Fashion

[AuntG]

On 1/11/2014 chprsp said:

I wash on delicate and put them in the dryer for a short time.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was hoping someone would tell me this because that is typically how I do my laundry.

[crdlb]

On 1/11/2014 AuntG said:

Two things that caught my eye were the V-Neck Whisper Knit Sweater and a Cardigan without buttons. Noticed that they are hand wash, and frankly, that may be the deal breaker with me.

I think many of us wash them in the washing machine on delicate. I wash mine inside out in a lingerie bag. I do lay flat to dry, but give them a quick toss with a dryer sheet beforehand so they get a little ffluff first.

[welshgirl]

I delicate wash my whisper knits too. Then I lay them to dry.

My basic building blocks would be much the same as what others have suggested. I love the whisper knit V-necks and cardigans. I have 3 black (such a basic), 2 mallard, and one of every other color V-neck.

The ponte knit is also great. Pick a color like navy, black or walnut. Get some skirts and pants from Linea in those colors. Get some of the whisper knit tops and have fun with the jackets and cardigans.

What I love is that my Linea pieces work together so well! Have fun!

[Belle_Femme]

My first Linea purchase was a jacket. After falling in love with the fit, fabric and design, I tried other items in the line. Some of my early purchases were the wool jackets and skirts and the rib knit wool blend skirts. The window pane silk blouse is also part of my collection, and I was fortunate to get it in a number of colors. Some women wore it as a jacket, but I used it as a blouse with suits. I also loved Louis' embroidered sweaters and have quite a few in my collection.

Although we don't see those offered now, the items he has been offering the last few years, although not in 100% wool, still maintain the quality in terms of detail and design. Louis also does a very nice job of finding fabrics that mimic those silks, linens and wools we loved but which are now price prohibitive.

First, think about your lifestyle. Do you need office wear in addition to casual? If so, Louis has a wonderful selection of matching jackets and skirts or pants. Unless you are wedded to bright colors, I agree with the others who recommended trying a neutral, like black, walnut or navy in a jacket, add some neutral pants and skirts to match and contrast with the jacket, and then pick up some WK sweaters (I love the cardigans and V-necks) and the Kate or poet blouses in coordinating colors.

[Belle_Femme]

I wash my WK sweaters inside out in the washing machine on the delicate cycle and line dry them.

[3blackdogs]

Hi, new to the Linea ladies!!! One quick question: since I am plus size will the Whisper Knits work or will it reveal more than should be shown??!! I have always liked him and his clothes are so pretty - I am now in the market to for his clothes. Thanks

[Belle_Femme]

On 1/11/2014 3blackdogs said:

Hi, new to the Linea ladies!!! One quick question: since I am plus size will the Whisper Knits work or will it reveal more than should be shown??!! I have always liked him and his clothes are so pretty - I am now in the market to for his clothes. Thanks

I wear an XL in the WK sweaters and have never had any issues with lumps or bumps showing.