Fisherman Rib Jumper: Questions Answered — Fit, Sizing, Fabric and How to Wear It
The short answer: a fisherman jumper is a chunky, rib-knitted crew neck jumper — the heavy knit you pull on for cold mornings. Wardley's version — the Limehouse, £59.00 — is a chunky fisherman rib knit in a relaxed, dropped-shoulder cut, in sizes S–XXL and four colours. Take your usual size for the relaxed fit shown. Below are the questions men actually ask before buying one, answered plainly.
What is a fisherman rib knit?
It is a chunky rib stitch: vertical ribs run across the body and sleeves and give the jumper its texture and much of its warmth. On the Limehouse the rib is finished with a ribbed crew neck, ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem, so the whole jumper reads as one deliberate knit rather than a plain pullover.
What is the Limehouse made from?
A 100% polyester chunky rib knit — stated plainly, as it is on the product page. The weight is in the stitch: this is a thick knit, not a fine one.
How does it fit?
Relaxed, with dropped shoulders, so it sits easily over a T-shirt or a shirt. Take your usual size for the relaxed fit shown; size down if you want a closer fit. Judge the fit from the garment measurements below rather than from a letter size carried across from another brand.
What size should I buy? The measurements, in centimetres
These are garment measurements taken flat, as published on the product page; allow 1–3cm either way:
| Size | Chest (flat) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 61cm | 66cm |
| M | 63cm | 68cm |
| L | 65cm | 70cm |
| XL | 67cm | 72cm |
| XXL | 69cm | 74cm |
The simplest check is to measure a jumper that already fits you — flat, across the chest — and compare. If you need help interpreting a measurement, email support@wardleylondon.co.uk before ordering, or see our size guide.
What colours does it come in?
Four solid colours: Ecru, Taupe, Tobacco and Black, each in sizes S–XXL. Ecru is the classic fisherman colour; Black is the sharpest; Taupe and Tobacco sit between the two.
How do I wear it?
As the product page puts it: with tailored trousers or jeans day to day, and under an overcoat when it turns cold. The dropped-shoulder cut is relaxed, so keep what goes with it simple — the rib texture is the detail.
How much is it, and how does delivery work?
The Limehouse is £59.00, with free tracked UK delivery. Orders are dispatched in 1–2 working days and delivered in 6–10 working days from order.
What if it does not fit?
There are 30-day returns on unworn items. Return postage is paid by you unless the item is faulty or incorrect. Checking the flat chest measurement above against a jumper you own is the surest way to get the size right first time.
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