Women's 87 Number Cable-Knit Sweater
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- $49.00
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A cable-knit sweater with a large 87 across the front — varsity numbering on a traditional cable ground. Three colors: apricot, khaki, and dark blue.
Two ideas that shouldn't work together, but do
Cable knit is the oldest, most traditional sweater texture there is — fisherman sweaters, prep school, Aran wool. Varsity numbering comes from American college sport. Putting a big collegiate number on a cable ground borrows the credibility of both and belongs entirely to neither, which is exactly why it looks current rather than costume.
The number also solves the problem cable knits have: they're beautiful up close and slightly anonymous from across a room. An 87 is legible from anywhere.
The details
- Cable-knit texture with seam detailing — the raised rope pattern that gives a sweater dimension and warmth.
- Oversized 87 worked across the front.
- Ribbed trim at the edges.
- Three colors: apricot, khaki, dark blue.
- Cut roomy — the bust runs 44.9" at S up to 50.4" at XL, so there's real room to layer.
- Sizes S through XL.
How to wear it
- With straight jeans and sneakers. The sweater is the whole outfit.
- Over a collared shirt with the collar out — the most preppy version.
- With a pleated skirt and loafers for the full varsity reference.
- Front-tucked into high-waisted denim so the number stays fully visible.
Details and care
- Features: Cable-Knit, Ribbed, Seam detail
- Stretch: Slightly stretchy
- Material composition: 100% polyester
- Care instructions: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
- Imported
Size chart
Product Measurements (Measurements by inches) & Size Conversion
| Size | Top Length | Bust | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 22 | 44.9 | 20.1 |
| M | 22.6 | 46.5 | 20.5 |
| L | 23.2 | 48 | 20.9 |
| XL | 23.8 | 50.4 | 21.3 |
These measurements were taken by hand from the garment and may vary by roughly 0.4 to 1.2 inches.
Good to know
Is the number knitted or applied? It's part of the front of the sweater rather than a print laid on top, which is why it holds its shape as the knit moves.
How do I stop a cable knit stretching out? Fold it, don't hang it. A hanger puts the whole weight of the sweater on two points at the shoulder.
Which color? Dark blue is the most classic varsity read. Apricot is the most unexpected.