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The verdict
Fit
Knit construction suggests a more relaxed fit than tailored outerwear. Expect comfort-forward proportions with Row refinement.
Quality
The Row applies consistent standards to knitwear: quality fiber, stable construction, and durability expected across the line.
Is the price fair?
Entry-level luxury. At $700, this is The Row's most accessible item; still premium but proportionally better value than coats.
Best for
Women exploring The Row or seeking an approachable layering knit from a luxury brand.
Care
Hand wash or gentle machine cycle recommended for knits; lay flat to dry.
What owners report about The Row jackets & outerwear
Third-party coverage of The Row's jackets is thinner than the prices would suggest, and what exists splits. One detailed owner review of a coat said it "feels really lux overall," crediting the silk lining for making even a synthetic-blend shell read as high-end, while conceding the lighter coats give little warmth. On the skeptical side, a shopper who handled pieces in person reported being disenchanted, calling the leather and stitching underwhelming for the price and attributing much of the appeal to scarcity marketing.
- Strengths
- Owners praise the in-hand feel — plush fabrics and silk linings that make plain, minimal designs read as high-end.
- Watch out for
- Shoppers who inspect pieces in person report middling leather and stitching for the price, and the lighter coats are not warm.
- Sizing
- The one detailed fit report found the cut controlled rather than overly oversized, with sleeves running slightly long on a petite frame.
About The Row's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: The Row Kitan Coat Review — Fairly Curated · Why we (maybe) buy: That The Row jacket dupe — Fit Happens (Substack)