Petite Tippi sweaters are fab

Aziraphale

Anyone else out there a Tippi sweater lover?

I've just discovered that our downtown J. Crew has started stocking a few petite styles -- Yay! (Can you tell I've just finished the semester and am on a long-awaited shopping binge). They've got petite Tippi sweaters, and I've always been curious if these would fit me better -- they do! One thing, though; I had to size up to get the same width. But still. I am very happy. I wear these sweaters all the time, and they are comfy, drape nicely, have a useful and flattering sleeve length, and last a long time (very little pilling). I see why the style is so popular.

9 years ago

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Fun! Which colour(s) did you get?-)

9 years ago

Marilyn

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Petites in store! I hope they do that in Ottawa as well.

I'm so happy that they've expanded the petite selection a bit with the addition of some knits and tees. The petite items always sell so fast.....it seems like a good indication to me that the demand is there.

I picked up the Tippi in the navy/white gingham print and I love it. I don't like preppy style at all but something about a navy gingham make me happy. Probably the graphic nature of the squares.

9 years ago

Bonnie

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I saw the Tippi sweaters in the local JCrew, but decided not to try them since we have 6+ months of hot weather coming. Next fall, I will be looking for lightweight sweaters and this is a good recommendation.

9 years ago

Gaylene

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All my Tippi sweaters have been workhorses. They get washed on delicate cycle in cold water in the washing machine and are dried flat--and they endure this treatment for years without stretching or pilling.

I usually size up because I like my Tippis drapey.

9 years ago

Aziraphale

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Sveta, I got black, but I already have navy (and it's a good navy, very dark and rich) as well as heathered silver, which is a very pale soft grey. They're both nice colours, but for some reason the navy one gets far more wear. I've been wanting a black one for years. (I did have a camel one too, but I felt yucky every time I wore it so I passed it on).

Marilyn, I saw that gingham Tippi sweater in the catalog. It's very cute and fresh-looking. Hope they start stocking petites in Ottawa!

BonnieG, you will probably like the Tippi sweater for winter. It's lightweight and very soft (I generally can't wear wool, but I can wear these) but surprisingly durable. I size up so it drapes a little. It also has a nice neckline and useful bracelet sleeves (I find long sleeves get in the way sometimes).

Gaylene, I started washing mine on your advice, and so far it has been working well. I put mine in a laundry bag, on cold, handwash cycle. I've always like the way a Tippi fits (I size up for drape too), but mine didn't become real workhorses until this year, when I knew I didn't have to bother with dry cleaning. Thanks for the tip!

9 years ago

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