Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[Johnny80]

Yes, the colour was decisive, really particular and lovely. I bought the M size. I will report on arrival.

In general you wear size S from WL or JoE?

 

[DorianGreen]

That must be brushed cashmere

I usually wear IT50/UK42 size for William Lockie and M for Johnstons of Elgin, but I also have some knits in 48/40 and S.

For my shawl collar cardigans by McGeorge of Scotland I went for an IT48, for the one from Colhay's for a UK40/M.

Generally I wear IT50 for the most of Italian producers. more seldom 48 size.

 

[Xyol]

Since it finally got a bit colder in Germany (at least for the past few days), I got around picking up my WL Oxton roll neck in Bottle (size 48/40) I ordered back in January in Berlin (shoutout for letting me wait until September to pick it up). I'm really fond of the colour and am glad I could order the sweater without turn-back cuffs. Too bad it's getting warm again this week...

Now I'm only missing thicker sweaters for autumn and winter.

 

[Iskander]

Since it finally got a bit colder in Germany (at least for the past few days), I got around picking up my WL Oxton roll neck in Bottle (size 48/40) I ordered back in January in Berlin (shoutout for letting me wait until September to pick it up). I'm really fond of the colour and am glad I could order the sweater without turn-back cuffs. Too bad it's getting warm again this week...

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Now I'm only missing thicker sweaters for autumn and winter.

Did you do a special order to get one without turnback cuffs? How does one do this?

 

[Johnny80]

I usually wear IT50/UK42 size for William Lockie and M for Johnstons of Elgin, but I also have some knits in 48/40 and S.

For my shawl collar cardigans by McGeorge of Scotland I went for an IT48, for the one from Colhay's for a UK40/M.

Generally I wear IT50 for the most of Italian producers. more seldom 48 size.

Interesting, you go size IT50 even if the garment is cut for slimmer fit or for relaxed fit from the same brand?

 

[Xyol]

Did you do a special order to get one without turnback cuffs? How does one do this?

Yes! I did it through a store in Berlin. You can probably ask at your WL stockist of choice if they can order one without turnback cuffs. There are also a ton of colours to pick from if you go custom.

 

[DorianGreen]

Interesting, you go size IT50 even if the garment is cut for slimmer fit or for relaxed fit from the same brand?

I usually go for IT50. I size down when I know (or guess) that the fit is loose, as it's often the case for shawl collar cardigans. I have also sized down for some waistcoats to layer under a jacket.

 

[DorianGreen]

From the new Malo FW24/25 collection.

A lovely cashmere bomber.

 

[Johnny80]

Come on man...i was looking to Fedelis F/W bomber
That one is more on the simple, clean design...now i like this one too

 

[msimon]

I am really starting to like cable designs, does that mean I'm getting old?.

 

[DorianGreen]

I am really starting to like cable designs, does that mean I'm getting old?.

Yes.

Jokes aside, I actually think that tastes evolve and refine with aging.
Until nor long ago, for example, I found shawl collar cardigans unattractive.

 

[Johnny80]

I am really starting to like cable designs, does that mean I'm getting old?.

No, its just you probably already have clean crew/v necks simple knits...and now you want to add some extra texture into your collection
I think that was a thing for shawl collars knits and not for cable designs

 

[ppk]

Yes.

Jokes aside, I actually think that tastes evolve and refine with aging.
Until nor long ago, for example, I found shawl collar cardigans unattractive.

I still do. 😆

 

[DorianGreen]

I still do. 😆

You're not old enough.

 

[epsilon22]

I am really starting to like cable designs, does that mean I'm getting old?.

I don't own any yet, but I've been interested in getting one of those cricket/tennis sweaters, which typically have cable patterns and 2-3 different colors around the neckline. Still not sure how easy they'd be to wear though.

As for chunky shawl collar cardigans, I like the slouchy feel of them, but I wear them exclusively at home. Not a fan of that look for going outside (yet -- probably I'm not old enough as Dorian said).