After realizing that I have a serious lack of red clothing in my wardrobe, I bought a cashmere sweater on sale from Ann Taylor in a shade of red that I really liked. It’s important to find a cashmere sweater of substantial thickness (what’s the point if it’s see-through right?), the right feel, and perhaps most importantly, the right price. After trying cashmere sweaters from many different brands at all spectrums of price points over the years, my favorite brands in terms of quality, price, design, and sizing are Halogen and J. Crew.
Halogen, a Nordstrom brand, is by far the best in price. Take this v-neck cashmere sweater that is almost identical to the one I’m wearing – it’s on sale for less than $60, and the regular price is only $89! The quality is on par with brands like J. Crew that are many times its price, there is a great selection of colors, and there is a wide range of petite sizing (no more drowning in sleeves that are too long). I own several Halogen sweaters such as this Halogen cashmere crewneck in cobalt, which I’m wearing this post.
J. Crew will literally do anything in cashmere. Cashmere hoodies, cashmere socks, and cashmere sweatpants, the stuff I imagine Kim and Kanye lounge in while they get their nails done together. J. Crew makes the classic crewneck and v-necks too, but it’s J. Crew, so you know there will be some cool designs and you bet some will be in 100% cashmere. Personally, I love J. Crew’s cashmere tees – you get all the comfort of a tshirt with the luxury of cashmere. Price-wise, you’ll want to wait for at least a 25% off sale*, and their colors are sometimes a miss, but otherwise, it’s one of my first stops to check out cashmere.
Runner ups:
Ann Taylor: Petite sizing, great quality, and great 40% off sales, but selection can be limited depending on the season.
Equipment: Beautiful designs and great quality, but expensive. However, they do go on sale ;).
Where do you like to shop for cashmere? I’d love to know!
*Today only, 25% off must-have styles including a selection of cashmere at J. Crew with code HELLOSTYLE.
Photos by Danny Liu
J. CREW COLLECTION Crepe Blazer, old but almost identical to the Japanese Crepe Blazer / BANANA REPUBLIC pencil skirt (US link | Canadian link)/ ANN TAYLOR cashmere v-neck sweater / ANN TAYLOR necklace / FENDI 2jours bag / TALBOTS pumps – similar / ARIELLA COLLECTION Ring from NORDSTROM / BURBERRY Lip Definer in Dusty Rose + BURBERRY Lip Velvet in Pink Amber / CND Nailpolish in Cityscape / CELINE Audrey Sunglasses
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