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Soft warmth without weight By Appellate lawyer from Houston TX on 06/08/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Deep rich color, Good Cut, Great for Houston winter, Lightweight, Versatile, Well Made Best Uses: Daily Use, Going Out, Outdoor Activities, Travel Describe Yourself: Classic Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is perfect for the damp and chilly Houston winter, when a ruana or wrap will generally suffice for warmth. I am looking forward to using it as an alternative to a black ruana. A silk scarf or turtleneck will be necessary, however, as the fabric is slightly scratchy. A minor inconvenience, in my view, because of the gorgeous, warm color and warmth-without-weight fabric.
By readerjill from Schenectady, NY on 04/28/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Flattering, Great Color, Lightweight, Soft, Stylish, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Casual Wear, Wear To Work Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Length: Feels true to length Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Haven't worn it too many times but so far it has been exactly right for a few different occasions.
By Director of Nursing from Minneapolis, N on 04/26/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Flattering, Lightweight, Soft, Stylish, Warm Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Length: Feels true to length Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Sweater has a drape and shape to it that is very slimming. It is a thinner sweater coat so it works great for a second layer over a long sleeved t-shirt or blouse. Simple, unfussy---I think the sweater coat is flattering and hides my figure flaws. Wish it came in colors other than the dark grey I bought it in--very, very soft high quality wool. I plan to wear this a lot next fall and winter.
By Li from Seattle on 04/16/2009 Sleeve Length: Feels too short Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: TOO WIDE! Feels like 3 yards worth of material wide, and wide open on the sides... Beautiful wool, odd design.
By Chickiebabe from Bolivia, NC on 03/30/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Flattering, Great Color, Lightweight, Soft, Stylish, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Casual Wear, Night Out, Special Occasions, Wear To Work Describe Yourself: Classic Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Length: Feels true to length Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Oh, I wanted something alpaca for years and now I have this wonderful sweater coat. It is a super article and I cant' wait to wear it. It is a great versatile accessory that will cover many uses. The brown color looks good enough to drink.
Stylish, fun, great for rain and cold By Labrador Lover from Oregon on 03/28/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Good Cut, Lightweight, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I've purchased this cape in black and brown and am planning to purchase the light tan. From researching the Web, I learned that alpaca is warmer than wool, but what I didn't anticipate is that it's great in the rain too. The semi-porous fibers wick the moisture to the surface. When I get where I'm going, I simply shake the cape and hang it to dry (it doesn't take long!).
I'm 5'9" and it hangs well. It looks stylish and feels both comforting and comfortable. I'm enjoying wearing a "coat" that doesn't look like every parka and trenchcoat and jacket that everyone else is wearing.
As for the shedding that a couple reviewers have commented on: yes, it does shed a little, but so do some of my other things, like my mohair and angora scarves. A wool shirt I wore the other day left some fine sheddings on the white blouse I wore underneath. Then there are the two cats and the black lab I live with. So while I wouldn't wear the black or brown cape directly over a white garment, I can't see any alpaca fibers on my colored garments.
Bottom line, I love this cape: it's stylish, warm, water-resistant, and economical (hand washable!). Cape number three, here I come!
By TxTime from houston TX on 03/22/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Great Color, Lightweight, Soft, Warm Best Uses: Casual Wear, Night Out, Wear To Work Describe Yourself: Classic Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels too short Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I wanted to love this given that it is warm, light and made in Peru, not China. But the cut was so long as to be dumpy and the fabric clung in such as way as to make me look lumpy even when only wearing the sweater. The sleeves just made it. They were long enough to reach teh end of my wrist but too be a good fit they should have been about an inch longer.
By Marni from Fairfax, VA on 03/18/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Flattering, Lightweight, Soft, Stylish, Versatile, Warm Describe Yourself: Trendy/Stylish Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Length: Feels true to length Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I was surprised by how very soft and lightweight this wool coat actually is. The only concern I have is that the buttonholes look like they might stretch out of shape over time. I am looking forward to wearing this as a coat once the chill of winter disappears.
By sal from St. Louis, Mo on 03/16/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Soft Best Uses: Warms up a cold evening, Wear To Work Describe Yourself: Trendy/Stylish Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Length: Feels true to length Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a stylish way to warm up cool mornings and evenings. The Alpaca wool is very soft and warm.
By HSWA from Bothell, WA on 03/16/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Flattering, Stylish, Warm Best Uses: Casual Wear, Wear To Work Describe Yourself: Trendy/Stylish Dresser Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Very nice sweater, I did not exspect it to be so long though and I am over six feet tall. It hangs several inches below a regular length coat. It hangs very well and looks very nice. It is a bit clingy, so having smooth style pants are a must. Have not washed it yet but am pleased with it. Got it for a great price and got the gray color as well. Will get a lot of wear out of them next winter.
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