https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 22:24:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776942 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:48:13 +0000 Thistle 776942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it fit, sure.</p> <p>However, with my bust and hips, they rarely fit.</p> <p>Only one way for you tom know for sure if it fits you. What is their return policy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776924 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:37:23 +0000 Jonesy 776924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure! They tend to fit me well, though I don't usually care for a bottom-banded sweater and men's sweaters usually have that feature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776906 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:26:03 +0000 lamireille 776906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still love the oversized-sweater look over slim jeans, so I would say yes, especially on days when your hair and makeup are extra feminine. Add some girly jewelry (but not delicate--I mean signature pieces) and it'll be super stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776890 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:15:24 +0000 Aida 776890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it fit, yep. But as a small gal, they rarely do. I would be surprised if this one fit you in any way other than something seriously oversized unless they run realllyyyyy small </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776795 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:31:26 +0000 Anonymous 776795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have worn men's sweaters often. I started doing it young when in my twenties I would steal my brother's and make him super angry (which was great incentive). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776666 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:32:42 +0000 citygirldc 776666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear men's sweaters in the last 90s early 90s back when the bulky sweater look was in. Now, I'm not so sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776659 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:28:29 +0000 annagybe 776659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a cashmere turtleneck sweater from the 70's that my great grandfather bought for my father. He hated turtlenecks. My mom nabbed it. I found it in a cedar chest after she died. I washed it and had it repaired and now I wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776652 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:23:26 +0000 catgirl 776652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only have I thought about it, I've done it. DH got a cashmere sweater at Jos. A. Bank that was way too small when it arrived - but perfectly oversized for me! : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776612 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:50:25 +0000 JR 776612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In theory, yes? Why not, if it works. I can't say I've ever done it, but I have worn other items of men's clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776523 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:46:05 +0000 Suz 776523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay. </p> <p>I actually own a men's sweater....a black cashmere turtleneck hand-me-down from my husband. He wore it years ago when he was very skinny (he is still slim) and it has shrunk in the wash. Apart from the sleeve length it fits me surprisingly well and is such good quality I could never find another like it. </p> <p>It is tough to find a good fit in a men's sweater, though, particularly sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776483 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:18:45 +0000 Laurinda 776483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure, sometimes I have had to. There are bigger items in the Men's than in the Women's Departments </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776466 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:08:00 +0000 Sara L. 776466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've bought them in the past and they're always very boxy. I think it's going to depend on the fit and how you're planning to style it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776459 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:04:23 +0000 Anonymous 776459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay. I used to have the most lushous man's cashmere V neck from a thrift store. It was the best quality cashmere ever. After losing weight, I gave it to my sister and hope she is enjoying it.<br /> Anyway, one might find great quality for less.<br /> ETA: You could never look masculine in that sweater or anything else! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776452 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:01:27 +0000 Sylvie 776452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I would definitely buy a man's sweater if it fit me right. Knits are much more forgiving than wovens. I could see myself wearing a man's sweater with a semi tuck and sleeves scrunched. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776451 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:00:16 +0000 Sveta 776451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I pulled out one ofmy hubby's last wek and wore it to work over a button down. What I discovered is that it is too tight for me in the hips - keeps riding up - but sizing up is impossibl - it was already big on top.<br /> Maybe it would work for me if the sweater does not have a band on the bottom...<br /> So yes, the fit is the key here for sure... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776426 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:37:10 +0000 Aziraphale 776426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, but only because they never, ever fit me. If I was a tall gal, I'd be all over the men's stuff. I'm always looking longingly at the men's sections because the colours really appeal to me: lots of navy, gray, subtle rich burgundies and greens....then I look over at the women's, and it's all pink, purple, patterned and bright! Not my style at all. </p> <p>I love that sweater you posted, and I'm a huge sucker for brown elbow patches, but I suspect, with your tiny frame, that the sweater ain't gonna fit you. Keep in mind that the sweater will mask your waist completely. Perhaps if it's big enough, it will look drapey and good over skinnies, but then there's the issue of the elbow patches hitting you halfway down your forearm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776414 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:27:00 +0000 Astrid 776414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the fit is right, why not? I have a men's knit sweater that's oversized on me that I like to wear for casual days at home. The only problem I see with this sweater is that the sleeves will probably be too long (they always are on me) and then the elbow patches might end up somewhere on your forearm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776405 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:11:08 +0000 Anonymous 776405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Little Zap buys grandpa cardis from the men's section, so yes, I've seen it done by the wackadoodle here. I am too neat and feminine looking for any androgynous or grunge look to look "legit" on me, but heck, don't you buy boys shirts already? I'd say go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776377 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:35:00 +0000 Sonia 776377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have couple, two actually, men sweaters, and to be honest with you, they are my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776365 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:19:24 +0000 Isis 776365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would def wear a men's sweater.....</p> <p>I think it is interesting how feminine of an outfit this man wears: slim red jeans, half-tucked shirt, cuff folded back..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776358 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:00:02 +0000 Kristin L 776358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would depend on the sweater. I'd be willing to try it on and play around with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776357 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:56:34 +0000 Sunita 776357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I have. I fell in love with a grey argyle wool sweater at Macy's and bought the smallest size available. I ran it through the washer and dryer to shrink it a bit, but it's still a bit boxy on me. I happily wear it for casual weekend looks.</p> <p>This was quite a few years ago, before argyle became more popular for women. I have a weakness for argyle and just couldn't resist! These days, I'd only buy a men's sweater if I wanted an oversized look... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776345 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:50:14 +0000 Diana 776345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done so in the past, but really only for an oversized look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776344 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:44:00 +0000 Sona 776344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought this sweater from asos men for myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776336 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:23:47 +0000 Anonymous 776336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally have, and love a few men's sweaters. But yes, fit can be an issue. So try it and see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776333 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:18:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 776333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't find the look too masculine at all Rita but it would boil down to the fit. And there's only one way to find that out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776331 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:15:03 +0000 Anonymous 776331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried a few on Rita, because I'm small busted and have broad shoulders but they still don't fit right. The sleeves are always SUPER long, even on long-armed me. But you might have luck with a sweater from the boys department. I'm remembering your Target gingham shirt. I've heard some fashion writers praise Brooks Brothers' boys sections, specifically for sweaters and tux separates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-ever-think-about-buying-a-mans-sweater-for-yourself#post-776323 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:08:00 +0000 modgrl 776323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really digging this elbow patch wool sweater:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rag-bone-kampen-crewneck-wool-sweater/3428731?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ra.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>Is it too masculine? Should I look for a more feminine version? </p> <p>YAY/NAY: Would you ever think about buying a man's sweater for yourself? </p>