Fit Review Friday! Naked Cashmere Lorraine Button-Up Cardigan, Karen Scarf & Up to 60% off Winter Sale!
First fit review of the new year! It feels good to be back on a regular schedule again. I have a Naked Cashmere review today and just in time too, because they just announced their Winter sale (up to 60% off) with most items being 50% off. I'm trying real hard to stick to my no buy but a few of these items have been on my wishlist for the last couple of months and it is really tempting.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and wear size XS in Naked Cashmere. I also wear size 4 in Lululemon tops and PXS in Athleta.
also wearing Ebb To Street Cropped Tank Size 6
Ivivva Rhythmic Tight (old)
I love Naked Cashmere packaging. Every item comes with its own storage bag. This makes it really easy when it's time to put winter pieces away when warmer weather comes. Naked Cashmere has some of the best cardigans. Their cashmere is very high quality, super soft and never itchy. The descriptions for every item always lists the weight and gauge of their cashmere. Gauge refers to the number of stitches per row or per inch. A lower the number refers to a lighter weight as less cashmere is used. A higher number means the stitches are more dense. From what I've seen, Naked Cashmere typically ranges from 5 to 12 gauge. If you're looking for a lightweight piece, a lower number is what you're looking for. If you want heavy warmth, aim for 12 gauge.
With that, the Lorraine Button-Up Cardigan uses 305 grams of cashmere and 7 gauge knit. It's a light weight cardigan that's perfect for indoor settings. I wear mine to the office on a regular basis and it's also super easy to wear out. The fit is relaxed and I would say on a petite frame it is slightly oversized. The sleeves are long, but so far they have not bothered me. I just push them up or fold them up.
The color Lake is a beautiful pale blue. It also works as a neutral. While the Lorraine Cardigan is not currently on sale, but a very similar Anika Button-Up Cashmere Cardigan is, for $147. It's not ribbed, but has a similar cut and weight.
I also couldn't pass up the Karen Scarf. This is my second one and I snagged it during the Archive Sale for $69. I went for Olive and it's an earthy green that reminds me of moss. I've already wrapped myself in it while reading or watching TV.
Karen Scarf Olive (on sale!)
Here are a few ways to wear it and I really don't know what I did in the picture below, but I thought it looked really cute. 😊 Also tried to show how large this scarf is. I love oversized scarves. This one measures 84" by 34".
The Karen scarf is made of 465 grams of cashmere with a 5 gauge knit. Even though it is a huge scarf it's still fairly lightweight. It's insanely warm when I'm bundled up in it. This can be worn as a wrap if you're petite. It's currently half off for $172. I honestly think the Archive price was a mistake at $69. Did anyone else manage to snag one for $69?
That's it for me! Hope you all have a great first weekend of the new year!
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(Looks a lot like the Lorraine Cardigan, just has extra buttons and not ribbed.)
(I've had my eye on this for a long time.)
(This is very tempting too. 😅)
(This one looks very sleek without the bulk of the Millena.)
(I've been eyeing this one as well, love the neutral pink tones.)
(I actually have this cardigan and love it so much. It's the same as the Lorraine cardigan but natural cashmere colors. My review.)
(Absolutely love this blanket, but too steep for me still. Maybe some day!)
(If you'd like to dip your toes into Naked Cashmere without breaking your bank account. Gets 5 stars!)
I can’t believe the Karen scarf has gone up in price! I got the same color as you for $69 and I am so happy with it! Given that it was marked down so much and only 2 colors were available then, I thought it was a closeout item.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could buy so much more but sadly my budget isn’t a Naked cashmere one. However, on a recent trip to Nepal I bought a beautiful gray cashmere cardigan for $45. No mark up for the American market!
I was shocked when I saw it for 80% off, I couldn't believe it to be honest, have never seen them mark down any item at a discount more than 60% off. It was our lucky day!
Delete$45 for a cashmere cardigan is amazing! Especially when these pieces can last a long time. Enjoy them!
Naked Cashmere pieces are sooo beautiful but I have a few other brand sweaters I don't reach for much so I can't justify buying any. I love how you styled the scarf with the cardigan
ReplyDeleteThanks Janessa! I realized that I reach for cardigans the most, so I am willing to add those more than pullovers. Naked Cashmere is one of those brands that I love but my wallet doesn't lol!
DeleteHi Leslie! Thanks for the fit review! The colour, Lake, looks very nice on you. The Karen scarf looks luxurious and big enough to use as a throw. I like the ways you styled it! Did you end up getting anything from the 60% off sale?
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Lake is such a beautiful color. I want it in the Rowan pretty badly but too expensive, wish it went on sale. I am looking at a few items from the 60% off sale. A few of them are shackets which is such a weird name for sweater jackets lol, but thinking about it, still pricey even at the discount!
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