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#101 2014-09-04 03:22:38
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#103 2014-09-04 04:02:29
- Acton_Baby
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Re: Shetlands
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#104 2014-09-04 09:24:46
- chuck power
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Re: Shetlands
Who do you see? Who do you watch? Whose your leader? Which is your flock?
#105 2014-09-04 09:31:50
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Re: Shetlands
What !! They have got saddle shoulders ...haven't they ?
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#106 2014-09-04 09:46:02
- chuck power
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Re: Shetlands
Who do you see? Who do you watch? Whose your leader? Which is your flock?
#107 2014-09-04 09:58:53
- Harpo
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Re: Shetlands
Last edited by Harpo (2014-09-04 10:02:23)
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#108 2014-09-04 10:32:12
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Re: Shetlands
I think that looks really good. It's a good fit. I don't get too hung up on whether or not the piece has saddle shoulders.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#109 2014-09-04 11:42:17
#110 2014-09-04 15:35:49
- Harpo
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Re: Shetlands
You could never carry a saddle around like that where I live - too costumey.
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#111 2014-09-04 18:37:51
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Re: Shetlands
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#112 2014-09-06 04:06:34
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Re: Shetlands
Best shetland I have is this one by Jameisons .. Great saddle shoulder and neck with just right amount/size of ribbing at neck,cuffs and waist.
Its more modern looking than other scottish brands Ive tried.
http://www.oipolloi.com/jamiesons-brushed-shetland-knit-dark-navy#
I have a couple of these- brushed and non-brushed. I would also size up (despite what oi polloi say) otherwise they come up a bit short.
If it gets too baggy you can wash at 60 and it drops a size.
Shrink to fit jumpers?
#113 2014-09-06 04:14:45
- chuck power
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Re: Shetlands
Shrink to fit jumpers? Be careful what you wish for - I remember when I first got married, wy wife washed a rather expensive (for the time) jumper of mine at what must have been around 300 degrees - it ended up looking like it would have fitted a 9 month old baby and had the consistency of a donkey jacket .....
Who do you see? Who do you watch? Whose your leader? Which is your flock?
#114 2014-09-06 04:16:29
#115 2014-09-16 07:38:09
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Re: Shetlands
What is the consensus on O'Connell's fit suggestions? Is a 38 comparable to a Small from Brooks Brothers.
#116 2014-09-16 07:41:37
- Harpo
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Re: Shetlands
Boiling hot on the west coast of Wales today - no sign of Shetland weather any time soon, which is a shame as I want to wear my new deadstock one. On the plus side, my corn and tomatoes are ripening nicely.......
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#117 2014-09-16 09:39:21
#118 2014-09-17 04:22:35
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Re: Shetlands
Hello, long time reader first time listener and all that.
I visited Edinburgh a few weeks ago and for all the different knitwear shops, I couldn't find a decent shetland. The Harleys in Dicks didn't quite cut it.
Last week I was killing some time in a London department store and found a rack of Howlin' By Morrison brushed shetlands. I didn't have time to try one on but they looked a satisfactory fit and thickness. Does anyone here own a Howlin' shetland and attest to the quality? Going on the name, what I found was a more brushed version of this: http://www.morrison.be/clothes/brands/howlin/howlin-aw14-birth-of-the-cool-moss-6260.html
#119 2014-09-17 05:05:42
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Re: Shetlands
I appreciate it Oliver! I am leaning towards sizing up based on what I read around the 'net.
#120 2014-09-17 06:46:23
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#123 2014-09-17 11:32:18
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Thanks Oliver! I just placed my order. I went with Charcoal in case anyone is wondering.
#124 2014-09-17 11:39:55
- Oliver
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Re: Shetlands
Glad to help!
The moss green color is really lovely btw. We're in the middle of an Indian summer here in the Bay Area and there's a scorching heatwave burning through Southern California, but I'm really looking forward to wearing it in another month over a pale pink button down with a brown tweed sportcoat, cords and moleskins. I've put at least 10 of these shetlands on my wishlist. I think I'll treat myself to a new one every 6 months or so... they're fantastic, I'm sure you'll dig it a lot!
#125 2014-09-20 09:00:49
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Re: Shetlands
Oliver, you were spot on! I ordered a 38 and it is a true small in my opinion. Thanks again for the help.