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Browse all Ted Baker sweaters →V-NECK CROP CARDIGAN WITH RIB | BLACK
The verdict
Fit
Crop cardigans are cut shorter (typically hits at natural waist). Ted Baker's proportions are neat; size true for a fitted, not oversized, silhouette.
Quality
USD 50 for a women's cardigan is budget pricing. Expect solid knit and competent seaming, though finishes may be simpler than full-price lines.
Is the price fair?
Excellent value at USD 50 — this is genuinely inexpensive for a recognizable brand piece.
Best for
Women wanting a trendy cropped layer for pairing over tanks or dresses without breaking budget.
Care
Machine-wash delicate or hand-wash in cool water; lay flat to dry to preserve crop length and prevent shoulder stretching.
Fit check: Ted Baker
Varies by lineTed Baker's menswear tops run small and slim — owners consistently size up — while women's numbered pieces skew generous, with bottoms the most likely to run big.
Owners agree the menswear shirts and polos cut slim and small: forum posters call the shirts "on the small side and quite a slim waist," and a golf reviewer who normally wears a medium found a Ted Baker large (size 4) "perfect." The women's side is less uniform: one long-term buyer says the numbered sizing is "on the generous side" (a 3 wearing like a UK 12/14), while forum threads split — tops reported small, trousers and skirts reported big, jackets and dresses roughly true to size. The brand's own 0–7 numeric scales add friction, so checking the per-item conversion chart matters more here than with most brands.
Sizing advice: Size up one in men's shirts, polos, and tees (the cut is slim and small); on women's pieces stay true to size for dresses and jackets but consider a size down in trousers, skirts, and knits.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Are Ted Baker men's shirts true to size? — Mumsnet · Ted Baker Golf review — GolfThreads · Ted Baker clothes sizing explained — Honestly Helen · Ted Baker sizing? — Mumsnet
What owners report about Ted Baker sweaters
Owners describe the brand overall as hit and miss but single out the jumpers as one of its stronger categories — one long-time buyer who graded the range piece by piece rated jumpers excellent while calling t-shirts and polos inconsistent. Another poster's summary was that the brand is generally quite good quality, although certain items may not be as good as others. The recurring complaint is price rather than construction: forum posters call the line a little overpriced at full retail and advise buying on sale unless the fit is exactly right.
- Strengths
- Knitwear is repeatedly named the reliable part of an otherwise uneven range.
- Watch out for
- Full retail pricing — owners describe the brand as more fashionable than good value and say it only makes sense on sale.
About Ted Baker's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Quality of Ted Baker mens clothes — boards.ie · Ted Baker: Is it good quality clothing worth the price tag? — Styleforum
