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Browse all A.P.C. sweaters →Wool-cashmere cardigan (W)
The verdict
Fit
A.P.C.'s cardigans typically cut close through the body. Size up if you prefer layering room; expect a neat, French-influenced silhouette.
Quality
At $285, the wool-cashmere blend is a legitimate step up in fiber softness and longevity over pure wool. Construction is solid for the brand's tier.
Is the price fair?
Mid-range premium pricing. Fair for a wool-cashmere blend cardigan from a heritage brand, though not a bargain.
Best for
Someone seeking a refined cardigan for smart-casual rotation who values blend over pure cashmere.
Care
Wool-cashmere blends require gentle washing and drying flat; dry-clean if unsure of fiber ratio.
What owners report about A.P.C. sweaters
Renter and owner reviews of specific styles in the line describe the wool as genuinely substantial rather than a thin blend — 'great quality and design and actually wool,' as one put it — with a stiffer, structured hand that several called warm for its weight. The most repeated complaint is itchiness against bare skin, coming up across multiple reviews, along with mild pilling and lint pickup with regular wear. Fit varies by style: one runs boxy and oversized through the body, another runs small in the waist and length.
- Strengths
- The wool itself is repeatedly described as substantial and genuinely warm rather than a thin performance blend.
- Watch out for
- Itchiness against the skin is the most repeated complaint, along with mild pilling and lint pickup after regular wear.
- Sizing
- Fit is inconsistent across styles in the line — one runs boxy and large through the body, another runs small in the waist and length — so check the specific style's fit notes rather than assuming true-to-size.
About A.P.C.'s sweaters line as a whole. Sources: A.P.C. Aurelia Sweater Reviews | Rent the Runway · A.P.C. Michelle Sweater Reviews | Rent the Runway
