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post #31 of 38
1/12/12 at 2:03pm
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Originally Posted by Vloed View Post


In terms of cheap merino V-necks, I can also vouch for GAP. For a couple of years, one relative of mine would send me GAP vouchers at every birthday and Christmas. I spent them almost exclusively on merino V-necks because I was so happy with them.

i only have one GAP merino sweater. from this season. and its a PILLING machine.

no way comparable to Brooks
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post #32 of 38
1/12/12 at 5:16pm
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Originally Posted by Trompe le Monde View Post

i only have one GAP merino sweater. from this season. and its a PILLING machine.
no way comparable to Brooks

Does that mean it contains some polyester?
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post #33 of 38
1/12/12 at 5:20pm
As far as budget sweaters sweaters go (people have mentioned H&M, gap, etc.) I was actually pleasantly surprised with a regular merino vneck I got from Express, a shitty mall store, of all places. I bought it way before I found SF and started learning how shitty mall clothes are etc. but I've had it for about 2 years now and I'd say it's on par with the ones I also have from jcrew. fits better than the ones from jcrew or gap, too. no opinion on H&M since we don't have one.
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post #34 of 38
1/12/12 at 5:48pm
Every time I think I'm being prudent in a thrift store and saving my dosh, I come home and read a thread like this. I had a heather blue, slim fitting 100% cotton, like new Banana Republic sweater ON MY BODY today then took it off and put it back on the hanger, thinking I probably wouldn't get my $4.98 worth of wear out of it.
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post #35 of 38
1/13/12 at 8:02am
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Originally Posted by New Shoes1 View Post

Sorry, but there is no way that a JAB sweater can be described as "slim fit.".  I replaced a bunch of JAB merino wool v-necks with BB merino v-necks this winter.  I could never figure out why I looked so frumpy in my JAB sweaters over the past few years until I made the switch.  The arms and waist on the JAB sweaters are huge!!

As a positioning statement. I'm not a JAB fan and I don't think the vast majority of what they sell is worth a damn. The OP didn't mention (at least in the first post) anything about needing/wanting slim fit. I'm a bigger guy and the slimmer fitting sweaters don't work on my arms at all. I said nothing of fit with regard to the JAB merino sweaters and probably should have mentioned they would be "frumpy" or boxy on a slim person. I was simply saying they aren't bad for $29.99. If the sweater doesn't fit , that's a dealbreaker at $2.99 or $2,999.99.
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post #36 of 38
1/13/12 at 11:01am
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Originally Posted by easy_golfing View Post

if you dont mind me asking, what size are you?
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Originally Posted by PipersSon View Post

Thanks fr the suggestions everyone, I am starting with this:
Keep 'em coming.
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

For the HY v-necks, what sizing would you recommend? The description says they are cut trim. I normally wear a medium (as a 40-41) but have a thicker/athletic build (with a 34 waist). Should I size up?
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Originally Posted by curzon View Post

Anyone know the measurements of those M & L sweaters at Howard Yount? I can't find them on their webpage, which is odd because it's a basic "must-do" thing and they have 'em for their pants.
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

+1. No idea how/why they left them off. I always wear a button-front under my v necks so I think I should size up, but really have no idea confused.gif

Here's some measurements and thoughts about a size med. Howard Yount crewneck. Meausrements taken after a day's wearing, which may have stretched it out a bit, but if so, that would make the measurements more realistic:

Chest: 43" right at the armpits,
Back length: 27.75"
Shoulders: 17"
Arm length: 25" (top of the arm) 18.5 (bottom of arm)
Armspan: 65"

I'm usually a 39 coat, between R and L and it fits me pretty much perfectly. It's trim but not tight. If I wanted to fold the sleeve cuffs, the arms'd be an inch short. But for this sweater, I like them flat. The weight is nice, I'd say just a bit lighter than mid-weight. Not a very dense weave, but dense enough. I found it very comfortable during all-day wear w/ just a t-shirt underneath. I'd be tempted to get them in multiple colors. I got the pearl gray and it's really nice, not quite as light as on my monitor, which I like.
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Originally Posted by Digmenow View Post

Every time I think I'm being prudent in a thrift store and saving my dosh, I come home and read a thread like this. I had a heather blue, slim fitting 100% cotton, like new Banana Republic sweater ON MY BODY today then took it off and put it back on the hanger, thinking I probably wouldn't get my $4.98 worth of wear out of it.
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I think you made a good decision. I don't like cotton sweaters for some reason. Best to save that $5 for when you see a nice wool sweater at a thrift store imho. Many of my favorite sweaters are from thrift stores. I posted a bunch in the sweater pron thread started by Alan C., I think. Some of the old cashmere, lambswool, etc. sweaters you find at thrift stores are really wonderful.
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post #37 of 38
1/13/12 at 11:24am
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Originally Posted by Trompe le Monde View Post


i only have one GAP merino sweater. from this season. and its a PILLING machine.
no way comparable to Brooks


 

I not had any problems with pilling, but admittedly all mine are from a few years ago. Since vouchers have stopped, I have not yet shopped at GAP again since I am already saturated with their products!

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post #38 of 38
1/18/12 at 7:26am
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Originally Posted by emptym View Post

Howard Yount has some very nice lambswool sweaters. I just got one and I'm enjoying it a lot so far. They're on sale now too. If they have your size, I'd act quickly. They sell out fast.

Bought these. They're just what I needed. Light, warm, conservative and comfortable.
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