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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Ecru Lambswool Sleeveless Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Sleeveless and cardigan shape allow layering over long-sleeve tees or under heavier knits. Ecru blends with most tones. Drake's cuts tend toward classic proportions; size true for comfort over a base layer.
Quality
Lambswool at this price from Drake's is softly spun, resistant to pilling, and should retain shape through moderate wear. Sleeveless construction avoids elbow wear, extending life.
Is the price fair?
Budget-friendly for a sleeveless cardigan from a recognized knitwear brand. Good value if you're building a layering wardrobe rather than buying statement pieces.
Best for
A minimalist dresser building a seasonal capsule who wants an ecru sleeveless layer to wear over basics or under structured blazers.
Care
Machine wash on a wool cycle or hand wash; lay flat to dry to avoid stretching the armholes.
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
