https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1641278 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 03:08:56 +0000 Anonymous 1641278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll keep an open mind about knit blazers. Thanks ABC. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1641063 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:18:59 +0000 abc 1641063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have sloping shoulders too. I just like Blazers because they give structure. A knit blazer is the best of both worlds in my opinion - it gives shoulder structure which I need yet is knit and soft and not restricting at all. Just throwing it out there as another possibly option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1641062 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:16:10 +0000 Anonymous 1641062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, ABC, I would consider anything that looked nice, but blazers tend to bunch in front due to slightly sloping shoulders, so I tend not to try them on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1641048 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:47:57 +0000 abc 1641048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a sweater but would you consider a knit blazer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1640961 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:52:27 +0000 viva 1640961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the Tippi recco. I also find that the sizing has some give - meaning I could probably wear an xs, s, or m depending on the fit I wanted and still have the proportions work well. Nice thing too, is, once you find the right sizing, it comes in a zillion colors and there are usually some colors on sale at any given time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1640933 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:02:30 +0000 Anonymous 1640933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Roxanna and Elizabeth. I still haven't bought anything yet. The forgiving midsection of the tippi is a major selling point,so I'll likely get it but whoah! there are hardly any colors left in my size!</p> <p>Elizabeth, I'm going to be patient and keep waiting for things at BR. I'm sure more work-appropriate sweaters will come in.</p> <p>I also want to go into Talbots just to see if there are some plain basics there. I've never gone in this store before and I feel like it's worth a shot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1640917 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:45:15 +0000 Elizabeth P 1640917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, this is a find for the BR silk one I was referring to.&nbsp; Again, last year, so not overly helpful, but you never know what might turn up this year.&nbsp; I also hate high necklines.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1640912 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:38:44 +0000 Roxanna 1640912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@smittie - yes, that was one of the reasons I liked the Tippi. It is not clingy, particularly int he tummy area. I cought these right after baby #2 and sized up - I found them perfect for covering up with a slouchy (but not overly so) drape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639442 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 02:06:13 +0000 Anonymous 1639442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Dee, Shiny, unfrumped, KL, Roxanna, Elizabeth P, and Sterling, for your suggestions and comments.</p> <p>I checked out the Halogen pullovers that Diana suggested...the neckline, sleeve length and cotton are are all great --- but there no real neutrals except grey! Maybe they'll have some more colours as the season wears on. There's a pink I rather like on sale...</p> <p>Elizabeth P: I have tried on a couple of lightweight merino sweaters at BR and they're great, but...the neckline is very high, and I find they fit rather tight through the middle. Still, I'll keep an eye out at BR as more stock is bound to come in.</p> <p>KL and Roxanna - I really like the neckline of the Tippi. Is the Tippi a little loose in the abdomen? Like you KL, my tummy sticks out after a meal, and I would like that to be covered up.</p> <p>Unfrumped. I found a couple of basics that might fit the bill at Talbots! Thank you for this suggestion, as this is a store I overlook. Do you happen to know how the sizing runs? </p> <p>Dee, we're on the same page about cardigans Mostly Everlane is too slouchy or too body con, but I did find 1 or 2 sweaters that are sort of in the middle.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639347 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 22:06:00 +0000 Dee 1639347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been feeling the same thing lately when it comes to cardigans. I'm wearing one of my few remaining cardigans and a tee today and I'm not loving it. I feel so much more streamlined, look-wise, in a pullover.</p> <p>I second JCrew and EF for quality knits. And if you're open to online only, I have a few heavier weight sweaters from Everlane that have held up beautifully. I think they have some lighter weight options too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639345 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 21:55:35 +0000 shiny 1639345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Club Monaco has really nice sweaters. I bought four spring-weight pullovers there about 3 years ago and all are holding up very well. Quality reminds me of what Jcrew &amp; BR sweaters <i>used</i> to be.</p> <p>My only problem is that they don't offer petites, so that rules out many of their sweaters for me (too long / wrong vertical proportions).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639341 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 21:46:14 +0000 unfrumped 1639341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>EF has great knits but need to stalk sales.<br />Talbot's&nbsp; has a wide selection of better knits in cotton and linen&nbsp;(thicker than just their casual T-tops); sometimes can read stodgy depeding on how boxy or straight they are. AT has some good knits and continually put on promotional discounts, but I have to "see" them in person, so it's harder for me to shop AT as I have to order online and can't always tell if I will like the fabrication.</p> <p>Also, if you like structure, I look for tops with princess seaming or darts, often in ponte knits--these are random finds that turn up in AT, WHBM, and some more expensive brands in the dept store. Some peplums and some just structured knit tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639335 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 21:37:57 +0000 Keix 1639335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like to invest too much money in knits because they don't last very long no matter how much they cost. For value and style, I'm still a big fan of the J.Crew Tippi sweater. The solid colors I own, mint and red, are a bit too thin to wear with a colored bra (nude works fine), but they wash very well in a lingerie bag on delicate in the machine and laid flat to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639329 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 21:12:36 +0000 Roxanna 1639329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey smittie - I love the Tippis and i find they work really well for this purpose - I usually layer a silk blouse underneath (see my WIW from today:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-olive-navy-claret-and-cognac">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....and-cognac</a>)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639257 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:22:46 +0000 Elizabeth P 1639257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Banana Republic often has nice lightweight pullover sweaters at this time of year.&nbsp; Last year I got a couple of silk ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639242 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:17:19 +0000 Anonymous 1639242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ummlila: What I mean is, I want to wear a sweater instead of a cardigan. I would wear a camisole or layering tshirt under the sweater. Sorry for the confusion! I realize the way I wrote it wasn't clear.</p> <p>Diana: Thanks for the rec. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639239 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:13:11 +0000 Anonymous 1639239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Diana -- that is a very nice option. &nbsp;I'll look into them myself. &nbsp;Thank you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639235 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:45:45 +0000 Diana 1639235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try these cotton blend Halogen ones from Nordstrom.&nbsp; I saw some yesterday and I think they feel nice and are fairly streamlined.&nbsp; They're similar to the NAS lemming floral sweaters that many of us have (although the one I have is 100% cotton) and I wear mine under jackets sometimes.&nbsp; I do have to agree with UmmLila that I don't like them under cardigans, both because I don't do the twin-set look but also because the two knit sleeves over one another will bunch.&nbsp; For under cardigans, I'd go for a sleeveless top myself.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639234 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:34:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1639234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you going to like the sweater over sweater look? It can come off as a bit twin-set. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/knit-shell-instead-of-tshirt#post-1639216 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:32:30 +0000 Anonymous 1639216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to move away from the tshirt+cardigan look at work. I just don't think it is structured enough. </p> <p>I thought of picking up a few knit pullovers with 3/4 or 1/2 sleeves that would give a bit of weight to my proportionally small upper half. (This idea was inspired by Angie's recent post about essentials, and how one of hers was a white knit pullover.)</p> <p>Do you have any suggestions in the under $100 range for knit pullovers? I've seen the J Crew tippi sweater but it is a bit thin. </p> <p>Angie posted a few options from Ann Taylor but they seem to be sold out.</p> <p>Is this one of those items that comes out later in the summer? </p>