How to Use Fair Isle in a Sentence

Fair Isle

noun
  • Which Fair Isle sweater will make it into your carry-on.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Each of these picks styles perfectly with Fair Isle sweaters, suede boots, and a good belt.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025
  • All’s fair in love and fashion, so add these Fair Isle sweaters to your cart before someone else does.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Scroll down to shop some of our favorite Fair Isle sweaters inspired by Katie Holmes.
    — Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 5 Jan. 2022
  • The fit reminds me of a classic Fair Isle sweater, but without the busy and hard-to-match pattern.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • From a festive Fair Isle cardigan to a cozy beanie, these notable knits are the gifts that keep on giving.
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Choose from classic Fair Isle prints, plaid designs, and woodsy winter options.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • Kuhl Alpina Sweater Nothing fits the après aesthetic quite like a Fair Isle sweater.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • From there, punch up the neutral outfit by way of a Fair Isle knit, such as this cozy cardigan from Faherty.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The classic pieces felt fresh when styled with contrasting prints—polka dots, Fair Isle knits—and relaxed with denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
  • As befits the mountainous setting, this is an excellent time to break out the Fair Isle motif.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • And while cardigans seem to be the choice of many celebrities wearing this trend at the moment, other Fair Isle are not to be dismissed.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • His cheerful face is flanked by rows of Fair Isle-style snowflakes, white fountain cups, and Golden Arches.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Snowflake Fair Isle Throw Your guests will feel right at home wrapped up in this comfy throw blanket that adds a pop of winter style.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • As Cal tells his former best friend, Isla, her Fair Isle sweater boasts 29 different shades.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Don’t forget the statement Fair Isle from Favorite Daughter to pair with pleated skirts and leather loafers all season long.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
  • It’s filled with casual and leisure apparel and accessories such as Fair Isle sweaters, checkered overshirts and corduroy pants.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Add some holiday cheer to your cart with a bow sweater worth gifting to yourself or this Fair Isle inspired cardigan in the season’s popular pattern.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
  • William and Louis match in dark green sweaters and blue jeans, while Charlotte, who rests her head on her father's shoulder, also wears a green Fair Isle sweater and scarf.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Then, just one day later, Kate Hudson shared some Instagram snaps, and there was another Fair Isle sweater on our feeds.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Get the Fair Isle matching family pajamas at Little Sleepies 3.
    — Anna Lane, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2020

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