Aventura Clothing Women's Lysandra Sweater

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having bought several Aventura sweaters, I expected this one to fall in line with the sizing and fit: short-waisted and a bit apple-shaped. NOT so! This one is quite long and evenly distributed. They should have specified the length for those of us who went in expecting the usual. I'm 5'8" and 190lb, and somewhat curvy. This sweater hits me at the low-hip and is "generously" fitted through the torso (but not boxy), which gives it a polished-yet-casual look. The combination of length, fit, and shape flatters the right curves without accentuating the not-so-right ones. Other reviewers mentioned the poor placement of the front pockets. I can see how that would be an issue if you're wearing bulkier pants like jeans, but with slim-fronted pants there is a silver lining: the pocket panel is actually pretty thin and serves to keep the sweater's structure throughout the day so it doesn't sage to bag out. All in all, pretty and comfy sweater.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great sweater! Fits well, washes well, looks great and has pockets. What more could you want? Only drawback - not made in the USA

As other reviewers have said, this sweater runs a size too large. Also, the pockets are located on the side seams, which doesn't work well. The seams on the sides that connect the pockets to the internal pouch are bulky, making the pockets pooch out like ears right at the hips. If the sweater had not had a structural problem with the pockets and pouch, I would have kept it even though it was oversized, because the design and color are very pretty.

This sweater is really well made and fits well. The pocket is super fun and adds warmth. The mock turtle neck is snug but not tight. I only wish it were a little shorter- it's a kind of in-between length, and wish it were shorter like the Briarwood Mock Neck Top which is just perfect!