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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Brown Lambswool 6 Button Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Six-button cardigans typically cut slightly roomier than sleeveless pieces. Drake's tend toward a close, structured fit; expect UK sizing.
Quality
Button-front knitwear from Drake's is robust. Expect quality buttons, tight seams, and lambswool that resists pilling and holds shape over years.
Is the price fair?
At 395 GBP, this is premium tier—significantly more than the sleeveless. The extra price reflects the button closure and slightly heavier construction. Fair for the brand, expensive if budget-conscious.
Best for
Standalone wear in cooler weather; someone who values British knitwear heritage and can justify the premium price point.
Care
Check button durability with each wash; lambswool prefers hand washing or wool-gentle cycles with shape-drying.
What owners report about Drake's sweaters
Owners on Styleforum report the knits holding up to heavy use — one wore a fair isle cashmere piece hard all winter with little to any pilling. The range is knitted by different outside mills, and owners note the specs vary between models, so fit is not consistent across the line: some pieces are reported to run small in the chest and body length while others run large. Price is the recurring gripe — even posters who like the knitwear say the brand tends to overcharge relative to what comparable Scottish-knit pieces cost.
- Strengths
- Durability — owners report seasons of hard wear with minimal pilling on the wool and cashmere knits.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is inconsistent from style to style because different mills knit different models, and several owners consider the line overpriced for what it is.
- Sizing
- Measurements differ between models, so owners advise checking each piece's measurements rather than trusting your usual size — and when in doubt, sizing up.
About Drake's's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Who produces Drake's cashmere sweaters/cardigans? — Styleforum · Drakes Knitwear Question - Odd Sizing — Styleforum
