& Other Stories vs Ted Baker: which sweater wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the & Other Stories Wool-Blend Knit Sweater at $99, the Ted Baker Merino Crew Sweater at $110, just $11 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| & Other Stories | Ted Baker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $110 |
| Material | Wool, merino or alpaca blend depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Merino wool, cotton or wool blends depending on style, fine-mid gauge. |
| Fit | Fashion-forward cut, often cropped or relaxed; check the style. | Tailored slim fit, runs trim; consider sizing up. |
| Quality | Mid-tier — design-led with better fibres than high street; alpaca blends shed and pill. | Solid mid-tier — detailed trims and clean finishing; fine wool pills over time. |
| Best for | Design-led knitwear, softer wool and alpaca blends, and fashion-forward cuts. | Smart-casual dressing, detailed trims, and a tailored slim cut. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; de-pill soft blends early. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. |
& Other Stories' $99 knit is a design-led wool, merino or alpaca blend with trend-forward, sometimes cropped cuts; Ted Baker's $110 merino crew is a tailored slim crew with detailed trims that runs trim. The extra $11 buys a sharper, more tailored smart-casual sweater rather than better fiber. One leans fashion, the other leans dressed-up.
- The case for & Other Stories
- Cheaper by $11, softer alpaca blends, design-led cuts, trend-forward styling
- The case for Ted Baker
- Tailored slim fit, detailed trims, smart-casual polish, clean finishing
The bottom lineWhich should you buy?
Buy the & Other Stories if you want a softer, more fashion-led knit and you like cropped or relaxed cuts, and you'll save $11. Pay up for the Ted Baker if you want a trim, tailored crew with sharper detailing for smart-casual dressing, but size up because it runs slim. Both are fine wool that pills over time, so neither wins on longevity. Ted Baker discounts often, so wait for a promo and the $11 gap shrinks or disappears.
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