Comments on: The pros and cons of knits and wovens http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/ Free advice from a fashion pro Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:42:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: In support of the beleaguered button-down | youlookfab http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-30014 In support of the beleaguered button-down | youlookfab Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:11:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-30014 [...] woven shirts weren’t popular in the comments on the knits vs. wovens post a few days ago. Lack of comfort, tricky fit, severe look and overly formal appearance were the [...] […] woven shirts weren’t popular in the comments on the knits vs. wovens post a few days ago. Lack of comfort, tricky fit, severe look and overly formal appearance were the […]

]]> By: Abe http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29542 Abe Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:40:21 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29542 I prefer wovens. Even my pajamas has to be woven, because knits sometimes get into the wrong places and make me feel uncomfortable in them. I prefer wovens. Even my pajamas has to be woven, because knits sometimes get into the wrong places and make me feel uncomfortable in them.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29234 Nicole Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29234 Debbie, I love your phrasing "...my shape is ery subtle...." Debbie, I love your phrasing “…my shape is ery subtle….”

]]> By: Debbie M http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29222 Debbie M Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:23:34 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29222 P.S. Some knits last better than others. My LLBean knit tops are my favorite, and the neck always keeps its shape nicely. P.S. Some knits last better than others. My LLBean knit tops are my favorite, and the neck always keeps its shape nicely.

]]> By: Debbie M http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29221 Debbie M Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:22:30 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29221 I have been wearing more knit tops lately. One reason is that my shape is subtle, so if I don't have something somewhat clingy, I just look like a stick. I totally agree about the fabulous drape of rayon, though; it's my favorite. The other reason I wear knit tops is that I have decided to wear mostly solids to work: solid color pants, solid color top, solid color or patterned blazer, and interesting necklace. Solid tops are easier to find in knits and they are much cheaper. I like skirts that are tight at the waist and then flair out a lot. This style works in any fabric, so I do actually have a few knit ones. My pants and blazers are all woven, though I will sometimes wear a (knit) sweater instead of a blazer. My socks and tights are all knit, of course. My hair scrunchies are mostly knit. I have been wearing more knit tops lately. One reason is that my shape is subtle, so if I don’t have something somewhat clingy, I just look like a stick. I totally agree about the fabulous drape of rayon, though; it’s my favorite.

The other reason I wear knit tops is that I have decided to wear mostly solids to work: solid color pants, solid color top, solid color or patterned blazer, and interesting necklace. Solid tops are easier to find in knits and they are much cheaper.

I like skirts that are tight at the waist and then flair out a lot. This style works in any fabric, so I do actually have a few knit ones.

My pants and blazers are all woven, though I will sometimes wear a (knit) sweater instead of a blazer. My socks and tights are all knit, of course. My hair scrunchies are mostly knit.

]]> By: Shari http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29183 Shari Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:39:59 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29183 Looks down at Ann Taylor wrap knit top . . . Looks down at Ann Taylor wrap knit top . . .

]]> By: Sarah http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29179 Sarah Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:19:37 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29179 Like many others, I prefer knit tops because wovens don't fit me. In my closet, I think I have three or four woven tops, and one of those is a wrap. I'm not busty though. I am a rather odd shape, a slim hour-glass with a small chest and avarage waist and hips, tending toward interted triangle. Wovens tend to be boxy on me, but fit in the shoulders. They look good tucked in, and that is it. But even then, most of them have darts a couple inches too low for my bust, because I am also petite on top (and bordering petite on bottom). Lately, I've had my mom try to tailor two woven tops, and ended up taking out the new seams and giving them away, because we just couldn't make them fit. I think some knits can be dressy or casual. And some are defintely dressy. They are comfortable and don't require ironing. They definitly cost less than wovens, and to me wearing out faster is not a problem; it means that I can get new clothes more often. :) So knits work for me and I will continue to love them along with my few woven tops. Like many others, I prefer knit tops because wovens don’t fit me. In my closet, I think I have three or four woven tops, and one of those is a wrap. I’m not busty though. I am a rather odd shape, a slim hour-glass with a small chest and avarage waist and hips, tending toward interted triangle. Wovens tend to be boxy on me, but fit in the shoulders. They look good tucked in, and that is it. But even then, most of them have darts a couple inches too low for my bust, because I am also petite on top (and bordering petite on bottom). Lately, I’ve had my mom try to tailor two woven tops, and ended up taking out the new seams and giving them away, because we just couldn’t make them fit.

I think some knits can be dressy or casual. And some are defintely dressy. They are comfortable and don’t require ironing. They definitly cost less than wovens, and to me wearing out faster is not a problem; it means that I can get new clothes more often. :) So knits work for me and I will continue to love them along with my few woven tops.

]]> By: Laura http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29176 Laura Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:14:21 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29176 I have a few woven tops, all with stretch to them. It helps, some. Mostly, though, I -- like other busty gals -- stick with knits when possible. If I need structure, well, that's what I have a collection of jackets for. Today, for example, I'm wearing a knit shell under a structured herringbone jacket; it kicks the polish and formality level up. (Though I've lost weight recently, and the jacket is getting too big; I'll have to retire it soon. Bah. I love this jacket.) I have a few woven tops, all with stretch to them. It helps, some. Mostly, though, I — like other busty gals — stick with knits when possible. If I need structure, well, that’s what I have a collection of jackets for. Today, for example, I’m wearing a knit shell under a structured herringbone jacket; it kicks the polish and formality level up.

(Though I’ve lost weight recently, and the jacket is getting too big; I’ll have to retire it soon. Bah. I love this jacket.)

]]> By: Nicole http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29170 Nicole Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:47:39 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29170 I'm the busty lass Angie referred to with the white blouse. I beleive I got the blouse at New York and Company though--not Ann Taylor. It does have some stretch in it, and it has rouching at the bust, and a very interesting horizontal pleating just under the bust. This creates a more defined waist for me. When I get home, I'll try it on and post a photo. (I'm at work--shame on me!) One thing though, I think the shirt is too long, even for pants. So I may have it shortened. As much as I like the look of a tucked in shirt with a pair of dress slacks, being busty just does not lend itself well to tucking. I have another stretchy woven top that I got at EspritShop.Com. If it hadn't been listed in their "woven shirts" category, I probably wouldn't have realized it was woven. It feels more like a knit. So for all you busty gals, I think the key is to look for woven shirts that have some stetch to them. A little stretch can go a long way. And if you find something you absolutely love, but the only way it will fit over your bust is it's too big in the shoulders--that is an alterable problem. Depending on the construction of the shoulder, an experienced tailor can take in the shoulders. I’m the busty lass Angie referred to with the white blouse. I beleive I got the blouse at New York and Company though–not Ann Taylor. It does have some stretch in it, and it has rouching at the bust, and a very interesting horizontal pleating just under the bust. This creates a more defined waist for me. When I get home, I’ll try it on and post a photo. (I’m at work–shame on me!)

One thing though, I think the shirt is too long, even for pants. So I may have it shortened. As much as I like the look of a tucked in shirt with a pair of dress slacks, being busty just does not lend itself well to tucking.

I have another stretchy woven top that I got at EspritShop.Com. If it hadn’t been listed in their “woven shirts” category, I probably wouldn’t have realized it was woven. It feels more like a knit.

So for all you busty gals, I think the key is to look for woven shirts that have some stetch to them. A little stretch can go a long way.

And if you find something you absolutely love, but the only way it will fit over your bust is it’s too big in the shoulders–that is an alterable problem. Depending on the construction of the shoulder, an experienced tailor can take in the shoulders.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29160 Debbie Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:48:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-knits-and-wovens/#comment-29160 Hi! I am so happy to have found this group of wonderful women! I am hoping to learn much from all of you. I will post my profile soon. I am confused by what woven tops might look like? Can anyone post a picture of what a woven top would be. I certainly know what a cotton top would look like but another example would be great. I read Angie's previous posts about this type top and am still not clear! I am at the age where t-shirts don't cut it for me anymore. I want more polish so this subject is really exciting for me. Thank you! Hi!

I am so happy to have found this group of wonderful women! I am hoping to learn much from all of you. I will post my profile soon.

I am confused by what woven tops might look like? Can anyone post a picture of what a woven top would be. I certainly know what a cotton top would look like but another example would be great.

I read Angie’s previous posts about this type top and am still not clear!

I am at the age where t-shirts don’t cut it for me anymore. I want more polish so this subject is really exciting for me.

Thank you!

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