So, I actually just got home from trying that sweater on at Express!
I like the sweater. It runs big, so if you're interested in trying it, I'd go a size down. It really needs a waist belt, so Nicole might be onto something when she says you need a long waist. It's very blousy and exaggerated, but I think that adds to the funkiness factor, especially when you add a belt--it sort of pulls the look together and keeps it from being sloppy. With a waist belt, I think the sweater would work with a skirt or jeans, but I'd keep the bottoms streamlined--a pencil skirt or skinny/straight leg jeans would look best. I tried the cream color on with my red pencil skirt. The chunky knit of the sweater makes the sleeves a bit more stiff than if they were made out of merino or something. But they fluff out lower on the arm, near the elbow, so I don't think it made my shoulders look too big (and I have very broad shoulders). I didn't buy it this evening.......but now that I am typing about it, I think I might go get it because I just found a $10 off coupon. Heh.
Anyway, I say give it a shot, if there is an Express near you, and see how you feel.
