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Browse all Citizens of Humanity sweatshirts →Pilar Waffle Crewneck in Pashmina
The verdict
Fit
Citizens of Humanity cuts the Pilar with fitted contemporary proportions. Waffle knit adds texture without bulk; expect a closer fit than fleece.
Quality
Waffle knit from this brand is refined and breathable. At 138 USD, the construction is solid and the fabric should age well with gentle care.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium tier. The textured knit and fitted cut justify the price for someone valuing craft detail.
Best for
A woman building a contemporary wardrobe who wants a fitted, textured crewneck suitable for both casual and smart-casual settings.
Care
Hand wash or delicate machine cycle in cool water; lay flat to dry to preserve the waffle structure.
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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What owners report about Citizens of Humanity sweatshirts
Independent coverage of Citizens of Humanity's sweatshirt line is sparse — the brand's reputation rests on denim, and what owner feedback exists comes from verified buyers on stockist sites. Those buyers describe the Kennedy pullover as well made and notably soft and cozy inside, and single out its 100% cotton fabric as increasingly rare to find. Stockist listings put the men's Vintage Crewneck at a midweight 72% cotton / 28% polyester fleece. There is not yet enough owner feedback on record to establish how the fleece holds up to repeated wear and washing.
- Strengths
- The few verified buyers on record praise construction and the soft, cozy interior, with the 100% cotton Kennedy style called out specifically.
- Watch out for
- No recurring failure pattern is documented, but the owner record is thin and short-term, so long-term durability is unproven at stockist prices around $158–$178.
- Sizing
- The Kennedy style is cut intentionally oversized; buyers advise ordering your usual size, since sizing down can look cropped and sizing up gets baggy.
About Citizens of Humanity's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Citizens Of Humanity Women's Kennedy Sweatshirt | $178.00 | Saint Bernard · Citizens of Humanity Vintage Crewneck Sweatshirt | Shopbop · Citizens of Humanity Men's Collegiate Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt | $158.00 | Saint Bernard
