Genius idea to try on the sweaters the gents had! The green sweater with the white pants really catches my eye. I think you should begin borrowing from your husband. Ooh! The neckline and pattern of the blue sweater are very attractive on you! I love that it is 50 years old and still going strong!

Thank you ALL for looking and for the valuable feedback!

I love the sweaters in themselves - the way they are made, the history (they were both made by my DH's old aunts for many years ago). But it is a huge style departure for me. and I don´t love them on me. I don´t normally wear knits very often - I am a blazer and jacket person. On the other hand, they are very warm - perfect for freezing cold winter days. Since my boys have them in their closets and don´t wear them, I can borrow any time if I feel like wearing one, which I will do during the winter holidays. I am lucky!

I think they look great on you! Your style is simply stunning.

These are both beautiful on you. I especially like the way the pattern on the green one comes down over the bust. From these looks, I could see you wearing one of the traditional circular patterns quite beautifully, too. These are are such gorgeous vintage pieces, though, and kind of fun to share as family garments. I don't know that you'd need to go out and get another!
I think a hobo style bag or a saddle bag would go well with this style of sweater, but I also think you could carry a more structured bag, especially with the shiny boots and wool trousers.

I love these outfits, especially the colours of #2. This exercise answers the how to wear a fair isle sweater question and retain your signature, polished style, which you have done to great effect.

Whether you should get a fair isle sweater is harder to answer, because it is a question of "When would you wear this?" and is this a look that you would like to add to give you some more casual options. I think a lighter gauge sweater would look more refined and so you may find those even easier to style that these two oversized sweaters.

Often when I am looking at something that is outside my normal style I think of how it makes me feel and if I ran into an old friend would I be happy if they saw me wearing this. Embracing a new trend is fun, so there is definitely no harm in giving them a try or even borrowing these two beauties!

Cheryl, thank you.

Firecracker, thank you for the feedback, much appreciated. At this point, I will not be buying a new one, unless I accidentally stumble over something that blows me away. I don’t say never anymore, as it usually means eating my words later (or sooner), Lol.

Bijou, thank you for the wise words. You have really put the finger on it. I am tempted to try the trend, I love this style of sweaters, but an important aspect is the question “when would I wear them”. Not so many casual days and I am not a very “outdoors” person either. Our winters are not very freezing. We have snow only sometimes, usually a couple of weeks. So, I think that borrowing one of these would satisfy the need. If I would see a perfect one, maybe a bit more lightweight, perfect colours, perfect pattern placement and cut - who knows, though

I actually love the shoulder line emphasis of the 2nd sweater, it’s my favourite thing about these outfits. I think it makes the overall look more graphic and you. In general I think shoulder emphasis on non-IT shapes is flattering - narrows the waist and balances the hips, helping to create an X shape (I’m more of a pearish 8 hourglass with middle age weight gain around the middle - drawing out the shoulders is usually a good thing on me!)
But it’s not even primarily about figure flattery, I just mention that as a counterpoint to others’ comments. I just really enjoy the graphic effect here

I’d love to see the other sweater with something like menswear patterned pants for a more tonal look - but I’m generally just over white jeans so that’s probably why

Thank you, Jules, for looking and for the thorough feedback. I see what you mean about balancing the proportions and emphasis on the shoulders. I feel often the same way. Originally hourglass, myself and no clear apple tendencies. Interesting idea to wear menswear inspired patterned trousers with the first sweater.