Post your sweater finds

[DrSally]

ITA! have sworn off acrylic because I'm so sick of my sweaters looking like junk after 1 season of wear, and SO many sweaters have it. The sweater you posted is really cute.

I might be returning it because it's dry clean or hand wash only but really LOVE it.
http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/pr...S--CARDIGANS&p

and I really want this but, um, it needs to go on sale - big time
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens...l?NavGroupID=6

In my shopping adventures, I've noticed that the trendier sweaters are acrylic or acrylic blend (better, but still not great). The price isn't lowered for the inferior fabric though!

ETA: Love, love, love the Boden one. The EB one is cute too. REally, how many times are you going to wash it?

[boltfam]

In my shopping adventures, I've noticed that the trendier sweaters are acrylic or acrylic blend (better, but still not great). The price isn't lowered for the inferior fabric though!

ETA: Love, love, love the Boden one. The EB one is cute too. REally, how many times are you going to wash it?

Yeah, what's up with the high prices for cr@ppy fabric?! Unfortunately, I have to wash my sweaters often as I always end up with snot streaks from my DC on my shoulders. *sigh*

[ett]

Yeah, what's up with the high prices for cr@ppy fabric?! Unfortunately, I have to wash my sweaters often as I always end up with snot streaks from my DC on my shoulders. *sigh*

At first I thought it was the cheaper brands that used acrylic, but then I noticed that even the better brands are using it too. I saw that some of the LE Canvas sweaters contain acrylic too, which is disappointing. I guess I can always return the sweater if it doesn't hold up after one season, since they have a great return policy.

[citymama]

Sweaters are my thing. Some people are into shoes, others are into accessorizing, I sweaters! I just got the EB catalog the other day and dogeared about four different pages.

I don't usually look at EB for sweaters but I really like these! I'm going to wait for them to go on sale though.

I've also been eying some Boden sweaters - also to look out for on sale. I don't even know where to begin there...

Anthropologie has some cute sweaters - I bought a couple on sale the other day but had the baby with me so barely tried them on. I had to take them back because they were way too itchy on me after 5 minutes of wearing.

So, if anyone sees any soft Merino or Cashmere sweaters, let me know!

[LarsMal]

I don't usually look at EB for sweaters but I really like these! I'm going to wait for them to go on sale though.


So, if anyone sees any soft Merino or Cashmere sweaters, let me know!

I don't either. I think I have one that DH got me a couple years ago, but I almost threw the catalog away without looking. I'll wait for sales, too.

I have a cashmere sweater on today that DH got me at ATLoft last Christmas on a great sale. Love cashmere, not the price!

[DrSally]

I've been stalking and bidding on some EUC cashmere items on Ebay. I have a few cashmere blend sweaters I won for $10-15. I'll let you know how they arrive and if it seems worth it to go that route. Now, I'm wondering if I should keep them in the freezer for 3 days in case of bedbugs.

[boltfam]

At first I thought it was the cheaper brands that used acrylic, but then I noticed that even the better brands are using it too. I saw that some of the LE Canvas sweaters contain acrylic too, which is disappointing. I guess I can always return the sweater if it doesn't hold up after one season, since they have a great return policy.

That's why I LOVE LE and any other place with great return policies. Apparently, EB has a guarantee as well - at least that's what the SA told me when I was in there and mentioned how I hate acrylic. You need your receipt, though. I have not only sworn off acrylic, I have sworn off places that don't have a guarantee. I don't know if quality has gone down or if I have lost my ability to wash clothes correctly, but I have had so many clothes NOT hold up in the last couple of years. Sorry to get off topic.

[boltfam]

I've been stalking and bidding on some EUC cashmere items on Ebay. I have a few cashmere blend sweaters I won for $10-15. I'll let you know how they arrive and if it seems worth it to go that route. Now, I'm wondering if I should keep them in the freezer for 3 days in case of bedbugs.

I think I would just to be on the safe side. Congrats on your great wins!

[TamiRuns]

I really want this but, um, it needs to go on sale - big time
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens...l?NavGroupID=6

I think I'm in love with this! So glad I bought a brown sweater jacket already or I might be tempted by this....and I've never spent that much $$ on a sweater in my life.

You've been searching for a while now, haven't you? Good luck!

[ett]

That's why I LOVE LE and any other place with great return policies. Apparently, EB has a guarantee as well - at least that's what the SA told me when I was in there and mentioned how I hate acrylic. You need your receipt, though. I have not only sworn off acrylic, I have sworn off places that don't have a guarantee. I don't know if quality has gone down or if I have lost my ability to wash clothes correctly, but I have had so many clothes NOT hold up in the last couple of years. Sorry to get off topic.

That's good to know about EB. I really don't want to be stuck with a bunch of sweaters next year that's all worn out and pilly.