When a favorite article of clothing bites the dust.....

7 years ago

We've all been there. That sweater, the one that makes you feel good, and has a great back story, looks good, goes with everything; it suddenly begins to show its age. And you know. It's time. It's going. And so you start thinking about new items coming into your wardrobe to fill that gap. But there is nothing out there.

This is my husband's plight. In the early years of our marriage my husband received many sweaters from my side of the family as gifts. Christmas and B-day's that's what he got. Until he cried uncle and they started giving him other things. As a result he had many, truly lovely sweaters. But we've been married 25 years and, age and the fact that our two son's are now his size has resulted in a severe sweater deficit. He requested more cotton sweaters this year.

But, oh my, where does one buy nice men's sweaters nowadays? I am loathe to go to the mall(I am not a shopper). I went to nearby outlets but didnt see anything I loved at J Crew, Brooks Brothers, or American Eagle. Do I have to go to the mall?

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
7 years ago
At this time of year, I avoid any mall like the plague!! But that shouldn't slow down any shopping much :-)) Both Eddie Bauer and Nordstrom's carry a great selection of men's sweaters and you can shop online. The Gap would be another online source I'd check.
nini804
7 years ago
What is his style? I mean, Brooks Brothers & American Eagle couldn't be anymore different, you know? :) Is he preppy? My dh really likes the Vineyard Vines 1/4 zip sweaters. You could order from them online or go to a shop if near you. They have a pretty accurate size chart.
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maggiepatty
7 years ago
DH has been very happy with his cotton and cotton blend sweaters from LL Bean. One of them is so light and soft I steal it.
cattyles
7 years ago
Sometimes this place is overpriced and the quality may not be what it used to be, but it's worth a try.

https://www.territoryahead.com/category/mens/sweaters-pullovers.do
maire_cate
7 years ago
Another vote for LL Bean and Orvis too.
monicakm_gw
7 years ago
I've been known to buy two of the same article of clothing either because I loved it so much when I tried it on and wanted a replacement for when it "bit the dust" or got so many compliments that I would by another :) I have 4 sets of duplicates hanging in my closet right now. That answers your first question. As for men's sweaters, back when my husband wore sweaters, I bought many of them at Dillard's. You could shop online. I hate malls too!
localeater
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for all the empathy and referrals.

I have looked online at Bean, Eddie Bauer, and will try the others. Will also trek out this weekend to the outlets again and go downtown too(cant face the mall)

Just not seeing anything that scream out, 'Buy me, I'm perfect'. I really am not a shopper and dont buy things to buy things, even if they are gifts. They have to be just right. So there may be no sweaters under the tree this year.
ratherbesewing
7 years ago
I am all for purchasing online, but sometime you simply need the feel of a garment. My method of shopping the mall is to go early, have a list, and don't wander or be distracted by shiny objects :)
arkansas girl
7 years ago
Go to the mall or Kohl's etc and don't wait until after Christmas because they won't have much to choose from. It will all be picked over after Christmas.
maggieq
7 years ago
DH has some nice cotton sweaters from JosABank, in addition to many of the others listed above.
diane_nj 6b/7a
7 years ago
My brother loves Orvis and Lauren cotton sweaters.
hhireno
7 years ago
My husband has two very nice cotton and cashmere blend sweaters from LLBean. I can't resist touching his arm when he wears them, which, I think, helps make them his favorite sweaters. He also has a (merino?) wool LLBean that looks sharp.
Renovator Girl
7 years ago
If he loved his "old" sweaters, you might try looking on eBay for an exact replacement. It worked for my shoes. : )
grapefruit1_ar
7 years ago
I buy sweaters for DH and my sons-in-law at Banana Republc. They have been very well received.
Sueb20
7 years ago
I just bought my two sons (who wear men's sizes) sweaters from The Gap for Christmas and they look very nice. I ordered them online -- seems like they're having some kind of online sale pretty constantly these days.

My DH's current favorite clothing brand for casual wear is Kuhl. Not sure if they make regular sweaters, though. Zappos carries the brand.
4kids4us
7 years ago
My husband seems to buy a lot of his sweaters from Banana Republic. His office is business casual so he wears lightweight/thin sweaters w/button down shirt underneath at work, but has some thicker cotton sweaters for home. They seem to be good quality. He usually stocks up around Christmas when they are on sale. I often get them as a gift for him and buy them online.
chispa
7 years ago
Sueb, I should buy stock in Kuhl! We all have something from them. I just bought a thin/lightweigh down off-white jacket. The college town my DS1 goes to has a small independent store that mostly carries Kuhl and sells a lot of it. We seem to buy something every time we visit and the owner pulls stuff in my size as I walk in the door!
localeater
Original Author
7 years ago
heading to the mall early am Saturday............ i'll let you know how i do
just_terrilynn
7 years ago
I have no experience with ordering from the Vermont Country Store but I hear their Irish made mens sweaters are really nice.
jakabedy
7 years ago
Pendleton. They can be a bit pricy, but the quality is wonderful. My DH has become a devotee.

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