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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Brown Lambswool Sleeveless Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Sleeveless cut follows Drake's typical slim-fitted body. Expect true-to-size UK sizing; try a size up only if layering thickly.
Quality
Drake's lambswool construction is reliable and durable. Expect even finishing and minimal pilling with proper care.
Is the price fair?
At 225 GBP, this sits at the same mid-premium tier as the purple. Fair price for the brand and fiber, though premium-positioned.
Best for
Neutral layering over long sleeves; someone wanting a versatile, hard-wearing cardie in a classic shade.
Care
Lambswool prefers gentle washing; lay flat or reshape to dry and avoid hanger marks on the armhole edges.
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
