for the striped in XL, and the orchid in the smaller size.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294682 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:30:18 +0000 Karie 1294682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's see if I have this right, or if my morning coffee hasn't kicked in yet:<br />Lilac sweater - nay, orchid sweater - yay</p> <p>Translation (in case the coffee didn't kick in): <br />I like the lilac sweater in XL, and I like the orchid sweater in L</p> <p>And btw, you look lovely in lilac and radiant in radiant orchid! (I couldn't resist that). Those colors really are gorgeous on you :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294677 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:18:19 +0000 rute 1294677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294676 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:10:27 +0000 MRL 1294676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>XL. I like both sweaters, by the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294674 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:55:31 +0000 lyn67 1294674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nay(is that a vote for the XL?).</p> <p>&nbsp;Love the sized down orchid sweater, great finds!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294620 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:51:38 +0000 Neel 1294620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>XL in the lilac sweater. I like the length and the fit better on you than the L. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294615 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:43:42 +0000 Gigi 1294615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>XL here too. And I agree with the smaller size of the second sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294611 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:35:34 +0000 deb 1294611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote XL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294609 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:21:19 +0000 nancywalters 1294609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the XL.&nbsp; It seems to drape better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294608 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:18:06 +0000 Dee 1294608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the fluid fit of the XL for the stripe sweater, but the smaller size in the orchid. Great colors, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294601 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 04:48:46 +0000 Marley 1294601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! These both look great on you Sveta! Such pretty colors. I much prefer the XL in the lilac over the S! I think the XL is a more current silhouette and the L just doesn't look that comfortable on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294584 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 03:45:14 +0000 Tanya 1294584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer XL in the lilac one (I have that one as well, and have it in larger sixefor me, S).&nbsp; I also agree on keeping the amethyst in the smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294573 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 03:20:30 +0000 Beth Ann 1294573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another bit of proof that sizing is whack!&nbsp; I prefer the XL in the lilac sweater -- not as much difference between the two sizes in this one, and I like the drape.</p> <p>I tried the orchid one on in the store, and the arms looked stretched out on me, too.&nbsp; The L was too tight.&nbsp; It was like there were two sizes between them.&nbsp; </p> <p>J. Crew has been great for you this season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-lilac-stripe-sweater-which-size#post-1294566 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 03:06:33 +0000 Sveta 1294566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have received this lilac sweater in size L and now I would like to have your input which size to keep.<br />L is on the left, XL is on the right - I have an idea which one I prefer but&nbsp;I will reserve it for later :-)<br />Please vote: &nbsp;Yay - on the left<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Nay - on the right</p> <p>Bonus - orchid sweater arrived as well in size down - and I am sure this is the size I am keeping. Actually the tag is already off...:-)</p> <p>Thanks in advance!!! </p>