A Letter From Rose
The Cardigan That Doesn't Look Like a Cardigan
As cozy as your favorite sweater, as polished as a jacket. Here's why the Karina won me over.
Almost every woman who comes into our boutique owns at least one cardigan she secretly doesn't like. She wears it because it's warm, or because it covers her arms, and every time she catches herself in the mirror she thinks: I look like I've given up.
You know the kind. Shapeless, stretched out at the pockets, a little bit sloppy. Comfortable, yes. But not something you'd want to wear to lunch with your friends.
I've always believed you shouldn't have to choose between being cozy and looking put together. Not at our age, and not at any age.
I want to be honest with you: I didn't design the Karina. Olivia and I started out as fashion designers in Italy, but these days we hand-pick the pieces for our boutique. After a lifetime in fashion, I can tell within seconds whether a piece is made with care, and most go straight back.
This one I tried on right there in the stockroom, and I didn't want to take it off. Here's why.
Cozy, but it never looks sloppy
The secret is in the details. Five large, round gold-tone buttons run down the front, and a neat pointed collar frames your face. Together they turn a soft, warm knit into something that looks as polished as a jacket. You can wear it around the house in the morning and straight out to lunch.
★★★★★"I love comfortable sweaters, but at 63 I don't want to look sloppy. The beautiful gold buttons and collar make this feel so much more polished than an ordinary cardigan. It's cozy enough for everyday wear but looks lovely when I go out for lunch."
Louise M., Raleigh, NC
Relaxed, without making you look bigger
This is the part Olivia checked first. Oversized can so easily look boxy. The Karina has dropped shoulders and falls softly over the tummy and hips, but the wavy, scalloped hem at the hip gives it shape, so it flatters instead of swallowing you up.
★★★★★"I'm 66 and usually stay away from oversized sweaters because they can make me look wider. I love how this one falls gently over my stomach and hips without looking boxy. The curved hem gives it such a flattering shape."
Marcia T., Prescott, AZ
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Sleeves with room for real arms
So many women tell me their upper arms aren't what they used to be, and tight sleeves are the first thing they notice. The Karina's sleeves are full and roomy, then gather neatly into ribbed cuffs at the wrist. Plenty of room where you want it, and a tidy finish where it shows.
★★★★★"My upper arms are a little fuller than they used to be, and finding sweaters that fit comfortably can be a challenge. The sleeves on this cardigan have plenty of room without looking baggy. I especially love how neatly they fit around my wrists."
Opal R., Bellingham, WA
It goes with almost everything you own
Wear it with your favorite jeans on a Saturday, or with nice trousers or a skirt when you meet friends for lunch. The navy works with white, cream, denim and camel, so you'll reach for it again and again without having to think about what to wear.
★★★★★"I wanted something I could wear with my favorite jeans but also dress up with nice trousers. This cardigan does both beautifully. I don't have to spend ages deciding what to wear, and I always feel nicely dressed."
Adeline C., Naperville, IL
The little details that get you compliments
Look at the hem. Instead of a plain straight edge, it curves in soft little waves. Add those big gold buttons, and the Karina looks different from every ordinary cardigan in your closet. Noticeable, but never flashy.
★★★★★"I've received so many compliments on the gold buttons! They're such a lovely touch without being too flashy. The scalloped hem makes it look different from all the ordinary cardigans in my closet. It really does look more expensive than I expected."
Ruthanne P., Cary, NC
Made for the body you have today, in twelve colors
We carry the Karina from XS all the way to 3XL, in twelve colors, from navy and cream to wine, khaki, black and soft pink. My advice: check the size chart before you order and go by your measurements. And if it isn't right, you have 30 days to send it back.
★★★★"I'm 61 and wear a 2XL, so I always worry about ordering sweaters online. I followed the size guide and was pleased with how comfortably it fits. There's room through the shoulders and hips without making me feel shapeless. I love the navy color!"
Delores F., Grand Junction, CO
The Karina, against the cardigans you usually find
Why it's only $59.95 right now
After nearly 45 years in America, Olivia and I have decided it's time to retire from the boutique and spend more time with our husbands, our children and our grandchildren here in Florida.
The Karina is part of our final collection. When a size or color is gone, we won't be restocking it. So instead of carrying it into another season, we're saying goodbye to it with our Retirement Sale.
Karina - Oversized Collared Button Cardigan
$119.95$59.95Retirement Sale, Save 50%
- Large gold-tone buttons and a pointed collar
- Relaxed fit with a flattering scalloped hem
- Full sleeves with neat ribbed cuffs
- Twelve colors to choose from
Sizes XS to 3XL · Free UPS shipping · 30-day money-back guarantee
See if your size is still available →Buy 2, get an extra 10% off · Buy 3, get 15% · Buy 4 or more, get 20%. Applied automatically at checkout.
Our Retirement Sale is coming to an end.
Buy 2 get 10%, buy 3 get 15%, buy 4 or more get an extra 20% off. When your size is gone, it's gone.
I don't usually write letters like this. But after a lifetime in fashion, I know when a piece is worth telling you about. If you've been wearing a cardigan you secretly don't like, I hope you find your size and color before it's gone.
Thank you for giving two Italian sisters a home, a community and a lifetime of memories here in Florida.
With love, Rose 🤍
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