Happy Friday! We've got 11 days left to February. Frugal February challenge is going by so fast. Exciting news! Lulu finally dropped the Scuba Cropped Hoodie and I purchased sizes 4 and 6 for a fit review, because I'm dying to see this in person after a month of waiting for this item to drop. Full disclosure, I will be returning the hoodies and will wait for a darker color if I really love the fit. I ordered the hoodie in Bone and I already have a couple of off white hoodies and do not need another.
For today's review, I was really curious to see how Aritzia's cashmere compares to Naked Cashmere. As some of you know, I have fallen in love with Naked Cashmere over the last couple of years. Let's see how Artizia's cashmere stacks up.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size XS in Naked Cashmere. I also wear size 4 in Lululemon tops.
I fell in love with this rosey-mauve color called Red Willow. This hoodie is currently on sale for half off and it is also a finale sale item. After reading a handful of reviews, I decided to go with size XS. I would say it's true to size. It's semi-fitted and the length hits at high hip. Personally I would have preferred a slightly longer length. I think if I end up purchasing another one of these in the future, I would size up for a longer length and slightly looser fit.
The cashmere is soft, but it isn't as silky as Naked Cashmere. However, I did not find it to be itchy even though it almost feels like it could be merino wool if I had my eyes closed. The cashmere is medium weight and has a smooth knit feel. I'm wearing it with a pair of Naked Cashmere joggers for a cozy stay-at-home outfit.
I'm a fan of oversized grandma cardigans and love wearing them to the office. They look great with a pair of slim fit ankle pants and some flats. When I saw the Alftan Luxe Cashmere Cardigan was also 50% off, I couldn't resist.
This v-neck cardigan runs large, I sized down to a 2XS and it's still very roomy. I could have gotten a 3XS and it would have still fit. The sleeves are long and I wear them rolled up once. In the photos, they are shown full length.
This cardigan is lightweight. Very soft and not itchy.
Verdict? Naked Cashmere still has my heart. But for the price, Artizia's cashmere is the better deal, especially at the sale price. I can't speak to the longevity of Aritzia's cashmere, but for now I am very pleased with these two pieces. That's it for me! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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The sale is still going on and I added these to my wish list. Grapevine would work well with my skin tone, and would love to add the zip-up to my closet!
Just dropped!
I've been whining about this for a month and now that it FINALLY dropped I did place an order for a fit review. I hear it runs small, so I went with size 4 and a size 6 to try, but wondering if I should have gotten a size 8 as well. I will be returning and will probably wait for a darker color to come out if I end up loving the fit.
hi Leslie! Thanks for the fit review! I think both the hoodie and cardigan look good on you. The hoodie fits you well at the shoulders and the length is flattering! The colour reminds me of Brier Rose and suits your skin tone. Have a happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Thank you so much, it really does look like Brier Rose. Good eye! Happy Friday!
DeleteThanks for the heads up, Leslie! I'm tempted to order the Scuba Full-Zip Cropped Hoodie but I know it will be too cropped for my liking. I'm however interested in reading your fit review!
ReplyDeleteThe Alftan Luxe Cashmere Cardigan is so pretty in Red Willow. I don't mind the roominess in the body, but the sleeves are definitely too long. Will you be keeping it?
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Both items were finale sale because of the steep discount. The sleeves are long but I don't mind them cuffed up. That's how I usually wear my sweaters anyway. =)
DeleteArgh, I caved on my no-buy and ordered the Cropped Scuba in Bone. I didn't want to miss out on this one, and I've been admiring that color in other items for a while now. As penance, I'm going to try to no-buy in March as well :) It looks like it will fit small in the waist, so I sized up. Hopefully the sleeves won't be too long as a result.
ReplyDeleteThat rose color is very flattering on you! I like the styles of both sweaters. The zip-up version looks really nice too, especially in the Grapevine color!
Hi Lola! I have a few items in White Opal and I feel like it would be too close to Bone. I'll do a comparison photo, I ordered the Cropped Scuba in Bone too. I wish I could join you in March but I'm already planning fit reviews!
DeleteI have the Grapevine zip up on my wish list! I hope it's still there on March 1st. =)
So the Cropped Scuba arrived. Not sure how I feel about it yet. I'm thinking my tts would have been better than the size up. Love the Bone color though, and it is comfy. It just looks a little weird on, in my opinion. I'll be interested to hear what you think about yours.
DeleteI got mine too. I ordered my usual size 4 and the 6. I think I prefer the length of the size 6 but the fit of the size 4. There's also no pockets though, which I realize makes sense because it's so cropped there's literally no where to put pockets. I'll have a proper fit review up for Friday!
DeleteI also bought the scuba cropped in bone! Sz 4. As a petite, I love the length! I love everything about it but don't have much chance to wear my scuba these days... Tend to do heavy rotation on my define cropped jackets 😅 the aritzia top looks cute! Is it hard to care for cashmere items? (Thinking laundry day!)
ReplyDeleteHi Blueberries! I'm excited to get the Scuba Cropped hoodie. I hope the sleeves aren't super long. I wear my Scuba's and my Aviator Hoodies the most. I don't own anymore Define Jackets.
DeleteEver since I discovered Dryel, it's so easy it's at home dry cleaning. If I get it stained or dirty then I'll bring it to the professionals.