Purple Big Bird? (ETA: decision)

A purple sweater is on my wish list, so I ordered several. I love this fuzzy one! When I put it on I wanted to hug myself. Then have my husband hug me. Then eat my arm because it is the exact shade of a grape popsicle. But...does it make too much of my IT shoulders? I'm not sure it is traditionally flattering.

The second one is so soft and thin, would be great for transitional weather, but it doesn't do too much for me. It really looks too big,the wrong kind of oversized, but it is a S. What do you think?

I love the tunic one. Really gorgeous color. But someone was saying something the other day about the crotch point or something? Being a bad proportion if you can't see the crotch point? But then, I thought that was the definition of a tunic? Not sure what to think now!

ETA: Thank you everyone for your thoughts. Big Bird is a definite keeper. I've decided to return #2 & 3. I wanted to keep 3...seriously love that color...but I had it on for about 30 minutes as a test and it was starting to itch. I guess the cashmere was not the best, sad, but it was less than half the price of my Joie so I guess that's not a huge surprise. It wasn't seriously itchy, just enough to know that I would probably find reasons not to reach for it. Onward and upward, PPP.

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12 years ago

Thistle

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I love the first one! I think it is lovely on you and the texture adds interest as well as ups the snuggle factor.

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Peri, I love the fuzzy one as well as the tunic. I think both are flattering, and those purples look stunning with your coloring. The second sweater I agree looks a bit too big, but also a lovely color.

Raisin

Really love the color of 1 and 2 on you. I don't love the color of 3 as much.

K. Period.

Love #1 on you and really love the shape of #3 on you. I don't think the shape of #1 makes your IT so unbalanced that it is unflattering. It drapes off of your shoulders. I think it looks very nice. And with the added cuddle factor? I'd definitely keep.

Beth Ann

#1 is my favorite, Peri. Such a fun fabrication and a beautiful color. I don't see too much IT at all. Now, you are on an angle in the pictures, but I still think I'd notice it. I also like #3 -- and a tunic can be long. I think on the Forum they're referring to sweaters that are not-quite-tunics, but too long to be a traditional sweater (I just passed on one of these myself).

Yeah to replacing your sweater collection!

Suz

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Some of that tunic talk was me. You should ignore me. I have a bee in my bonnet about tunics on me. Not on anyone else. I actually love the look but can't seem to make it work well for myself.

Now, onto you. I think you should keep number 1. You love it and the colour is spectacular on you. And I don't see IT -- I see a nice fluid sweater.

Besides, I will get to enjoy it vicariously. I can't wear those fuzzy sweaters at all (they irritate my skin).

I agree about the fit of #2 -- and it is very similar in colour to #1. So if you can only have one of them, pick #1.

I'm not sure about #3. I agree with Raisin that the colour doesn't look quite as good on you as #1 in the photo, but I suspect IRL it is a lot better. I don't know why I think that, but I do. However, I'm not sure that shape will play super well with your bootcuts. I might be wrong about that. I do think it depends a lot on the length.

Peri

Yay, I'm keeping Big Bird! No one thinks I should try XS? (if there is one.)

Suz...it is acrylic and nylon, soft as a cloud, not an itch in sight. Were you thinking it looks angora/mohair?

Gaylene

The first one--definite yes. I also like the tunic but think Suz's suggestion to try it with your bootcuts is a good one. Proportions are trickier with tunic lengths--everyone seems to have a different sweet spot. Mine always look better if they are just a bit below the crotch point.

HaHa! I put on Big Bird and my husband hugged me.

Awwww! So cute!

Yes, I thought maybe angora-mohair, Peri-- but I'd probably have trouble even with the acrylic. With acrylic, I get hot and itchy. With angora, it gets up my nose and makes me sneeze (and itch). Plus my eyes get irritated by it. So either way I lose.

Isis

I like the first too; glad you are keeping! I think it is the right size, gloriously oversized, so lux. Would look great with slim jeans, slim pontes or even leggings (if long enough to cover your tush).

Anonymous

Big thumbs up for the first one. I like the drape and length of that size on you, but you could always try an XS to compare.

peacechick

#1 for sure! Not only is it cuddly, it is a gorgeous shade that glows on you. #2 is pretty too but it is a more severe color to me. I actually like the color of #3 but the length is a bit awkward. I think you need skinnies with them.

cheryl

I love #1, it makes me want to hug you, lol. #2 might work in the smaller size and #3 looks good on you too!

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