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Browse all Taylor Stitch sweaters →The Fisherman Shawl Cardigan in Heather Coal Merino
The verdict
Fit
Shawl-collar design offers a relaxed neckline; merino typically sizes true. Expect generous ease through the body—try on if you prefer a fitted silhouette.
Quality
Merino construction from Taylor Stitch is reliable for repeated wear. Shawl collar adds structural durability versus a standard crew.
Is the price fair?
At $167, this is fair for a merino cardigan with intentional design detail. Premium pricing is mild; good value relative to comparable branded merino.
Best for
Cold-climate layering or outdoor wear; shoppers drawn to classic, unfussy silhouettes with practical warmth.
Care
Hand-wash merino in cool water; lay flat to dry to prevent stretching at the collar seams.
Fit check: Taylor Stitch
True to sizeOwners and reviewers agree Taylor Stitch runs true to size, but the cuts are slim and every pant ships with a long (34"+) inseam.
Reviewers who tested multiple pieces report the brand fits true to its own size chart — one who sized down against the chart got a jacket that was uncomfortably snug and now advises trusting the listed size. Because shirts and knits cut slim, the recurring advice is to take the larger size if you fall between two. On bottoms, waists run true but reviewers consistently flag long inseams — one measured roughly 35-36 inches on a size 34 — so shorter wearers should plan to cuff or hem. A minority of owners report item-level inconsistency, notably on tees, where one buyer had to go from a 40 medium to a 42 large.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size (chest size for shirts), size up only if between sizes since cuts run slim, and budget for hemming pants — inseams start at 34 inches.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles —… · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review — Irreverent Gent · Taylor Stitch Review: Bomber Jacket, All Day Pant & Tees …
What owners report about Taylor Stitch sweaters
Hands-on reviewers describe Taylor Stitch's sweater range as natural-fiber knits — merino wool and cashmere among them — with construction details singled out, such as moss-stitch bodies and reinforced elbows. Published coverage is consistently positive on build quality, with reviewers calling the pieces made to last. The near-universal caveat is cost: one write-up notes the Fisherman Sweater 'doesn't come cheap' at $238. Most coverage comes from menswear reviewers and editors rather than long-running owner threads, so multi-year durability reports on the knits are thin.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the natural-fiber knits (merino, cashmere) and construction detailing, describing the range as made to last.
- Watch out for
- The recurring criticism is price — the Fisherman Sweater 'clocks in at $238' per one review — and independent long-term owner reports on the knits are scarce relative to editorial praise.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report Taylor Stitch runs true to size but cuts slim, and advise taking the larger size if between sizes.
About Taylor Stitch's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater Is an All-Time Classic | The Style Guide · 5 of the Best Taylor Stitch Sweaters | The Coolector · Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles | The Adult Man · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review (2026) - Is it worth it? | Irreverent Gent
