The Search For My Favorite Ivory Sweater

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Each fall I seem to search for the perfect, beautiful, ivory sweater to wear all winter. There’s just something gorgeous about a lovely ivory sweater that you can throw on with your comfy jeans, or dress up for cold date nights out, or layer over your favorite plaid shirt. The problem is, I’ve yet to land on the perfect one, so I decided to try a few on for size! Literally! Haha. OK, let’s get on with the sweaters, please.

J.Crew Donegal Wool Pullover

Pullover | Jeans | Boots

J.Crew Donegal Wool Pullover – I love the color, the heathered yarn, and the shoulder shaping of this one, but it was just too boxy on my short torso to be flattering. It didn’t have enough drape to tuck very well, which looked better. I am getting so picky, y’all. Haha. Wearing a Small in Ivory Donegal.

Madewell Balloon Sleeve Cotton Pullover

Madewell Balloon Sleeve Pullover – This one is super cozy. I love the shape with the shorter length and the cute balloon sleeves. But something about it just wasn’t quite what I was looking for. Maybe the shape isn’t classic enough? Wearing a Small.

Everlane The Cashmere Waffle Square Turtleneck

Cashmere Waffle Square Turtleneck | Jeans | Boots (similar)

Everlane The Cashmere Waffle Square Turtleneck – This one. I’m obsessed with. So cute and not too boxy, plus flattering and soft. I love the split hem and the slightly longer back length. It’s also reasonably priced for cashmere at $155. And I’m a huge fan of buying from Everlane, who has great business practices. This is a solid find. Wearing size Small. TTS.

J.Crew V Neck in Softest Yarn

V Neck | Jeans | Boots

J.Crew V Neck – I love a V neck on me and tend to gravitate towards those most often. First, I ordered the shade “Heather Natural” in this sweater, and though it looks OK here and on their website, in person, it’s a very dirty shade of ivory. Not awesome. But this sweater is SO awesome. Wearing a Small.

V Neck | Jeans | Boots

J.Crew V Neck – So, then, I ordered the same sweater in color “Natural” and liked it much better. I was able to dress up this shade more easily for my recent train trip. I had to dress warm and comfortably, but look for ‘concert chic’ that night in Seattle. Think: cold train, walkable shoes that are fun, AND a raincoat. Yeah. That was a tricky outfit, but it worked! Not pictured is black cami underneath, which was nice to have on later at the show. Since then, I’ve been wearing this sweater a ton! I even ordered it in navy, too. Wearing a Small.

LL Bean Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater

Fisherman Sweater | Jeans | Shoes (same brand)

L.L. Bean Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater – This sweater is adorable. It has that classic vibe you get from a company like L.L. Bean (of course). It’s a nice heavy cotton and feels so substantial. It gets great reviews. I like the cut of this best out of all of their fisherman-style sweaters, but I will say the yarn here is not super cozy. It’s not itchy like wool can be to some people, but I’m not sure if it will soften or not. I’m totally comfortable in it though, and I don’t have a tee or tank underneath. It’s classic and flattering and I love it. Is it THE ivory sweater? Jury is still out. Wearing a Small. TTS.

Shop Pretty Ivory Sweaters

Here’s the part where I ask if you have a favorite ivory sweater to share with us? It’s such a go-to piece for this time of year, but there are many out there…I feel like my search could continue forever, so stay tuned! I’ll post any additional finds on Facebook with my thoughts. And Happy Almost Halloween, y’all! My favorite holiday!

xo,

L

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