"sweater-dress" or "sweatershirt-dress" out there with hood?

[Raakone]

Hello.

Anyone know of any "sweater-dresses", "sweatershirt dresses" or "hoodie dresses" out there? Ideally, should be available in a nice large size (or larger), shouldn't look too feminine, and shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. I was thinking I'd wear it over my nightshirts when it's colder, at least when not under the covers. Would also be ideal for lounging in.

I apologize if my request seems oddball.

[skirtyscot]

Not as far as I know, though this http://www.skirtcafe.org/forums/viewtop ... =2&t=17244 came quite close. Out of stock now - who among us bought one while he could?

[crfriend]

One thing which must be borne in mind about knits is that they have a tendency to really show off the general outline of what underlies them. This can work both to great advantage as well as to disadvantage depending on one's general shape. Put bluntly, sweater-dresses take guts to wear -- for anybody.

On an attractive silhouette (which depends on one's personal taste) they can be drattedly distracting as I found out the hard way one time at a prior job when the (very comely) office receptionist walked into my space one time wearing one and got backlit. I don't recall if my jaw made a large "thud" as it hit my desk, but there were more than a few smatterings of drool left on various surfaces after our conversation was over.

Such a rig is potential dynamite. Deploy accordingly.

[Raakone]

said item would likely be worn atop a nightshirt, ESPECIALLY if it was some kind of knit, or had any translucent properties.

[Milfmog]

Not as far as I know, though this http://www.skirtcafe.org/forums/viewtop ... =2&t=17244 came quite close. Out of stock now - who among us bought one while he could?

I bought one of these. It is very comfortable however as a dress the band around the hem feels and looks a little odd. I have to confess that at least part of my reason for buying it was to get Carole more used to the profile I present in a dress. Consequently, it was initially worn over a long skirt or trousers to get her familiar with it and then I wore it without the additional leg wear. Carole did not react beyond an initial curious glance, however, I did not push the issue and have only worn it outside the house once briefly to walk to the post box a couple of hundred yards from home. To be honest, it is too short for public wear without additional leg coverings. No problem while standing and OK when seated. However, because a dress hangs from the shoulders, the hem rises if I reach up to take something off a high shelf, revealing more than I would choose to. I will have to remember that next time I want to try a dress.

With reference to Carl's comments about showing off contours, this is loose enough not to suffer from that effect (and thick enough not to worry about backlighting). Previous experimentation with jersey dresses lead to a glance in a mirror (still in the store changing room) resulted in the dress going back on the hanger! Mine is not a physique for fitted, contour showing garments

Have fun,


Ian.

[Couya]

I did indeed buy both the thick sweater-style garment and the lightweight one. The latter I have worn under other clothes; quite comfortable. The former I have not worn, as the bottom is too narrow to allow a good stride*. It would be all right just for lounging lazily, but not for activities.

As Carl said, knit clothes show off every bulge and bump, including the edges and seams of any other clothes you may want to wear underneath. The long shirt therefor serves solely as an undergarment to have an extra layer in cold weather. I would not wear it alone. Although it would be comfortable by itself in warmer conditions, I do not be happy with the long arrow sleeves.

By the way, ASOS size M would be too big for me, whereas Chinese size M is a tight fit !

Martin

* as Ian mentioned before I had time to presse the submit button.

[crfriend]

With reference to Carl's comments about showing off contours, this is loose enough not to suffer from that effect (and thick enough not to worry about backlighting).

The young woman in question had a truly remarkable figure and usually did not dress to show it off. So what happened was not that the dress went translucent in the light it's that her remarkable figure got put into mild silhouette which had entirely predictable results on my part (which I then had to mentally restrain, not wanting to disgrace myself in any number of ways).

[Departed Member]

Some google searches returned the following:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/adidas-M30755-W ... B00R3IYYW2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Winter-Warm-Wom ... 1577819988

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Casual-Women-Au ... 1447238702

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Wint ... 4.html?s=p

Or you can always go the Monk route:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Religious-Medie ... oded+dress

[dillon]

I liked the ones on ebay...but, as usual, they are in a women's small size.

[Couya]

What?

"Mens Religious Monk Friar Tuck Medieval Vicars & Tarts Hooded Robe Fancy Dress Costume"
(from Amazon)

Martin

[dillon]

Not sure why anyone would care to look like a monk unless you are a monk. I can think of little more unbecoming, which is presumably by design.

[Milfmog]

Not sure why anyone would care to look like a monk unless you are a monk. I can think of little more unbecoming, which is presumably by design.

I have a garment that was sold under the name "Space Rug" about 18 months ago. It is best described as a Monks habit without the rope belt and made from soft and cozy brown fleece. It is not a flattering garment and is not intended to be worn out and about. However, it is just about the most comfortable thing I have ever owned for slouching around at home on a cold winter evening.

Have fun,


Ian.

[Raakone]

So close and yet so far.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Women-Fleec ... 0#shpCntId looked promising, except I looked at the measurements...I get the impression this isn't for all women even, let alone men. Strictly for women of the ideal shape. D'oh!

[Reaper_Man]

So close and yet so far.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Women-Fleec ... 0#shpCntId looked promising, except I looked at the measurements...I get the impression this isn't for all women even, let alone men. Strictly for women of the ideal shape. D'oh!

XL = 31.5 inch waist .... hardly XL is it

[skirtingtheissue]

What?
"Mens Religious Monk Friar Tuck Medieval Vicars & Tarts Hooded Robe Fancy Dress Costume"
(from Amazon)
Martin

...it's just what happens when someone mashes together all the keywords someone might be googling. From googling "vicars and tarts", evidently that Is a "classic British costume party theme"... never got invited to one when I lived in Scotland!