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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Purple Lambswool Sleeveless Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Sleeveless cardigans typically cut slim to the body. Drake's trend toward a fitted body; expect UK sizing that runs true.
Quality
Drake's is a heritage British brand known for consistent finishes and durable knitwear. Lambswool in this price range suggests good construction with a soft hand.
Is the price fair?
At 225 GBP (roughly 285 USD) for a lambswool sleeveless piece, this is mid-to-premium tier. The brand commands a heritage premium; the price is fair for the maker, though not cheap.
Best for
Layering over shirts or dresses in cooler months; someone who values British brand heritage and consistent fit.
Care
Lambswool typically prefers hand washing or wool-specific machine cycles; reshape while damp to maintain fit.
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
