The shawl collar sweater trend

[intent]

Shawl collar and variations thereof seem to be everywhere these days. J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, etc. all have them. However, I don't seem to be able to pull them off without looking like there's a ****** on my neck. I especially can't imagine layering them under a sport jacket.

What are some of your experiences?

 

[Dewey]

^ You don't like, the ****** on your neck?

 

[mikeharo]

I love shawl collar sweaters. They are perfect for a cold winter day or night. Something about the collar is comforting and warm to me. Wish I had a picture of me wearing one to post. They have never felt constricting to me unlike turtlenecks which I hate. I guess its something about a big collar on a cold day after skiing that is comfortable to me. Pic attached is my gf in a rugby one.

 

[GBer]

Great for after ski.

 

[Fuuma]

This was a designer trend in 2005-2006, I'm glad to know timeless brands finally caught up.

 

[GucciKid]

Don't like them personally. I think they should be relegated to around the house wear.

 

[mossrockss]

normal cardigans look weird on me, so i prefer shawl collar ones. they don't work under a jacket, but i don't wear jackets everyday. ymmv.

 

[Master Shake]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

This was a designer trend in 2005-2006, I'm glad to know timeless brands finally caught up.
+1

They reappeared a few years ago. I like them.

 

[sho'nuff]

i loooove shawl collared sweaters and cardigans. especially dark colored (or heather grey) and cable-knit.

big ol chunky ones. would love to find the right one, but havent yet so far.


would love to pick up a burly heather grey chunky cable-knit shawl collared cardigan in wool before this winter so i can wear it with my jeans.

 

[BoomDiggs]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

big ol chunky ones. would love to find the right one, but havent yet so far.

would love to pick up a burly heather grey chunky cable-knit shawl collared cardigan in wool before this winter so i can wear it with my jeans.

Same here but the combination of my extreme cheapness and difficult to fit size has made this search pretty difficult. I passed on a shot at a navy cashmere shawl collar cardigan about three weeks ago and it has been haunting me ever since.

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by BoomDiggs

Same here but the combination of my extreme cheapness and difficult to fit size has made this search pretty difficult. I passed on a shot at a navy cashmere shawl collar cardigan about three weeks ago and it has been haunting me ever since.

yeah these items are hard to find at cheap prices, they are so in demand and get swiped up if anything comes up on a minimal sale. it's been hard for me too because my size is popular, and i basically think i have to fork over retail price.

and anything i think is a great price (sub 400 dollars) i find out they are made with acrylic or some artificial blend

 

[chorse123]

I love shawl collar knits. They are casual and comfortable and perfect for cold weather.

And no, they don't work well with sport coats.

 

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

i loooove shawl collared sweaters and cardigans. especially dark colored (or heather grey) and cable-knit.

big ol chunky ones. would love to find the right one, but havent yet so far.


would love to pick up a burly heather grey chunky cable-knit shawl collared cardigan in wool before this winter so i can wear it with my jeans.

Drakes. If you have about an extra G note laying around.

 

[JayJay]

I've never liked them even though I've had one or two over the years.

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by teddieriley

Drakes. If you have about an extra G note laying around.

do they have clearance sales? lol