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The verdict
Fit
Puff shoulders sit full; typical puff-sleeve cardigans run true to size. The main drama is in the sleeve, not the body fit.
Quality
Puff sleeves demand reinforced seaming at the cap. Citizens of Humanity executes this, but the sleeve structure is the wear point.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing leans on the puff detail rather than material or core durability. Mid-range cardigans at $300 offer equivalent construction.
Best for
Trend-conscious shoppers who prioritize the distinctive sleeve look and don't mind the premium markup.
Care
Hand-wash; puff sleeves are prone to distortion in the dryer and benefit from air-drying on a flat surface.
Fit check: Citizens of Humanity
Runs largeCitizens of Humanity tends to run about half a size large and stretches with wear, so most owners size down for a fitted look.
A stylist's sizing guide reports the brand "generally run[s] about half a size large" and that owners "expect about an inch of stretch in the waistband after a few hours of wear," advising those between sizes to go down one. Hands-on reviewers back this up across cuts: one who ordered her chart size in the Horseshoe jean found it loose and repurchased a size down, and a shorts reviewer says the relaxed styles "run really big" and always sizes down. The caveat owners flag is line-level: relaxed and baggy cuts run largest, while high-rise styles fit closer to true size — and older forum threads on the skinny-era styles were more mixed.
Sizing advice: Size down one if you're between sizes or want a snug fit — especially in relaxed and baggy cuts, which stretch and loosen with wear; stay true to size only if you want the intentionally slouchy look.
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