https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:34:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1052986 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:25:24 +0000 K. Period. 1052986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you are trying it a size smaller. &nbsp;I see the extra fabric (especially from the back) that dianthus noticed. &nbsp;I bet you'll love it in the smaller size! I love the black sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1052935 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 02:34:20 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1052935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought it looked really good from the front but can see a bit of excess fabric in the upper torso from the back.&nbsp; Perhaps a size down would be better.&nbsp; I do like it on you though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1052885 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 01:48:39 +0000 kellygirl 1052885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Susan: I was at VF today too! I was returning/exchanging the 1K pair of jeans I ordered for DDs! I wish I bumped into you when I took a short detour into Nordies :)&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: Zara and Uniglo still not open.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1052832 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:44:17 +0000 unfrumped 1052832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried a few EF things and it's easy to get overwhelmed. I got a petite XS in one item for mazimum down-size-ness! So petites are also an option (for items that come in P) for length issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1052708 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:25:28 +0000 MsMaven 1052708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned the top to Nordstrom today. &nbsp;They have ordered a small to be sent to the store where I can try it on and see if I like it better in the smaller size.</p> <p>Thanks for confirming my feelings that went against "popular opinion." &nbsp;Next time something doesn't feel quite right to me I will send it right back.</p> <p>As a footnote, I bought a couple of the Caslon&nbsp;long sleeved cotton pullovers that I like to wear under wool or cashmere in the colder months. &nbsp;Size: &nbsp;L. &nbsp;And they fit me perfectly. &nbsp;Also, back at the turn of the century, I bought an Ellen Tracy cardi in a petite size. &nbsp;You just cannot go by the number or letter on the garment and get perfect fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051862 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:16:49 +0000 deb 1051862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Think a smaller size is in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051854 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:00:47 +0000 kellygirl 1051854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd try a smaller size of the first one. It's the length that looks a little overwhelming on you. Love the black sweater. It looks fab with the skirt and imagine it would go with lots of things in your closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051853 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:57:01 +0000 Makrame 1051853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks very nice on you but it would be good to try it in small. &nbsp;I love your new black sweater with the houndstooth skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051852 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:56:24 +0000 dakotacheryl 1051852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Size smaller will look better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051818 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:49:44 +0000 Diana 1051818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that EF runs enormous and also very long.&nbsp; You might want to try a size down and/or a petite.&nbsp; I don't know if the petites are sized smaller widthwise as well though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051816 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:47:00 +0000 Suz 1051816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks great! It's really interesting to watch the process.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the new sweater in 4-6.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a feeling I would love 2/3 better in that size as well. It's more the length than anything that feels a bit off, at least with flats. I suspect it would just fall a bit more neatly in the smaller size, assuming you can still exchange for it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-size-down-in-this-ef-sweater#post-1051814 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:44:09 +0000 MsMaven 1051814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This Eileen Fisher top was one of Angie's "gray" picks from Nordstrom. &nbsp;My eye had caught an Alice + Olivia top in a similar design, but when I looked at it in the store I didn't like it. &nbsp;I then ordered this one in my usual M size, but only later noted that it might be a good idea to size down. &nbsp;M in this top is 10-12 and I usually wear an 8-10, which is an M in many brands.&nbsp;</p> <p>My DH likes it, my sis and cousin like it, but I still think it is a bit big. &nbsp;(I wish I had ordered two.) &nbsp;What do you think? &nbsp;Shoulders, upper arms, bottom? &nbsp;I lightened it so you can see the contrast between the bottom and the pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>One more factor--I can no longer wear even merino wool against my skin, so I will wear a lightweight silk or cotton tee under it, and will find one that doesn't show.</p> <p>Also, I haven't ironed it yet. &nbsp;It will hand better when pressed.</p> <p>#1 is Nordstrom top as it appears online.<br />## 2-4 are top on me. &nbsp;<br /># 4-6 are an EF angle front sweater I bought a few days later--tried on in store, everyone agreed the small looked better. &nbsp;This is the small and I'm holding it closed. &nbsp;(It comes with a stylized safety pin.)</p> <p>You may also notice that with my second highlighting, my hair is now quite blonde. &nbsp;It is transitional. </p>