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Layering note

Unlined and graded opaque on the rig. It is cropped above the bust, so it covers the shoulder and leaves the bodice of the dress visible.

Light Knit Shrug, photographed in ordinary diffused daylight.

Cover & Layer

Light Knit Shrug

$69 USD

A cropped fine-gauge shrug that covers the shoulder without covering the bodice.

Light and lining

Opaque
Under our backlight rig, the outline of the form behind the fabric is not readable.
Unlined
There is no second layer anywhere in this piece.

In moving air

Light — the hem lifts readily in moving air. Expect to hold it on an exposed walkway.

This is a description of how the cloth behaves, not a promise about the weather.

Size
Colourway

Colour on a screen is never the colour in a room. See how we photograph colour before ordering a pale or a saturated shade.

This piece is sheer or unlined. Your bag will remind you to look at the layering note before checkout.

Price shown in US Dollars (USD). Free standard shipping within the United States on orders over $150 USD.

Orders leave our warehouse within 1–2 business days; standard US delivery takes a further 3–7 business days.

30-day returns on unworn pieces with tags attached. Pieces that have been worn, or that carry make-up marks or fragrance, cannot be accepted. Full return conditions · Shipping and delivery

This is a one-time purchase. There is no membership, no monthly plan and no rental option.

The label

Fibre content
70% Viscose, 30% Nylon
Care
Machine wash cold on gentle in a mesh bag, dry flat.
Country of origin
Made in China
Machine washable
Yes — see the care line above for the cycle.
Fabric weight
160 g/m²

Fibre content, care instructions and country of origin are printed on the sewn-in label of every piece and repeated here. A piece missing any of these three is not listed on this website.

What this fabric does

  • Fine gauge. It snags on rings and on rough chair backs.
  • Dry flat; it stretches long on a hanger while damp.
Fabric and care in full

Why it is made this way

The problem with a cardigan over an evening dress is that it hides the dress. This one stops 4 cm below the bust, so the bodice line stays visible and the shoulder is covered.

It weighs 110 g in the base size and lives in a bag without complaint.

Measured, not estimated

Every number below is taken from the finished garment laid flat and doubled, in centimetres and inches. Tolerance is ±1 cm. How each measurement is taken.

Measured size table for Light Knit Shrug, in centimetres and inches
SizeBustWaistHipLengthShoulder
US 081 / 31.9″79 / 31.1″81 / 31.9″36.8 / 14.5″36.5 / 14.4″
US 286 / 33.9″84 / 33.1″86 / 33.9″37.2 / 14.6″37 / 14.6″
US 491 / 35.8″89 / 35″91 / 35.8″37.6 / 14.8″37.5 / 14.8″
US 696 / 37.8″94 / 37″96 / 37.8″38 / 15″38 / 15″
US 8101 / 39.8″99 / 39″101 / 39.8″38.4 / 15.1″38.5 / 15.2″
US 10106 / 41.7″104 / 40.9″106 / 41.7″38.8 / 15.3″39 / 15.4″
US 12111 / 43.7″109 / 42.9″111 / 43.7″39.2 / 15.4″39.5 / 15.6″
US 14116 / 45.7″114 / 44.9″116 / 45.7″39.6 / 15.6″40 / 15.7″

On the models

  • Model D — 173 cm tall, 86/68/93 cm, wearing US 4.
  • Model C — 163 cm tall, 99/82/106 cm, wearing US 12.

We publish two different sets of body measurements on every piece because one model tells you almost nothing. Whether clips were used to adjust fit is disclosed here.

A dress form with measuring tapes at the bust, waist, hip, shoulder and full length.

Where we would wear it

Dress codes we list this under: Casual, Semi-formal.

Occasion labels are our suggestion, not a rule. Dress codes vary by host — always follow the invitation.

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