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Chunky Knit Moto Sweater

Nicole

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I know many of you are looking for a knitted moto jacket after Angie's blog the other day. I happened upon this one at Macy's and thought it looked pretty interesting. The knit is a bit chunky, so it may not be for everyone. But I thought it was worth mentioning, just in case.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=29892

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Latest reply was from Patience

Lena

Thanks, Nicole!
Your post reminded me to post more jackets I found.

My Mom has a similar jacket in fuchsia from Express (years and years ago). It totally works on her frame.

Anonymous

Nicole, I rather like that sweater, but it's too short for wearing with jeans on its own I suspect. Would it be ok to layer a long cami or turtle under it?

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Ooooh. Nice!

Nicole

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Joy, I think you'd have to try the sweater on to see how it's length works--that model may be really long in the torso. I would imagine anything peeking out from the bottom would work just as well as any other sweater. Never know until you try!

Lee Hovey

There is a similar one onsale at gap too, only S and XL still available online but I have seen it in the store too.
http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=594913

Laura

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Or this knit moto jacket from Bloomie's, in navy:

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....sn_results

It's only $21!

Angie

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Oh my. I think I like the gap one best so far. How un-Angie!

Nicole

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Huh that's weird.... the Bloomies one says $42 on my 'puter and the Gap one says available in S and L. I really like the knit of the Gap one.

Ariadne

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Oooh. I love the Gap one. It's actually the first sweater in this style that I've liked so far (I like leather moto jackets but not most of the sweater ones).

Tanya

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Hmm, Nicole, the Bloomies one is extra 50% off that is reflected if you put it in your shopping bag. Right now the Gap site says that it is available in XS, M and XL.

I also really like the Gap one. Here's another one from Macy's:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=39990

Angie, which one do you prefer between this Macy one and the Gap one?

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hmmm. That’s a tricky one, Tanya. The belt loops look like they’re too low in the Gap style, but I really like the little belt. However, I know that Ben Sherman items usually fit. I’d have to try them both on to see. Which do you prefer?

Nicole, does this mean you’re going to try a knit biker jacket?

Tanya

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I prefer the Ben Sherman one Angie. I am actually planning to get it if they still have XS on my next payday. I do not feel comfortable paying as much as the Cynthia Vincent one costs, even on sale, it's too much for a knit.

Angie

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I hope it's there for you, Tanya!

Nicole

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Me? No...I don't think my body type can handle it. Just living vicariously thru others...(sigh)

Patience

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I'm going to try the Gap one. I wasn't really interested in a moto sweater but the belt puts me over the edge. I hope it's high enough.

Patience

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I got the Gap sweater today. The belt loops are too low. I suppose I could have them moved or remove them all together. Hmmm... I like it, but I'm not sure it makes the have to have cut. It's definitely black, and I was hoping it would be more charcoal.