Is this actually a Fair Isle patterned sweater?

No. Despite the name, it is listed as a solid color knit. Buyers expecting traditional Fair Isle bands of pattern should look elsewhere.

How warm is a 60% wool sweater?

Warm enough for fall and mild winter days, especially layered. The 40% non-wool content keeps it from being as insulating as pure wool.

Can I machine wash it?

No. The care instructions call for dry cleaning, so plan on professional cleaning or careful hand washing at your own risk.

How cropped is the fit?

It is cut short, designed to end near the waistband of high-rise pants. Taller wearers may find it sits above the waist.

Does it run true to size?

It is offered in XS through XXL and is described as a cropped fit, so sizing up gives a looser, less shrunken look.

A wool blend with 60% wool; the remainder is not specified in the listed material details.

MW Fair Isle Mayer Pullover Sweater

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$69.99at Madewell, last seen Nov 10

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Last seen at $69.99 at Madewell on Nov 10.

Our take on the MW Fair Isle Mayer Pullover Sweater

The MW Fair Isle Mayer is a cropped pullover knitted from a 60% wool blend, sold in a solid color rather than the traditional Fair Isle pattern its name suggests. The cropped cut and wool content put it in the fashion-knit camp rather than the everyday layering camp: it reads more styled than slouchy. Shoppers wanting a warm, structured knit for high-waisted bottoms will find it fits that role; those wanting a long, tuckable sweater or a machine-washable one should look at plain merino crewnecks instead. Dry-clean-only care is the main trade-off against cheaper acrylic and cotton blends.

Best forWearing with high-waisted jeans or skirtsCool-weather layering over a collared shirtShoppers who prefer natural wool over acrylicA dressed-up knit for work or evenings

Pros

60% wool gives real warmth and a dry, natural hand feel
Cropped length sits well with high-rise bottoms without bunching
Solid color makes it easy to pair and layer
Comes in a wide size run from XS through XXL
Knitted construction holds shape better than loose jersey knits

Cons

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MW Fair Isle Mayer Pullover Sweater price history

Lowest price we've seen: $69.99 on Nov 10 at Madewell. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

Specifications

Washing Instructions: DrycleanSource
Fit: CroppedSource
Pattern: Solid ColorSource
Size (US): 8Source

Questions and answers

Is this actually a Fair Isle patterned sweater?: No. Despite the name, it is listed as a solid color knit. Buyers expecting traditional Fair Isle bands of pattern should look elsewhere.
How warm is a 60% wool sweater?: Warm enough for fall and mild winter days, especially layered. The 40% non-wool content keeps it from being as insulating as pure wool.
Can I machine wash it?: No. The care instructions call for dry cleaning, so plan on professional cleaning or careful hand washing at your own risk.
How cropped is the fit?: It is cut short, designed to end near the waistband of high-rise pants. Taller wearers may find it sits above the waist.
Does it run true to size?: It is offered in XS through XXL and is described as a cropped fit, so sizing up gives a looser, less shrunken look.
What is it made of?: A wool blend with 60% wool; the remainder is not specified in the listed material details.