Help with sizing swing cardigan and WK quilted jacket

lavendar · ‎03-10-2010

I had stopped shopping until Scarlet appeared.

I wear a S in all of the Linea tops I've ordered. An 8 in the Cady shirt tunic, which is roomy.

Did those of you who ordered the swing cardigan order it in the same size as the tneck? I want to be able to wear it over it.

I was going to order the 8 in the jacket but wonder if it would fit over the T. I noticed the models left it unzipped.

Will be back with the item nos.

vickybliss · ‎12-20-2012

@lavendar wrote:
Did those of you who ordered the swing cardigan order it in the same size as the tneck?

No, I ordered the swing cardigan in size smaller than the tneck. Everyone said that the swing cardigan runs really big. When I laid the tneck over the swing cardigan (which is a smaller size) they were the same through the top and than of course the swing carding goes wider on the bottom. It sounds counter intiutive, but I'm so glad I listen to our linea ladies.

rochelleS · ‎07-21-2011

@lavendar

I ordered both WK'S in my usual size, xs. I'm a bit broad in the shoulder, smaller busted 34, sometimes 36B and the fit is perfectly fine. Do you usually size down? The swing cardi is a generous cut but not hugely larger on me. Consider your bust size, arms and tummy if you go down a size. Also what you may choose to wear underneath. I dislike any constriction when layering garments, especially knits.

Confused yet?

P.S. Perhaps watching the video may help

lavendar · ‎03-10-2010

I've never gone a size down on any Linea. I want the t and cardigan to be worn together, with the skirt coming. The only ENR cardigan I have seemed smaller but I could wear it over the matching T.

36C but very narrow shoulders, short arms. Not much of a tummy; long torso. I'm a small person but carrying a little extra weight due to meds.

The Cady is an 8 and generous; it's the only item I could have gone down a size.

Sister Shopper · ‎07-30-2014

@lavendar

I think Vickybliss described well the same problem I had with the swing cardigan in my regular size. I chose 1 size down and it fits like I think that it should. I tested it by wearing the alabaster shell under the alabaster swing and kept it buttoned to make sure nothing looked lumpy, bumpy, or showed through. It passed the test! So I believe you would be fine with the smaller size if it is available to you. The sleeves were long, but I just turn them up anyway because most times they are longer for me in the whisper knit. I'm not a tiny woman, so I think you will find you can go down 1 size easily if I can. As always, check the click here measurements to be satisfied. I hope this helps you with your decision. I'm still trying to decide on a size for the trench coat myself! Decisions, decisions!

rochelleS · ‎07-21-2011

@lavendar

I still feel your regular size will work for you. That would be a small? I'm not certain if you are considering going to an xxs or xs. You don't want the buttons pull around the bustline which an xs may do, especially with a TN underneath and your bust is bigger than mine. I don't want to disparage anyone, so possibly consider an order and put the other size on check hold and see what you think about the sizing on you upon receipt. Yes, there may be a return fee (cheaper if you post yourself instead of the label) but you won't lose the color or other size in the meanwhile...just a thought.

Note, kind of repeating...are your arms thin, broad across the back both around the bra and waist area? A front tummy? What your slender shoulders give up may be filled out by the rest of your (our) body shape...

lavendar · ‎03-10-2010

I just played the video and think I'd look better in the jacket. I'm built like Jane Traecy (a little more in the chest) and it looks terrible on her.

I can't afford both right now. I was going to get an 8 in the jacket; I think the Cady tunic is just cut larger. Also I look better in jacket type tops; I need a more defined shoulder. I use shoulder pads a lot.