https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:42:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980833 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 23:14:37 +0000 Katerina 1980833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Jules, for looking and for the thorough feedback. I see what you mean about balancing the proportions and emphasis on the shoulders. I feel often the same way. Originally hourglass, myself and no clear apple tendencies. Interesting idea to wear menswear inspired patterned trousers with the first sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980767 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:15:17 +0000 Jules 1980767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d love to see the other sweater with something like menswear patterned pants for a more tonal look - but I’m generally just over white jeans so that’s probably why </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980766 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:12:44 +0000 Jules 1980766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love the shoulder line emphasis of the 2nd sweater, it’s my favourite thing about these outfits. I think it makes the overall look more graphic and you. In general I think shoulder emphasis on non-IT shapes is flattering - narrows the waist and balances the hips, helping to create an X shape (I’m more of a pearish 8 hourglass with middle age weight gain around the middle - drawing out the shoulders is usually a good thing on me!)<br /> But it’s not even primarily about figure flattery, I just mention that as a counterpoint to others’ comments. I just really enjoy the graphic effect here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980700 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:07:34 +0000 Katerina 1980700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, thank you for the wise words. You have really put the finger on it. I am tempted to try the trend, I love this style of sweaters, but an important aspect is the question “when would I wear them”. Not so many casual days and I am not a very “outdoors” person either. Our winters are not very freezing. We have snow only sometimes, usually a couple of weeks. So, I think that borrowing one of these would satisfy the need. If I would see a perfect one, maybe a bit more lightweight, perfect colours, perfect pattern placement and cut - who knows, though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980699 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 09:57:24 +0000 Katerina 1980699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheryl, thank you.</p> <p>Firecracker, thank you for the feedback, much appreciated. At this point, I will not be buying a new one, unless I accidentally stumble over something that blows me away. I don’t say never anymore, as it usually means eating my words later (or sooner), Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980675 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:45:53 +0000 Bijou 1980675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these outfits, especially the colours of #2. This exercise answers the how to wear a fair isle sweater question and retain your signature, polished style, which you have done to great effect.</p> <p>Whether you should get a fair isle sweater is harder to answer, because it is a question of "When would you wear this?" and is this a look that you would like to add to give you some more casual options. I think a lighter gauge sweater would look more refined and so you may find those even easier to style that these two oversized sweaters.</p> <p>Often when I am looking at something that is outside my normal style I think of how it makes me feel and if I ran into an old friend would I be happy if they saw me wearing this. Embracing a new trend is fun, so there is definitely no harm in giving them a try or even borrowing these two beauties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980570 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:52:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1980570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>These are both beautiful on you. I especially like the way the pattern on the green one comes down over the bust. From these looks, I could see you wearing one of the traditional circular patterns quite beautifully, too. These are are such gorgeous vintage pieces, though, and kind of fun to share as family garments. I don't know that you'd need to go out and get another! <br /></div><div>I think a hobo style bag or a saddle bag would go well with this style of sweater, but I also think you could carry a more structured bag, especially with the shiny boots and wool trousers. <br /> </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980566 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:44:30 +0000 cheryl 1980566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great on you! Your style is simply stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980451 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:49:47 +0000 Katerina 1980451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ALL for looking and for the valuable feedback!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the sweaters in themselves - the way they are made, the history (they were both made by my DH's old aunts for many years ago). But it is a huge style departure for me. and I don´t love them on me. I don´t normally wear knits very often - I am a blazer and jacket person. On the other hand, they are very warm - perfect for freezing cold winter days. Since my boys have them in their closets and don´t wear them, I can borrow any time if I feel like wearing one, which I will do during the winter holidays. I am lucky!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing/page/2#post-1980406 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:45:40 +0000 Mainelady 1980406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Genius idea to try on the sweaters the gents had! The green sweater with the white pants really catches my eye. I think you should begin borrowing from your husband. Ooh! The neckline and pattern of the blue sweater are very attractive on you! I love that it is 50 years old and still going strong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980384 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:04:56 +0000 Jessikams 1980384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is amazing to me that people can make these by hand. How lucky that you have “real” handmade ones in your house!<br /> I like the blue sweater outfit the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980377 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:52:01 +0000 SarahD8 1980377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both very much. To me the shoulder line of the blue one looks dramatic, not bulky. I would love to see these with your metallic leather pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980329 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:20:56 +0000 Anonymous 1980329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I can be objective here because I have no interest in nor personal attachment to fair isles . While I love the bold statement of the second outfit , I find the first one more flattering . The shoulder line created by the navy sweater seems off somehow while the green one creates a nicer circular effect around your shoulders and has a more subdued, sophisticated appeal . Just my two cents . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980328 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:20:45 +0000 virago 1980328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, but the first outfit is my favorite! Both the color combination, and the pattern of the sweater are fresh and unexpected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980324 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:13:56 +0000 Jaime 1980324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both on you honestly. The green one is such an interesting pattern and the blue is smashing. I think they should go on permanent loan - and why not try the red structured bag with the more casual sweater? It might surprise you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980321 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:06:00 +0000 JAileen 1980321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The green one is gorgeous. I love it with the cream pants. You’re lucky your husband doesn’t mind you borrowing it.</p> <p>Years ago I knit a Fair Isle vest for my husband, and I’ve worn it more times than he has. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980320 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:05:18 +0000 cjh 1980320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Suz on the gold bag idea. Give it a whirl. I love both sweaters. They are treasures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980296 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:15:23 +0000 Katerina 1980296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, thank you! The wellies I am wearing are brown/green rubber with leather details and they are insulated, very warm. But I can wear leather boots here too. Just was not sure which colour, I do not have any white pair or cream </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980294 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:11:18 +0000 Katerina 1980294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, thank you for the feedback and the styling suggestions. Unfortunately, I don’t have any vest. I don’t really wear vests. But I will certainly try to arrange the scarf in a different way to break up the shoulder line. </p> <p>Kate, thank you.</p> <p>Christina, thank you. I am not really sure about the concept for me, but the pattern placement and size, the colours and the thickness make the sweaters look totally different. Maybe, there is a great one for anyone....It would be fun to try a few ladies’ style on.</p> <p>Always trying, thank you.</p> <p>Suz, Thank you, you are way too kind. I am honored. And Thanks for the ideas. White jeans would work nicelly with the blue one and probably the green one too. I have not thought of the gold bag as suitable since it is very structured, but maybe the contrast to the casual sweater would be interesting.</p> <p>Thank you, Cee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980253 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:46:10 +0000 rachylou 1980253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to say, I really wanted to see how you’d do Fair Isle. And it’s great! I think I’d like to see the green one with boots too... Fair Isle says winter to me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980247 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:43:18 +0000 Cee 1980247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautifully styled </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980246 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:39:17 +0000 Suz 1980246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a styling genius! You've made both of these work for you. I like both outfits a lot. I agree the green is more difficult for you to wear. But the scarf helps. And you could use your new gold bag with this one.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the second sweater on you with those pants, or the cream ones, or with jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980244 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:24:47 +0000 always trying 1980244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>they all look great on you.&nbsp; 2/3 are super, and festive.&nbsp; I love the unusual look.</p> <p>?</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>they all look great on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980242 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:07:10 +0000 Christina F. 1980242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I wouldn't worry too much about wide shoulders - yes, it's true of the blue sweater in particular, but it's clear to a viewer that it's the sweater pattern, and not you! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think you have enough positive proof of concept here if you want to try to find one for yourself. The green is especially yummy with those pants.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980237 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:00:34 +0000 Kate 1980237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful sweaters. I prefer the green one on you. It's an unexpected color for a Fair Isle, and really pretty with the cream trousers and scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980231 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:45:39 +0000 Anonymous 1980231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These certainly add visual width to your shoulders. I wonder if the width can be reigned in with the ends of the scarf hanging down or adding a vest over them. I am wearing an old similar sweater today and liked the look of a vest although I don’t have any in the right color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980223 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:28:19 +0000 Katerina 1980223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ALL for looking and for the feedback. You are awesome.</p> <p>ABC thank you for the suggestions, the blue sweater would work nicely with the white trousers. Red bag would be nice, unfortunately my red bag is very structured (most are) and it looked odd with the very casual sweaters. Don’t know which shape and style would be nice here.</p> <p>Cardiff girl, thank you. The blue sweater is some 50 years old, I wonder if these necklines were popular then.</p> <p>Suntiger and Karen, thank you for the feedback. Funny, my area of concern is always my midsection and I have rather narrow shoulders. I normally don’t worry about looking to wide shouldered. But the blue sweater makes shoulders look really wide. DH has tried it just for fun and his shoulders looked enormous in this sweater. </p> <p>Thank you, Vildy and Anchie.</p> <p>Kkards and Janet, thank you. I think DH will not oppose a permanent “loan” of the green one :-)</p> <p>Angie, thank you. What a sweet thing to say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980220 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:01:14 +0000 anchie 1980220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can make even boys sweaters look like Katerina. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980219 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:55:58 +0000 Janet 1980219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one and think you should commandeer that sweater and wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-fair-isle-trend---testing-testing#post-1980180 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:35:15 +0000 Angie 1980180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I WANT THOSE RED PANTS.</p> <p>Raiding the boys wardrobes. Why not! You added fashion flair and verve to these Fair Isles in your special Katrina way. Nicely done. </p>