Outfit: Knitted by Nanas
This jumper may be lumpy and synthetic but I blinking love it.
In my mind it’s reminiscent of the checkerboard fabrics from Louis Vuitton’s Spring collection, which have been worn by everyone from Kirsten Dunst to Jessica Alba. I think the acidic-bright colours are just as important as the checks and this jumper ticks both boxes nicely.
I liked this so much I paid £6 for it in the Trinity Hospice Shop in Streatham.
I’m wearing this in the spring sunshine with my white sequin skirt and big heels. What do you think?
Charity Shop Chic 
love the shoes!
Thanks!
you look fabs! :) – the checkers is nice but I love the shoes more:)
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Thanks so much, I do love those shoes!
Oooh wow – it looks fab! Certainly doesn’t look like a nana’s dowdy jumper ;P
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Thanks lovely! That’s what I love about wearing Charity Shop purchases. This ugly sweater can be quite beautiful as part of the right outfit.
I like it, but I would have LOVED it sleeveless.
Really?! I like the sleeves. I suppose if it was sleeveless I could wear a shirt under it… I’ll give it some thought!
You look great as always :) but I do think the sweater is waaay too big for you. Couldn’t you use your trusty sewing machine to take it in a bit, especially where it hangs off your shoulders? I think that would add considerably…
I love this the way it is, no need to make any changes. I like it loose fitting!
Those fabulous shoes are the star of this outfit! But the whole ensemble is really pretty for Spring.
Thank you so much! The shoes are every colour… hopefully that means they go with everything :)
Those shoes are amazing! Where are they from?
Hi Ellie, they are from Dune, but they are last year’s (though I still love ’em)
Lovely! The whole outfit is gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Danka.
Ah! Those shoes are to die for!
Hands off, Tara – they’re all mine! ;-)
Super stylish, chic and cool…as always!
Thanks for the supportive comment, Marie! :)
Everything is beautiful, but those shoes. Wowza. I want those shoes!
Ha, thanks Foster! I love ’em too…
You really styled the sweater perfectly. I am probably thinking back to my youth in the 80s, but I think it has just a touch of a fun retro look. I wouldn’t change it a bit.
Thanks so much Anna Christina. I’m in love with this jumper as-is, so it’s staying like this for the time being!
No, I do not like this top but if anyone was going to wear it well let it be you. If you like it then that is all that matters. In my opinion it was priced too high and the acrylic yarn is too shiny and flammable looking. My objective opinion is well intentioned and I hope provides you with constructive feedback.
Yes, it’s acrylic… but the colours are so bright, almost acidic, I love it. I try not to think about the price too much, especially for a clearly handmade garment, and it’s going to a good cause, after all.
Thank you for your reply. I agree with you that what we purchase at charity shops does go to a very good cause and stops garments like this granny chic piece going to landfill. What I like about what you have undertaken is the garment rescue and resucitation aspect. There is a story from my facebook group Melton Bowerbirds where a man walks into a store with a handmade jumper on and the woman behind the counter says thank you. He asks why she is thanking him and she lets him know that she knitted the jumper and that he acknowledges her effort and skill. Wearing your acidic granny chic top is testimony to someone out there who devoted a lot of time and effort to its construction. And you do a good job of modernising the piece. As for the price of the garment it is only my opinion that it is overpriced because of my context. This piece would cost approximately $4.00 au in my local opportunity shops, probably less.
That’s a nice story, Karen. Thanks for sharing. I certainly appreciate whoever knitted this – I have not got any patience for knitting at all!
I love the shoes — I pinned them!
Glad you like them Heather!
This looks great, and I love the way you styled it! But those shoes… To. Die. For. I would like to see you wear a little more jewelry.
Looks like it was a beautiful spring day!
Thanks for the comment, Dee. My personal style is quite clean and simple and doesn’t usually incorporate much jewellery; bracelets occasionally but that’s about it. Each to their own!
Cute jumper, and your shoes are to die for!
Thanks, Zoe!