sweater/knit stuff advice

Temu vs banana republic
51 Replies
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
I really like the solid/thick round neck sweaters And the polo/collared buttonless ones too
artvandelayimporting
What is the question here
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
both temu and BR are overpriced
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
Bryceland's HK
Bryceland's RAF Rollneck Pullover Red
Details - 100% Pure Lambswool - Roll 2/2 rib collar, fully-fashion neck - Set-in sleeves with straight cuffs - Made in Scotland   Size Guide * Ethan is 181cm/5.94ft with a 46 1/4’”/117.5cm chest and wears size 44* Kenji is 182cm/6ft with a 38”/96.5cm chest and wears size 38 Size Measurements
artvandelayimporting
I suspect brycelands recs will not be helpful here
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
my guy really posted not a question and then dipped
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
neither temu quality is hit or miss and honestly ugly (tbh), banana republic is overpriced and i hate their website
artvandelayimporting
This is being too kind to temu tbh
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
i don't have the energy to be mean check ll bean when it's on sale or check the internet for polo ralph lauren; similar price or cheaper than BR, better quality
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
neither, best way to buy sweaters is secondhand. this ebay filter from PTO is a good place to start but you can adjust that filter depending on what specifically you're looking for in a sweater. Polo, Brooks Brothers, L.L. Bean may be good to add to the search too depending on what you're looking for
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Lmao sorry guys i forgot to ask my question Basically are sweaters good items to get for winter seasons if so where to get them from for the most value
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
sweaters are nice yeah best value is gonna be ebay like GSH said
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Do i get something like a quarter zip or mock neck Or something round neck knitwear etc
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
personal preference round neck can be worn in more ways quarter zip / mock neck offer more weather protection to your neck
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
For a college student looking to build their closet What should I get first
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
what stuff do you currently have?
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
I would avoid a zip sweater, not only do they tend to have worse longevity than pullovers (zipper = point of failure), they tend to look like a office drone outfit especially if styled poorly
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Currently I have one round and one turtle but the round one is very bold not as neutral like black grey for layering Turtle is a thick one from banana
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
counter point, there are cool zip sweaters. They're just not the office standard quarter zips https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1116800072093532191/1184573880262725653
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Woah thats nice But dont think i can ever pull it off lmao
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
Build it for what tho? You need to do some looking around to decide what clothes you might want to wear. If you want basic office clothes just look around at what other folks in your office/school/etc. are wearing no negative self-talk allowed
artvandelayimporting
#fashion-guides just gonna preemptively drop this here
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Like for going out and stuff not everyday wear but for a bit more special occassions but not office either because for daily wear I usually rely on hoodie and sweats
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Textured Mock-Neck Sweater | Banana Republic Factory
Shop Banana Republic Factory's Textured Mock-Neck Sweater: Double racking stitch with a slightly rugged look., Buttoned mock neck. Long sleeves., Ribbed arm cuffs and hem., Straight hem., Made exclusively for Banana Republic Factory., #888507
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
I like this one ig
awburkey
awburkey11mo ago
holy shit BR I had to close like 5 things to just see the damn sweater
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
I have a few sweaters in warm tones that I really like. But the colors/styles that you should buy heavily depend on your personal preferences and what direction you want to take your style
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zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
i said i hated their site
sinbad
sinbad11mo ago
a long sleeve knit polo might be nice
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Yeah I like these ones a lot Also these
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
gonna second "the colors/styles that you should buy heavily depend on your personal preferences"
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
But material wise or quality wise what should I look for? Like merino wool cashmere etc is there really a huge difference? For me as long as it stays together I am good
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
it depends on your needs cashmere is softer, warmer and more 'luxe'
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
any of the brands in the eBay link I posted will make high quality sweaters
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
merino wool is sturdier and more durable; you're less likely to need to wash it
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
For washing is it usually hand wash for sweater or knit stuff Or do you wash them cold dry them by hanging etc
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
follow the care instructions as listed on the garment itself
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Alright, ill do some look around on ebay How much should I expect to pay per sweater
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
honestly i'd make a specific thread if you find a certain sweater you like
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Hmm
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
This one I like
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
in general though i'd compare prices to similar goods and check for any obvious or glaring defects
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
Depends. The yellow sweater I'm wearing in the pic above was $20 but it was a lucky find. Some people pay thousands for a sweater. Whatever your budget is you should be able to find something
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Damn thats a solid find
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
That's a good looking sweater. 50 for secondhand LLB is a bit much but you can always make an offer
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
Ideal is 30 ish right?
mudamudamuda
mudamudamudaOP11mo ago
eBay
LL Bean Sweater Mens Large Beige 100% Lamb's Wool Knit Casual Pullo...
LL Bean Sweater Mens Large Beige 100% Lamb's Wool Knit Casual Pullover Crewneck. In excellent flawless condition. Smoke and pet free home Bin15
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
yeah around there but you can check sold listings to get an idea like this
eBay
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
it's just how the sellers price them, doesn't necessarily mean one's better than the other which color do you like more? which texture on the knit? how do you feel about lambswool vs cotton? how do you feel about raglan sleeve vs drop shoulder? fwiw I like the beige one a lot
zeometer
zeometer11mo ago
honestly the beige one is really good... given that it's still winter for most people there's a lot of sweaters and knitwear in #waywt and #waywt-highlights; take a note of what you like and if there's any common themes (the color, texture, how it fits, what its worn with, etc etc) use that to figure out what you want to buy then try to figure out how much you want to pay
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