We picked this as the representative Banana Republic sweater. Their collection has other cuts and options in the same tier.
← Back to all sweatersMerino Crew Sweater
About Banana Republic’s sweaters: Banana Republic's knitwear leans office-friendly — merino, cotton-cashmere and extra-fine wool crews in clean, slightly tailored cuts.
Is the price honest?
Fair at $90, better on promo. Reviewers consider it a dependable office-friendly merino — clean and well-cut, though best bought on sale and prone to the usual fine-merino pilling.
What reviewers say
Banana Republic's merino crew is an office-friendly knit — clean, slightly tailored, in genuine merino at a mid-tier price. Owners say it layers well under a blazer and reads polished without effort. Reviewers position it as a dependable mid-tier wool sweater, with the caveats that the value is best on the brand's frequent promotions and that the fine merino pills at friction points like most wool knits. The clean, tailored cut is the strength.
The details
- Material
- Extra-fine merino wool (cotton-cashmere blends available), fine-mid gauge.
- Fit
- Clean slightly-tailored fit, true to size.
- Quality
- Solid mid-tier — genuine merino, clean finishing; pills at friction points over time.
- Best for
- Office layering, smart-casual wear, and a clean tailored merino knit.
- Care
- Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat; shave any pilling.
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