Is this worth caving for? - YouLookFab Forum

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to be purchase-free in January, but I'm not necessarily going to be a slave to it. Still, I want to be sure if I do pull the trigger.

Last week's closet remix has resulted in the purging of two sweaters:
- the tan one from last week -- too conservative, too itchy
- a citron one from last year -- too itchy

I don't have many sweaters, so I need to replace them. I need interesting shapes and non-itchy wool. (I'm not hyper-sensitive but no long hair, no mohair, no fuzz, etc.).

Emerson Fry is having a huge sale right now and I saw this sweater, which I have eyed before, in a color I really really love: Midnight Red. A blogger posted about it and she said it was not itchy at all to her senstitive skin; it is 100% wool. There is only my size left. It is originally $325, on sale for $158. Returnable for credit only.

http://emersonfry.com/yoshi-sweater-midnight-red

I can have sale goggles, so tell me. Should I, or shouldn't I?

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10 years ago

catgirl

Veteran

It's pretty awesome, but short sleeved sweaters are a huge no for me, unless you'd layer something under, which I think would take away from the look. Same reason I didn't buy your j. crew lace top (in the navy/green) - the sleeves are too sheer for my actual climate...

Nordstrom Rack had some really good soft cashmere sweaters when I last looked.

Anonymous

I personally loved it until I realized it was short sleeved. That wouldn't work for me either. Also, I am sensitive to wools and no matter how much I am guaranteed that this wool is "different" and won't bother me, it always does. So I am always hesitant about wools.

I vote look at Nordstrom Rack instead.

viva

You guys!!!!!

hahaha. That's why I asked.

texstyle

(website)

Short sleeved sweaters don't work for me either - never could figure out how to wear them because if I'm cold, I need arm coverage.

Kaelyn

Resident enabler here, and I say if you LIKE short sleeved sweaters, you should go for it if it's going to be a comfortable fiber for you. I personally love the short sleeves and the overall vibe of this one. How much do YOU like it? If you decide against it, it should be because it isn't going to work for you.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I only wear short sleeved knitwear in the Spring and Summer. Not sure about you, Viv.

I also think it's too oversized.

Gorgeous colour , cool silhouette, but won't it be bunched up and stuffed into your coat sleeves? How would that even work? And when the sleeves (which are much wider due to that oversize armhole) do get stuffed into your coat, it pulls the hem and sides of your sweater up and the whole thing is a disaster. But hey, it's your money

Greenjeans

Chiming in to support your January goal. You can do it!

Helena

I hate to pile on Viva, but I sort of agree ... It's a cool sweater but isn't really a functional replacement for the others (at least not the one I've seen). If you are buying for love and have the budget, go for it, but otherwise I might let it pass Good luck deciding!

Okay, okay! I am NOT getting it.

It's just work pressure getting to me. Too many 12-hour days in a row, and heading to Austin tomorrow. I'll be better next week and less susceptible to email ads.

Thanks for getting me through, friends.

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I love it! If it weren't wool, I'd get it. The color is wonderful!

unfrumped

I absolutely see why you are interested because it has the appearance of an item I'd wear as both stylish and forgiving FFBO. And the color is wonderful. But I have the same concerns about short-sleeved wool ( I even have to stop buying, or overbuying, 3/4 sleeved wool sweaters--they are a good style for me, but then in deep winter my wrists are cold even indoors).
I could actually see a benefit from a very basic, tailored fit super-lightweight merino short-sleeved top because I tolerate that in air-conditioning and I think the fabric can look very good, and layer well with a jacket. But generally in a fluid, short-sleeved knit I'm looking for a substantial linen weave or lofty cotton knit.

Una! Super shopper! I love the Rebecca Taylor and the Vince. Definitely bookmarked them both. Thank you!

UmmLila (Lisa)

Great color, but short sleeved and won't fit under coats.

And plus, this whole shop the better thing for each other is a fantastic way of cutting down on unnecessary purchases. And shopping at the same time.

Dua

Member

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Thin White Duchess

Active Member

I own this in grey. But I am a lover of shorter sleeves and oversize tops. It's true that you would have to have just the right coat to fit the sleeves.

I'm an Emerson fry fan but I'm not buying anything at this sale. Nothing I really need.

As an aside, I am a bit peeved at this brand. In the past they have offered very limited or no discounts. This season has been jammed with big discounts. I jumped on this sweater at 35% off because that seemed great. But then they offered it cheaper and cheaper! I'm not mad about the money-- but I'm confused why they are changing their brand image like this. I'll never pay full price after is season.

Janet

What Lisa said. In theory, I love 3/4 and shorter sleeved knitwear, but in reality it drives me nuts because of the sleeves bunching up in my coat sleeves. I've learned to just pass by shorter sleeves in winter garments.

rachylou

Aww. I was gonna enable until the pointing out of the sleeves...

Thin White Duchess (bowing to you in solidarity this sad week):

Thank you for your "review" of the sweater and your comments about the brand. I agree about all the discounting -- it's very odd. It really makes me wonder what's ahead for EFry, and it would make me very careful about buying full price).

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