How to Use Fair Isle in a Sentence
Fair Isle
noun-
At first glance this looks like any cute Fair Isle sweater.
— Hannah Deely, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022 -
Be sure to bring along a cozy Fair Isle or chunky cable knit sweater.
— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2022 -
Scroll down to shop some of our favorite Fair Isle sweaters inspired by Katie Holmes.
— Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 5 Jan. 2022 -
The young prince has a huge grin and is wearing a blue Fair Isle sweater over a blue-and-white windowpane plaid button-down and denim shorts.
— Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2023 -
On a chilly day, slip into Commando's subtle mock-neck with a Fair Isle sweater or wool peacoat on top.
— Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2023 -
Technically a sweater, but who says your pup can’t wear this darling Fair Isle print in the family shot?
— Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 11 Nov. 2020 -
The surprising history of the Fair Isle sweater For those who want the real deal, vintage provides an option.
— Yola Mzizi, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024 -
For the person who only has earth tones on display, this tan color should be your front-runner, while the red and white option will make your giftee think of a cozy Fair Isle sweater.
— Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 -
This wintry wool beanie is the perfect complement to neutral pieces or that equally festive Fair Isle sweater in their closet.
— Vanessa Powell, ELLE, 21 Nov. 2022 -
So, get started on your holiday shopping early with this Barbie cropped tee in a Fair Isle pattern.
— Town & Country, 27 July 2023 -
Classic duffle coats have been cropped and given sharp structure; Fair Isle sweaters have been remixed with squirrel motifs; pleated skirts have been smoothed out.
— Jake Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2023 -
In the photo the mother of three smiles for the camera in a beautiful cream Fair Isle turtleneck sweater, which she has already been seen wearing multiple times last winter.
— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023 -
But what starts off as a composition of colorblock and Fair Isle takes on sudden urgency in Baumbach’s hands.
— Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2022 -
They’re knitted from plush cashmere in a multicolored Fair Isle pattern.
— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2022 -
Get the Fair Isle matching family pajamas at Little Sleepies 3.
— Anna Lane, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2020 -
Two official portraits were released earlier of the adorable Prince Louis earlier over the weekend, wearing a Fair Isle sweater in a wheelbarrow.
— Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 25 Apr. 2023 -
From Fair Isle to buffalo plaid to beloved Disney characters in Santa hats, you’re bound to find something both your partner, kiddo, and, in some cases, even your pet will rock without complaint.
— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
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