What do you think of this jumper?

[Cherrypie098]

www.johnlewis.com/joules-vanna-kimono-sleeve-jumper/blue-marl/p4895260?searchTerm=Vanna%20kimono%20jumper

I would wear it with skinny jeans. What draws me to it is that I love the colour and it doesn’t contain wool, to which I’m allergic. My hesitation is that I’m 41, and at this age I wonder whether it would look ageing? On a woman in her 20s it would not, but at this age I’m not sure!

Depends on your shape. I’m 50 and “shapely”, and it would make me look very middle aged. If you’re willowy, then maybe it would be fine.

sleeves are a bit too wizardy

It’s not about your size, it’s about your style, innit? Not everyone wants to wear slim fitting clothes. It’s a nice jumper that will look great on OP with skinny dark or light jeans (agree with pp the ones in the pic are wrong) or maybe black cotton slim chinos or similar.

You are young, tall, and slim so it would look OK on you. But I would most expect to see that style on someone older (I'm 49 and can imagine my 70 something Mum in it).

I wouldn't wear it but then I'm short and fat. My tall friends would be able to get away with it.

Has ‘shapely’ gone the way of ‘curvy’ and become a euphemism for ‘a bit fat’?

I am confused because I recall when the term ‘shapely legs’ appeared to be a compliment? (Although I have not heard it used like that since the 1980s, so who knows?)

Those sleeves are a deal breaker for me, they are a nightmare under a coat! They clump up at the elbows and are so uncomfortable and annoying!

Wombat was that to me? If so, I meant hour glass shaped, so tunic style things make me look matronly, particularly as my bust has dropped an inch or so over the last ten years 😁

The cut reads 'old' to me, it's not a style you'd often see on anyone under 50.

I'm 60. It's hideous and looks really cheap. I wouldn't be seen dead in anything as dull as that.

I'm a bit worried about how many people think this is old! I'm only 46 and I like it. Perhaps my style needs a shake up! What would people advise for a slightly chubby, short-ish woman who really feels the cold? (must be able to layer up. A jumper alone will not keep me warm).

Maybe a poncho over a jumper? Or a polo neck jumper with a cardigan over it? (I’m thinking a cardigan without buttons - maybe a waterfall cardigan, or with a dressing gown style belt.)

Ponchos are fab inside but you can't wear them under a coat. Polo neck jumpers are said to be a no no for us big busted ladies (I'm 32G), but perhaps I should challenge that!

A crew neck or scoop neck jumper under a cardigan would also work, and you could add a scarf if you’re chilly!

sorry, i think this is as granny as it gets

Hush sometimes have some nice chunky cardigans!

I ordered it from NEXT, and yes I'm late 40s

Not as lovely as I thought. The knit is quite flimsy and I think would crease easily. I thought it would have more structure (if that makes sense) looks lovely on but I also think it would lose its shape quickly after a few wears and washes. Too expensive for me to throw away in a few months as it looks tatty.

I think it’s nice, the colour is lovely but think it’d suit ladies with smaller boobs to avoid it hanging loose.

It is exactly what my 83-year-old mother in law wears.

It’s a no from me. I’m 39 and would feel very old and matronly in this. I’m a pear and find that tunic styles make my hips look even wider and give me a frumpy look.

As you're a size 8 it will not look like you're trying to hide your shape, as some people said.
BTW I'm a size 22, so I'm not 'fattist' before people start flaming me! But loose clothing is more flattering on the petite.

It's a lovely jumper... Comfy, stylish and easy to wear. Looks great with skinny jeans and with or without a long necklace if you wanted to dress it up.

Hi - lovely jumper I've looked at that. Don't know about you but I'm pear shaped and the jumper hangs down straight to my widest part so I looked massive - but then im size 18 anyway. Good luck x

Fuck no. It would look good on nobody! I'm 53 and 3/4s + and have now decided to wear whatever I want as long as I don't look like Atomic Mutton. But that jumper is from the wardrobe of (as Irish MIL would say) Mary Bangor.

I wouldn’t wear it because the sleeves aren’t warm enough for me!

Its really fuddy duddy not in anyway stylish you sound gorgeous! You can do better