https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:12:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2338061 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:58:12 +0000 Carol 2338061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Couples Outfit</b>--thanks!</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>--good point about the cold weather. Sometimes we don't realize how grateful we are for a sweater until then.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b>The Cat</b>--yes, I've never had a "tunics" formula. I do have shorter legs, so that's something to consider.</p> <p><b>Staysfit</b>--hmm, I see a tiny corner you might be talking about, but I will have to check that out in person. I have never tried steam blocking.</p> <p><b>lyn67</b>--good idea about winter sports. I have not gone skiing in ages, but I do love cross-country skiing.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337985 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:47:59 +0000 lyn67 2337985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great waffle pattern, I would keep this one for casuals, or winter sports-also love the half turtle neck detail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337983 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:43:14 +0000 Staysfit 2337983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol, is the left shoulder fraying a bit? &nbsp;Maybe there’s a loose thread or my eyes are seeing something that isn’t there. If it’s a stray yarn that can be tucked I would keep this as it’s a great color and I like the tunic length. &nbsp;I agree with everyone who says it would benefit from being ironed. &nbsp;I would say steam blocking—which in my world means ironing by placing a damp cloth on top of the garment and ironing the wet cloth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337978 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:25:40 +0000 The Cat 2337978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, please do not automatically exclude all tunics. You might find that shorter tunics in thinner fabrics work well for you. At least, this is the case for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337973 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:15:38 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2337973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Star and Brooklyn; I would try it with wider legged jeans or pants, or something other than what you've worn before. I had a tunic that narrowly missed the donate pile when I put it on with wide-leg pants instead of skinnies. At a minimum, I would wait till winter is over. See if you reach for it in colder weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337968 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 02:59:38 +0000 Couples Outfit 2337968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh it looks pretty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337519 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 02:35:30 +0000 Carol 2337519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helen247</b>--I have not, but that's a good idea!</p> <p><b>Sal</b>--thanks!</p> <p><b>Dee</b>--the funny thing is, that is the shape of the bottom. It tapers in as part of the design. But I will keep trying.</p> <p><b>The Cat</b>--maybe that will end up being me, too. I already have a long torso, so don't know if I need tunics.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>suntiger</b>--not a bad idea, but too thick to work. I may shorten it other ways, though.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337484 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:40:11 +0000 Anonymous 2337484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you tie the ends together to shorten it? I do that if I want to wear tunics with things other than leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337482 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:26:21 +0000 Carol 2337482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LJP-I know what pressing is, but not sure about blocking…<br /> Cardiff girl—I probably will wear it—it’s very warm. </p> <p>Runcarla/irina—I would love to iron everything, but that is a “someday.” </p> <p>Suz—yes…different pants. Or skirts! </p> <p>Bijou-/thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337458 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:39:33 +0000 The Cat 2337458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Janet said.</p> <p>And you are not alone--I, too, had a red tunic sweater that I tried styling various ways, but finally let go, realizing that tunic sweaters don't feel ok on me (no matter what others say about the look). However, I have always loved to have at least one red sweater in my wardrobe--just no sweaters in tunic length. Lesson learned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337452 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:19:25 +0000 Carol 2337452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b>--I believe the slit is supposed to be that way.</p> <p><b>Cee</b>--thanks.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Runcarla</b>--Thanks for the advice. Playing with styling in general is a good idea.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337447 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:05:49 +0000 Dee 2337447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a waffle knit which I find stretch easily but as other have suggested maybe carefully ironing the hem line of this tunic to bring it back into shape and then definitely experiment with maybe a longer skirt and belt or with some wider or flared pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337445 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 09:33:32 +0000 Sal 2337445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too- the colour and texture are nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337443 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 06:09:23 +0000 Helen247 2337443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love tunics and leggings.<br /> Have you tried belting it?<br /> Play with the volume adjusting it till it feels right </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337437 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:29:41 +0000 Bijou 2337437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My initial reaction was the same as Janet’s. It’s a great colour on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337425 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:50:22 +0000 Suz 2337425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Brooklyn said. Love the colour on you! Worth a try with different types of pant!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337400 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:02:40 +0000 Irina 2337400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>RunCarla,&nbsp;</b>I don’t know, I iron all my knits with a very few exceptions. I believe Angie does, too. But then, I also iron my t-shirts and jeans :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337398 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:27:34 +0000 Carla 2337398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tangent…interesting comment about ironing the knit. &nbsp;I found a white cotton tank top crumpled up in the ironing basket (same colour as the bajillion pillowcases waiting to be ironed) and gave it a press. &nbsp;(Very easy to do!) It looked Instagram worthy afterwards. &nbsp;[i]Very[/i] interesting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337397 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:25:46 +0000 Cardiff girl 2337397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would keep for now as both leggings and red are going to be winter trends.If you don’t wear it in the next six months then you can reassess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337395 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:37:53 +0000 LJP 2337395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest the same thing that Irina did - it might just need a good pressing and blocking.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337391 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:55:50 +0000 Carla 2337391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red is on trend and you like it, so I vote KEEP!, and play with styling.</p> <p>I have an older (thrifted) sweater with that kind of hem. &nbsp;It tucks (semi tucks) better than other sweaters because of the split hem. &nbsp;You could also try to belt it (like the dress over pants example in Friday’s blog post). Try scrunching the sleeves, too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337390 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:45:51 +0000 Cee 2337390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fine in it ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337384 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:11:43 +0000 Irina 2337384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, the sweater’s bottom looks a bit stretched. If you look at the side view, the triangle opening between two sides is too wide. I don’t know if you iron your knitwear but it might help.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337382 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:42:15 +0000 Carol 2337382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Star</b>--wider bottoms is a great idea to start--I will do that and see.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni NZ</b>--I don't technically have a holding zone, but I keep my closet pretty streamlined, so there is room on the edges to keep stuff like that.</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>--thanks, I like the pattern, too. I will try that.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Olive Green</b>--I will have to look into that--sounds expensive!</p> <p><b>Janet</b>--you may be right. If there's no quick fix for the bottom, it may be time to move on.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337381 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:33:42 +0000 Janet 2337381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color and neckline on you but agree that the bottom/hem seems a bit awkward. I’m not super fond of tunic lengths myself as they often create a “cut in half” proportion, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. </p> <p>The important thing is, how do you feel in it? You don’t sound terribly enthusiastic, so if you feel less than happy with that style, it may be worth keeping an eye out for a new piece in that color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337380 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:29:12 +0000 Olive Green 2337380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have it hemmed? The bottom is awkward but the sweater is fine. An overlock machine could do it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337372 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:26:05 +0000 Brooklyn 2337372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s pretty and I like the waffle pattern. I’d try it out with flares, straight or wide leg jeans to update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337370 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:53:33 +0000 Jenni NZ 2337370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Star. I still have some tunics- I have reduced the number and don’t wear them all the time but it seems a shame to edit it out if it’s comfy and you still like the neck?<br /> Slimmer pants seem to be reappearing ( I never let go of mine, but I’m talking some designer brands in our country at least) so you never know whether tunics will reappear just when you edit it out :)<br /> Do you have a holding zone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337369 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:19:11 +0000 Star (Lise) 2337369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IMO no reason to let it go.&nbsp; It is in good condition and you like it.&nbsp; Wear it with wider bottoms if you want a more modern silhouette.&nbsp; Good knitwear that does not pill can be difficult to find.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lovely-red-sweater-but#post-2337351 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:07:03 +0000 Carol 2337351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>is it time to let it go?</p> <p>I have been confused about tunic length for awhile--getting mixed messages about what forms of it are still fashionable, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know about this sweater. Still in good condition, and I like the foldover funnel neck. I'm just not sure about the bottom.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>