knitwear

noun knit·wear \ ˈnit-ˌwer \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Examples: knitwear in a Sentence

Definition of knitwear

: knitted clothing

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Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear

Recent Examples of knitwear from the Web

The sartorial band of misfits taking in the Fall 2018 collections also layered more minimal knitwear brilliantly.

— brooke bobb, Vogue, "How to Wear a Statement Sweater Like the Street Style Set at London Fashion Week," 21 Feb. 2018
The colorful knitwear that featured cherubic putti in oval frames looked inspired by church ceilings, and angelic visages also graced motorcycle jackets.

— colleen barry, The Seattle Times, "Versace goes punk wild with homey looks," 13 Jan. 2018
Known for its luxury fashions and knitwear for men, particularly the mock turtlenecks once sported by Steve Jobs, St. Croix has relocated from Somerset Collection to 286 W. Maple Road, in the former J. McLaughlin store.

— rene wisely, Detroit Free Press, "Kybun Joya Shoes, sports collectibles, sushi, whiskey fill downtowns," 9 July 2018
The two bring backgrounds in fashion—Anna in childrenswear and knitwear after a stint studying pre-med and Valerie in lingerie with an innate talent for illustration and painter.

— kerry pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "4 Chic Fashion Brands Doing Things Right, Right Now," 2 July 2018
Rimini is celebrated in slouchy knitwear with the city’s name in rainbow colors, worn with striped denim shorts layered over longer boxers.

— Washington Post, "Prada redefines youthful elegance with psychedelic flair," 17 June 2018
Swirls of color also burst forth on alpaca knitwear in soothing blues and icy greens.

— colleen barry, The Seattle Times, "Versace goes punk wild with homey looks," 13 Jan. 2018
When your gut is bigger than your guns, clingy knitwear isn't the most flattering thing in the world.

— megan gustashaw, GQ, "The Rock Knows How to Dress If You Never Skip Bicep Day," 4 Apr. 2018
The brand also launched an America's Cup menswear collection in March, with knitwear, outerwear, shorts, and polos.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "The 2017 America's Cup Will Be the Most Intense Ever," 3 Apr. 2017

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