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Browse all Good American sweaters →THE KEEPSAKE CARDIGAN | CHERRY GINGHAM
The verdict
Fit
Cropped cardigans are fitted through the body and waist by design; this gingham version likely hugs the ribs. Runs true to size; shoulder seams should sit at the bone.
Quality
Gingham patterns require careful washing to prevent color loss. Overall construction is typical contemporary—decent seams and closure, but cropped cardigans don't age as gracefully as longer silhouettes.
Is the price fair?
At $128, the price is fair for a trend-responsive piece. Expect it to feel current for 1–2 seasons, less so after.
Best for
Shoppers who love bold patterns and fitted cropped silhouettes, willing to rotate pieces seasonally.
Care
Hand wash or machine wash gently in cool water with white vinegar to set the gingham dye; lay flat to dry.
Fit check: Good American
Varies by lineOwners say the denim fits true to size despite looking tiny off the body, while the sweats and outerwear are cut oversized.
Across independent reviews the denim story is consistent: the jeans look alarmingly small off the body but stretch to fit true to size once on — one long-form reviewer's advice is to "order your true size rather than sizing down." The recurring caveat is Good American's combined size bands (e.g. 6-12): a Yahoo tester at the top of her band found the Always Fits pair "snug, especially through the hips and thighs," and reviewers who sit between sizes report some styles running slightly small. The sweats line reads the opposite way — pieces are deliberately roomy, with "extra fabric in the arms to create an oversized vibe," and owners size down when they want a closer fit. Fit reports on jackets and the shacket are mixed, so per-style checks matter most outside the denim.
Sizing advice: Take your usual size in the jeans even though they look tiny off the body (size up only if you're at the top of a combined size band); in the sweats, size down for anything other than an oversized fit.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Good American Jeans Review: Do They Run Small + Are They … · Good American Jeans Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Good American Jeans review — Yahoo Shopping · Good American Sweats, Essentials & A Really Great Shacket…
What owners report about Good American sweaters
Third-party coverage of Good American's fine-gauge sweaters is scarce; the hands-on reviews that exist cover the sweatshirt-style knits that share this range. Reviewers describe thick, heavyweight cotton fabric that feels sturdy, with cuts designed to look oversized while still fitting through the body. Proportions surprise owners in both directions: cropped styles come up shorter than product photos suggest, while one piece bought true to size turned out more fitted than expected. One reviewer also found the fabric too thick to wear much in a hot climate.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently describe the knit fabric as heavyweight, durable-feeling and comfortable, with oversized cuts that still fit properly through the body.
- Watch out for
- Sizing behavior is inconsistent style to style — some pieces run large, some run fitted, and cropped styles run short — so owners advise checking each style rather than assuming your size.
- Sizing
- Reports vary by style: sweats run large, cropped tops run shorter than they look online, and one reviewer recommends sizing up if you want slouch or room to layer.
About Good American's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Good American Clothing Review | The Quality Edit · Good American Sweats, Essentials & A Really Great Shacket - The Mom Edit
