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- Item: Plain 3/4 Sleeved Jumper
- Brand: JD Williams
- Colour: Bright Red
- Size: 20
- Cost: £12.00
- Link: HERE
Overview
This jumper, like it’s V-Neck sister (see review here) is a semi-formal jumper that is perfect for any occasion. A scoop neck drops gently down to the collarbone level leaving enough room for a necklace but not dropping too low.
The jumper is light and easy wearing making ideal for spring thanks to it’s super-soft (70% Viscose, 30% Polyamide) yarn and 3/4 length sleeves.
The jumper holds you well, showing off your curves and body in a flattering manner. At 64cm long it sits on the lower hip level meaning it does not ride up when you sit down.
Worn with a shirt/formal blouse you get a smart presentation suitable for any office for occasion where good looks are the call of the day. Worn alone or with a t-shirt & jeans you get a soft casual look ideal for days out shopping, with friends or just having a coffee at home. Smart, good looking, warm and comfortable – all you could want in a jumper.
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The Male Perspective
Like it’s sister jumper this works well for men and is highly recommended. Worn formally or casually there is nothing wrong with the jumper and it just says “Look at how good looking I am!” A long sleeve shirt will show from under the sleeves but not in a bag way – and rolling your sleeves a little takes any any possible issues you may have. Put a collared blouse under it and no one would even know! A T-shirt & Jeans turns this into the same style causal jumper as for women and would be great for a day / night out with friends or family.
There is no reason a male could not and should not wear this jumper. It is smart, decent and very comfortable.
Overall
This is yet another great jumper which fits on all levels. Smart, bright and screaming of style, it’s simplicity in design shows that less is often more. It is exceptionally comfortable to wear and an item which you will not want to take off. Because of it’s versatility in formal and casual styles it becomes an essential jumper to have and there is no excuse/reason for not having this jumper in your wardrobe.
Ratings
Material: 9/10
Look: 10/10
Length: 9/10
Fit: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Wearable in Male modes: 9/10Overall : 9.5/10
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Clothes Review: Simply Be – Space Dye Jumper
- Item: Space Dye Jumper
- Brand: Simply Be
- Colour: Blue
- Size: 20/22
- Cost: £15.00
- Link: HERE
Overview
This striped acrylic/wool mix “Space-Dye” style jumper is thick and warm. Ideal for the cold winter and spring months. The jumper has full length sleeves and a respectable scoop neck letting you layer with a shirt/blouse as needs.
Casual is a nature of this jumper. Jeans, boots and you are away. At 64cm long it covers down to the hips meaning the cold air cannot get in even if it wanted too!
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The Male Perspective
This is a tough one. The style of the jumper does not present a major problem if you are happy wearing non-plain jumpers or simplistic patterns.
The jumper is a little baggy for it’s size and is clearly designed to fit a female frame due to this (but I think it would still be loose and baggy on a woman as well). By this I mean the upper section has a lot of room to allow for female breasts and to hang from them to give shape and definition. There is no “pull” on the jumper so it will not come back in and match curves. One upside is that it could be considered a good thing if your stomach is not as defined as you may like.
There is a very evidence female feel to this, so whilst design wise there is nothing wrong, the “feel” outwardly is that of a women’s jumper so confidence is very much the key to wearing it.
Overall
The jumper being an Acrylic/wool mix does lean it to being slightly itchy at times. Sadly the wool element is only 15%. I cannot help but wish this was nearer 30-40% even if it cost a little more for it. Quality matters in these things and this suffers for it.
The lack of definition in the design is a shame. A little tighter in places would make the look far better. At times it can feel like you are wearing a tent (albeit a warm one) and that is never a nice feeling unless you are inside it and snuggled up.
Ratings
Material: 6/10
Look: 6/10
Length: 8/10
Fit: 4/10
Quality: 7/10
Wearable in Male modes: 4/10
Overall : 6/10
Clothes Review: JD Williams – V-Neck Jumper
- Item: V-Neck Jumper
- Brand: JD Williams
- Colour: Bright Red
- Size: 20
- Cost: £12.00
- Link: HERE
Overview
This is a semi-formal jumper with gently curving v-neck and a ridged trim. The jumper is light and easy wearing making ideal for all seasons. Made in a super-soft (70% Viscose, 30% Polyamide) yarn, this essential V-neck jumper has long sleeves for extra warmth and comfort and can be dressed up or down – the ultimate layering piece.
The jumper hugs your body and curves in all the right places, not tight but enough to pull you in a little and keep things warm. At 66cm long it sits around the hip level which is enough for a jumper of this nature.
Worn with a shirt/formal blouse you get a smart presentation suitable for any office for occasion where good looks are the call of the day. Worn alone with jeans/jeggings you get a soft casual look which screams of nights in front of the TV and a massive bowl of popcorn. Versatile, warm and comfortable – all you could want in a jumper.
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The Male Perspective
This jumper is very easy to wear and will fit with any shirt with or without a collar. The red stands out well and contrasts well against a black shirt which presents very well from a male perspective. The sleeves are long enough to cover your arms but can be pushed up a little if looking for a more casual look or if you want to turn shirt cuffs back and onto the jumper to add another contrasting element.
There is no reason a male could not and should not wear this jumper. It is smart, decent and very comfortable.
Overall
This jumper looks great. It stands out well and is very smart whilst being very simple. Despite not being overly thick the yarn is very warm and holds you (and the heat in) well. With it’s ability to fit in formally and casually you are presented with a number of ways to wear the jumper which makes it a must have option.
With spring coming you will not want to be out of this jumper!
Ratings
Material: 9/10
Look: 9.5/10
Length: 7/10
Fit: 8.5/10
Quality: 8/10
Wearable in Male modes: 8.5/10
Overall : 9/10
Clothes Review: Simply Be – Body Star Scoop Neck Yoga Top
- Brand: Simply Be
- Item: Body Star Scoop Neck Yoga Top
- Colour: Grey Marl
- Size:22
- Cost: £15.00
- Link
Overview
This is velour style soft top with a very faint cross over detail/embarrassment at the centre of the neck line. The full length sleeves end in elasticated cuffs to help hold the the sleeves in place and there is a kangaroo pocket in the front (one which goes from side to side so you can put your hands in and hold them together inside the pocket).
The material is not overly thick, but keeps you warm and comfortable. The simple design is just that and it moves well as your body turns and bends. If you wish to push the sleeves up the elasticated cuffs hold them in place well without slipping.
The scoop neck is higher than a lot of tops/jumpers because it is designed for use in low-exertion sports like Yoga and again adds to the comfort level provided.
The Male Perspective
I look for jumpers that work in male mode because they are note normally covered – unless with a coat and even then only briefly. This jumper works to that level.
The scoop neck is not deep or wide so it offers a male a reasonably good and acceptable design which they can carry. The simple design is very much unisex and adds to the wearablity of the top by men.
Overall
If you need a jumper/top to keep you warm and which you can wear out in the cooling weather this makes an ideal choice. The simple design, well cut neckline and elasticated sleeves mean you can wear it as the weather dictates.
The only minor downside is that the kangaroo pocket is very large and open, and perhaps would have benefited from either a zip either end or a couple of poppers to allow it to be closed and used to carry a small purse or your phone safely.
Ratings
- Material: 7/10
- Look: 8/10
- Length: 8/10
- Fit : 8/10
- Quality: 8/10
- Wearable in Male modes: 9/10
- Overall : 8/10
Clothes Review: Keleidoscope – Creation L Patterned Jumper
- Brand: Kaleidoscope
- Item: Creation L Patterned Jumper
- Colour: N/A
- Size:22
- Cost: £39.33
- Link
Review
This is a stylish multi-tone jumper with 2/3 length sleeves and a gentle scoop neck made of a Cotton, poly-acrylic mix.
The jumper design is of triangular blocks which come to a point around the stomach area. The neckline has a ribbed effect and is elongated out across the shoulders, in an almost eye-shaped opening.
With the cotton mix, you end up with a warm but slightly rougher material – but not one causes you to itch or which is uncomfortable. Just not as soft as it could have been. The sleeves end just below the elbow which I find a touch uncomfortable as they tend to sit incorrectly on my arms so I end up pushing or rolling them up a little so they are just above the elbow.
The Male Perspective
The jumper has surprisingly strong feminine overtones, mainly due to the neckline and how it hangs from the body. You would require a reasonable degree of confidence to wear this in public unless in full female mode. The jumper is long enough to cater for the male body thanks to many women now being taller than before.
This is something which is only really suitable for situations you can control exposure to and I whilst there is nothing wrong with the jumper, I feel it has somewhat limited uses for a man.
Overall
This jumper is stylish with a nice feminine look to it in the way it hangs. Simple colours make it practical for wearing casually and in more dressy occasions. The warm nature means it would be ideal in the spring and autumn months when you need that extra warmth but not something to keep the extreme cold out.
Ratings
- Material: 6/10
- Look: 8/10
- Length: 8/10
- Fit : 6/10
- Quality: 8/10
- Wearable in Male modes: 3/10
- Overall : 6/10
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