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The verdict
Fit
Standard fitted cardigan cut; expect true to size. Citizens of Humanity cardigans drape well without excess fabric.
Quality
Mid-tier construction typical of the brand's value line. Seams and closure are solid; expect 2–3 seasons of regular wear.
Is the price fair?
Mid-tier pricing well-justified. At $208, good balance between brand name and construction quality.
Best for
Everyday layering needs and someone wanting a reliable cardigan without the premium markup of heavier styles.
Care
Machine wash gentle or hand-wash to preserve the fit and knit 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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