Sweaters--Do these say "old lady?"

I'd buy them and wear them, I have several sweaters in that style.

I like throwing them on over a tshirt with a pair of jeans, dresses them up a bit.

I know what you mean, and I used to feel the same way-but I live in an area that receives a good number of "snow birds" and most of our shopping options cater to that market. I am fairly short, so I always try the petite sections first, and what I have found over the years is that petite tends to equal clothes that appeal to an older client. It is frustrating, and what has come from that is a short hand to describe those types of clothes. My mom is older, and she doesn't at all dress like what I would consider "old lady clothes" and even she (at almost 70) will say that she doesn't want to go to certain places because of all the "old lady clothes."

I see it as more a comment on the people who design the clothes for a market that they assume is there rather than an insult toward a group of people. 

It just depends on how you wear them. Layered with a tshirt and some cute shoes or boots would like nice.

The link isn't working for me, but sweaters sold in a multi-pack doesn't exactly scream fashion forward.

I'm not a fan of the fabric they're made from - rayon/spandex. If they were actually knit sweaters made from soft yarn, they'd be more appealing to me.

I'd wear those.

Probably over a tank top with jeans, boots and a little bit of bling.

Same here. A fun graphic tee might be nice, too. 

Many years ago I bought a lovely wool sweater and felt very grown-up. Turns out it might have been too grown-up, as my grandmother had THE EXACT SAME SWEATER. She thought it was very funny, I did not. 

Now see, if they were made from yarn instead if the fabric they are, then they would scream old lady.


I don't think describing something as old lady is offensive. It has nothing to do with age, it's a style like saying "mom jeans". I've seen 80 year old women who have great style and nothing about them says old lady despite their age. It's not an insult to a person's age. It's a descriptor of their style.

I think the ones in the OP are fine and can be pretty on trend if done correctly - layered with a long tank, a t shirt, a great necklace, leggings, and boots.

No. That style is pretty popular.

But a three pack for $30 made of rayon I just wouldn't go there....

Hit the buy button.

I have several similar sweaters from The Limited. I don't consider The Limited to be an "old lady" store, so my answer to your question is no.

To me they border on old lady like. My one dd who is in her 20s would never wear it, as it's too long and too baggy, and I think us older ladies..50 on up, tend to wear that kind more. The cardigans I see the younger 20,30s wear, are shorter,and a bit more fitted.

The blue one? Yes, but I'm not a fan of blue.
I think the other two could be fine for regular day wear( around the house, grocery shopping, volunteering at school) w/the right top & jewelry.

I think either dowdy or frumpy is the word you want. Some old ladies dress very stylish and keep up with trends.  I think these sweaters could go either trendy or frump depending on what else you wear with them and how you carry yourself.


Mom jeans, tshirt, athletic shoes for comfort, no accessorizing... frump.

Jeans with some shape/fit, fashion boots, and  a great textured/colored scarf it could come off very fashionable.