If you were me, would you wear this Brora cashmere top?

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This Brora cashmere top haunts me - it’s from years ago and was expensive.

I think the issues are:
I’m 5ft 2
My waist is my best feature
The top is long in the body and hits me at the hips - so I look a bit ‘blocky’
There’s too much material to tuck in at the waist without looking bulky

Actually, and I wish I’d noticed this at the time, even on the lithe model they have pinned or tucked some of the length under - see the front view pic.

I’ve had an eBay listing ready for a while but still hesitate, as it’s really so nice. But I never wear it! Gave it a try a month ago and it didn’t do me any favours.

I don’t think there’s a way of safely shortening it.

I wouldn't.

Can you wear a wide belt over it?

I saw a YouTube post the other day where they used some type of clips for things that were too long. Can’t remember what they’re called <helpful>

I sell Brora on eBay. Yo7 could by something lovely with the £75 to £120 you'll get

If you don’t love it, let it go! I have sold a large % of my wardrobe on Vinted recently and it’s so liberating.

If you never wear it, then it’s time to sell it.

I really like it but it would look awful on me. If it doesn’t suit you chalk it up to experience and sell on ebay.

Sometimes with knitwear, it's the garment itself: the colour, the hold, the weight and the cosiness that all make it fabulous, even if it makes you look like a sausage!

I think you will be sorry if you let it go

I wouldn’t wear it as it’s not my style. Try and sell it.

Does everything you wear have to accentuate your waist?

you wore it a month ago & didn't enjoy wearing it - sell it.

or keep it to stroke & enjoy🤣

Sell. You don’t enjoy wearing it and having it hanging around just reminds you that it was an expensive mistake.

I have that in different colour ways and I like it. I am 5’6” and wear it tucked in. Agree is it would be bulky if you are shorter.

@Doggymummar I’m having a wardrobe clear out and have sold quite a bit of my Brora. It’s gone well, I think I may have sold low!

It’s not my thing but if it was cosy and the colours suited me I’d just wear it loose with jeans and not bother about it being a bit slouchy.

Personally I think it looks old fashioned, the sleeve length is awkward and I’m not a fan of the wavy coloured stripes (looks a bit children’s tv presenter).

You haven’t worn it, so I would get rid of it (either sell or donate). Brora sells quite well on Vinted and short sleeved cashmere jumpers go for around £30-40.

Places I can think of, off the top of my head, that might have something you’ll like more, that works for you:

Damson Madder
Me & Em
La Fetiche
& Daughter
Plümo

(I can never see the attraction of Brora, so sell it with my blessing!)