Amazon EssentialsWomen's Lightweight Open-Front Cardigan Sweater (Available in Plus Size)

My husband frequently washes my laundry for me because I suffer from chronic pain. I am aware that the fiber content of this cardigan contains 55% cotton, which helps my skin to breathe. My hubby put the cardigan in the washer on cold water, delicate cycle. Then he put it in the dryer on low heat. The dryer caused significant shrinkage even on low heat. If the yarn isn’t prepared properly by pre-shrinking before constructing the garment, you can count on some shrinkage even if you hang it up to dry. However, if you hang it to dry, there will be less shrinkage. But if you use the dryer on any heat at all, you can count on excessive shrinkage. In the old days when I was young, American made clothing was prepared properly by pre-shrinking the yarn to reduce the amount of shrinkage in a new garment. Nowadays we have garments coming to the US from all over the world, and fairly priced garments (as opposed to designer garments, which most of us can’t afford) won’t be prepared in the manner I described. You should anticipate that when purchasing natural fiber garments, meaning cotton, linen, and especially wool of all kinds. Even the best wool that says it won’t shrink, will almost always shrink a little bit. I never put new natural fiber garments in the dryer until I know for sure after several washings that they won’t shrink anymore. The synthetic fibers mixed with natural won’t protect the garment from shrinkage. Knowing this ahead of time, I purchased this cardigan in one size larger than I normally wear. Make sure you check the measurements the seller should post when selling a garment online, because there is no such thing as uniform sizing in this or any other country. This is why in the old days, we always tried things on before we bought something. The same goes with color in the garment. You probably have found that many garments will bleed starting with the first wash & continue to do so for an indeterminate amount of time, sometimes forever. For this reason, use cold water to reduce the amount of bleeding & always wash those garments separately until the time they have stopped shedding color. You’ll know when it’s safe to wash with other garments. I have noticed that many manufacturers are now recommending hand washing for 100% cotton garments. This is something new to me. I have always been able to machine wash my cotton garments simply because cotton is a very sturdy fiber. However, there could be a good reason they’re telling you to hand wash, such as the fabric could be very fine or thin, making it delicate, or another reason I’m unaware of. Use your best judgement. I would recommend hand washing the first few times and then reassessing the need for hand washing after that. I have experience over the years with different fabric types and fibers and have picked up a few common sense techniques. I have done a lot of sewing and worked in a bridal shop doing alterations for a while. But anyone can learn these things about garments and their care by doing a little research. I think that because this cardigan is very much a favorite of mine and I own at least 5 different colors, I will purchase the next one two sizes up to see how it works out for me after washing. If I had washed my own sweater, I would probably have hung it to dry. But my crippled body doesn’t work well anymore & I suffer from chronic pain. I’m so blessed to have my husband do my laundry for me when I’m in too much pain to do it for myself.

I normally wear an 18W or 1X in sweaters and shirts. Based on the sizing suggestions I ordered the camel color in XL. I machine washed it in cold water on gentle along with some other sweaters. Due to the cotton content I put it in the dryer along with the other sweaters (acrylic) on medium for about 5 minutes, took it out and laid it flat on top of the dryer while the other sweaters dried. When completely dried I tried it on and it fits exactly as before washing, just as pictured. Appears to be well made and I love the camel color, will go great with so many things, especially khaki. Can’t go wrong with this sweater for this price.

Great piece for layering. Light weight and keeps Shape in elbows when worn all day Washes well in washer and drier. Only shrunk a tad. Very comfy. A bit pricey though IMO.

This can be thrown on over almost anything and makes the outfit look finished.I bought the charcoal gray and it goes well with my black pants without being too matchey.

This is the cardigan to throw over any outfit. I get chilly all the time and this is always fitting. 105lbs size 2 I got an xs and it fits perfectly. 5'1 and it hits a few inches above mid thigh. The cut out sides gives it a look. A little overpriced but for as much as it's worn, it's worth it.

This is a great layering sweater for over tees and blouses. Not a bulky sweater. I bought the Light Grey as my summer sweater and now bought the darker Grey for my fall wardrobe. It compliments any outfit.

Super thin material. Not great quality.

This sweater served all of my expectations! Soft, light, and just fantastic. It even matched the slacks that was purchased from another store perfectly!

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Un peu fin . Du couple tomber pourrait être plus seyant. Mais tout à fait correct

Ligero y cómodo pero con buena calidad. Se ve lindo

non l'ho ancora usata ma mi sembra buona e anche il colore è un bel bianco

True to photo, comfortable to wear, washes easily. Only negative is it does crease but these drop out out again after washing.