K/R - Angie pick Shopbop sweater

I loved the look of this sweater when Angie posted it back in December. I want to lighten my palette a bit but I don't like pastels and this seemed to bridge the gap. But it is not a petite, so I didn't bite. It went on sale this week, so I decided nothing ventured nothing gained. It seems true to size and it is soooooo soft and comfy.

The sleeves are about 2" too long (#1) - do they look OK cuffed? I don't general push up sleeves but if I do, is there too much fabric (#2)?. I like the length - I don't do cropped like the model, and I find sweaters often pull under the arms at the bust a bit if I am too fitted.

Has anyone ever shortened a sweater while keeping the cuff? Thoughts? Thanks!!

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I love it, karen13. Sporty yet refined. Unique '70s colour combo. Are the cuffs tuned back in #3? If so, that looks fine.

Suz

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I like it, Karen! I often have this trouble with sleeves. I just push them up. If you look at the model, it seems as if even she has extra fabric in the sleeve.

Katerina

This sweater is so nice on you, Karen13. Perfect. It looks good in no 3.

Anonymous

I didn't expect to like this, but I do ! Especially with the pale blue sneaks. No thoughts on the sleeve length - I'm always fussing with sleeves too. I hate pushing sleeves up as it stretches out the knit, but most people don't seem to mind doing it.

taylor

I like how well this works with dark denim!

Love it on you.

LaPed

It looks great! Super colors and very retro-ski. Sleeves running long doesn't bother me, but maybe I'm in the minority. A lot of sleeves are bracelet-length on me, so I'm always excited when I find ones that cover my wrists. I also like the chunkiness and visual weight that a turned back cuff or scrunched sleeve adds. I do that habitually with my Everlane square sweaters, which have very long sleeves.

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Irina

I only know how to shorten sleeves on a wool sweater. Since this is not wool, I doubt it will work. I wonder if a mixed knit will be prone to stretching.

Bonnie

It looks great on you. The blue sneakers are a nice touch.

Shortening the sleeves would be difficult but you might be able to narrow them a little if there's a seam from the underarm to the wrist. I wouldn't let that change my mind about keeping it though, it looks great.

Jane

Perfect! Slightly sporty, great colours. Perfect with jeans!

I haven't shortened sleeves on a jumper, but I tend to scrunch or just wear them long.

The sleeve length looks fine to me, and I think it would be hard to shorten them and keep the cuff. I like the light blue sneakers with it

karen13

Angie, Suz, Katerina, taylor, Sterling, Isabel, Jane -Thank you all for the feedback and I am so glad it gets the thumbs up even with cuffs turned up! Tags are off. Stalking for the win!
La P - Retro ski - of course! That is why I like it so much!! Face palm!
suntiger, bonnie, lisa p - The blue sneakers are a happy accident, and I really like them too. Sometime just the process of posting a K/R is so helpful!
Irina, Isabel, suntiger - I think I will leave the sleeves alone - too complex and risky.

I think what makes me like this so much is that the darker navy, and to some extent green, ground the sweater and ease the transition to the dark bottoms. I tend to not like a high contrast between top and bottom on me, so it has been hard to lighten my palette as most of my pants are dark.

Glory

I also love it on you. I do hope you keep it. Such a fun colour.

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