ISO a good charcoal sweater - YouLookFab Forum

I am keeping an eye out for a good simple sweater in charcoal grey as a good alternative to black.

My requirements are:

- lightweight but not sheer
- an easy fit — not too fitted and not oversized, it should collapse and drape on the body, neither clingy nor tight nor stiffly boxy
- hip length, not cropped, and not tunic
- a high crew neck — no mock turtleneck effect
- nothing itchy or scratchy — no mohair (i can’t tolerate that), maybe cashmere but not a necessity. I do like merino.

I tried on the one in pic 1 below at Tibi in NYC and really liked it. It’s definitely on the high end of what I would pay, but it’s a great piece. Can be layered over or under, comfortable and not itchy, a great weight and perfect easy (not quite oversized) fit in medium. I have it in a shopping cart online but I thought I’d see what else is out there before I pull the trigger.

I see this one in pic 2 on the COS website but haven’t seen or felt it in person. Any insight? Other recommendations?

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10 months ago

Suz

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I love charcoal. It is a fantastic alternative to black for those with your (or my) colouring. But it's sometimes hard to find in women's clothing. The Tibi sweater looks lovely. I like that kind of envelope style neckline. Super flattering to almost anyone. It seems like an elevated merino tee. Super useful item.

J. Crew and Marks & Spencer do merino sweaters (without the fab neckline) like these but no charcoal that I could find this year.

I haven't seen this one in person from Kit & Ace and it is a V neck so perhaps not what you would like, but...FWIW: https://www.kitandace.com/prod.....le&am

Everlane has a boxy cashmere sweater but it's a lighter grey. https://www.everlane.com/produ.....ion=womens

Another option is to look at men's sweaters. But those would likely be longer than you'd wish. https://www.jcrew.com/ca/m/men.....eater/MP58

I have a very old Lord and Taylor merino turtleneck, classic fit, that I will keep as long as I can save it from the moths. Some years I don't wear it more than twice; other years I wear it on repeat. But Lord & Taylor is no more, alas....

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April

Mr. A asked for and received a charcoal crew-neck for Christmas. It was from RL, cashmere, men's but I sometimes like the fit of a men's sweater.

It's called "washable cashmere" but this is silly - cashmere much prefers to be washed.

elpgal

Hi Janet, haven’t tried Quince sweaters but does this fit the bill?

https://www.quince.com/women/c.....roducts__1

Aquamarine

Agree with April…check out RL. I bought two cashmere sweaters on sale a while ago, and they were part of the unisex line. Maybe too classic for you but I was just craving simple, high-quality. Not sure what colors are left.

Carol

So....not exactly on topic, but the exact requirements spell out a sweatshirt I got at Target that I love. If you also need a sweatshirt.

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Catmom

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I just got a couple of v neck Uniqlo merino sweaters and noticed they also had the charcoal in a high crew neck. They are a nice light weight and unlike a lot of other sweaters I don’t find them itchy. I got one in a women’s S to wear alone and one in a men’s S for a more fluid fit over shirts.

Roberta

You might look at Banana Republic. I have a charcoal gray sweater hoodie from them that I bought a couple years ago, along with several other Fabbers, and I wear it at least once a week. Here is one cashmere possibility from the women's section: https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....ge-content

I also own one of their men's Merino wool sweaters, and it is just beautiful: https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....ge-content

Carol, can you share a link to the sweatshirt? Got bleach on mine today and need a sub.

Janet

Thanks, all! Good ideas. Elpgal — I haven’t tried Quince either, might be worth a try for that price!

I’ve always defaulted to V necks but am feeling the crew neck more these days for some reason. I like both! I’m also dipping a toe back into turtlenecks but I am very, very picky about them!

Carol, that’s a good looking sweatshirt! Does seem the right vibe. Interesting!

kkards

Take a look at everlane. They have a cashmere and a cotton.

Jonesy

Well, broken record that I am, I would suggest TheRealReal, but I know that's probably not your go-to :)! Charcoal is definitely hard to find right now, but hopefully some of these leads will pan out for you. My SO bought a few cashmere pieces from Quince and has been happy with the quality.

Dana

Love charcoal!!! I'd looked at a couple of sites for you and also thought of Quince, but I missed the one ELPGAL found...seems great!I like that it can dress up or down.

I have one of their silk blouses and it's lovely! I also looked at Naked Cashmere but no charcoal. I'll look forward to seeing what you find!

Jessikams

Tibi is about to have a big sale! I’ve never regretted any purchase from them. I just wait for sales or buy used.

Thanks, everyone! This is so helpful! Jessikams, i didn’t realize Tibi has a big sale coming up, but that’s really good to know. I really like how lightweight that piece is, even though it feels like good quality. So many things that are light are flimsy or see-through.

Indigoprint

Not meaning to enable you into a purchase, but that neckline in the TIBI sweater is really sweet. I could see it as a great canvas for some of the jewelry that you have.

Angie

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I vote get the Tibi sweater on sale! It's a versatile essential for your style, Janet

Just came across a Nadaam sweater in lots of colors, including charcoal.

https://naadam.co/products/the.....4755465312

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