At Comme des Garçons, we aim to balance modernity and tradition with our fine and carefully considered knitwear. Our knitwear is crafted in Japan with 100% Fine Wool and features our famous heart patch embroidery. Our garments utilize traditional Japanese sizing and have a deliberate slim-fit. If you are shopping for a Comme des Garçons Cardigan in the United States, we recommend the following sizing:
Size Up One Full Size: For a comfortable and classic fit, with the ability to layer underneath.
Stay True to Size: For a sleek, tailored fit, and a true Japanese silhouette.
Understanding the Comme des Garçons Wool Cardigan Fit
When it comes to knitwear, you should know how our design works so you can find your perfect fit. Our Comme des Garçons Wool Cardigan have special design traits of Japanese tailoring: Seams are positioned higher and are narrowed. Waists are tapered. Torsos are shorter. For our customers in the U.S. who are used to a traditional and relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up, which gives the ability to layer, while maintaining the intended style of the piece. Investing in luxury means getting the sizing right. Subtle or loud, the sizing of the Comme des garcons Cardigan means that your knitwear will maintain its shape and comfort for years.
Your True Commedesgarcons Cardigan Size
The dimensions of each carding are designed in a way that places the heart patch of the Commedesgarcons Cardigan right on the wearer’s chest. The design of the Commedesgarcons Cardigan is meant to maintain the shape of the garment while providing a luxurious feel, whether you’re dressing up or down while pairing the cardigan with denim.
How Does the Comme des Garçons Wool Cardigan Fit?
The hallmark of Japanese craftsmanship is instantly apparent in the classic Comme des Garçons Wool Cardigan. Compare the sleek silhouette of our premium wool knits, designed to sit close to the body, to the casual cardigans that look unfinished.
Much of the beauty of our design lies in the details, which makes our garments flatter your natural build at:
The Snug Chest: Reinforces structure and elevates the drape of even the most casual outfits.
Fine Wool: The 100% fine wool gently hugs the torso without restriction.
Under-Layering: Perfectly smooth over a tee or oxford button down.
The Ideal Commedesgarcons Cardigan Fit
To our U.S. friends, this is the most important in knowing how to style this piece. The ribbed cuffs and the hem rest at exactly the wrist and the hips to avoid a bulky effect and to ensure a tailored fit.
For a Relaxed Fit: Size up one from your typical U.S. sizing for a classic American look.
For Runway Fit: Go with your typical size for the sought after, high-fashion, narrow look.
At the end of the day, the fit of our knitwear is designed for how you would like to style it. The perfect Comme des Garçons Wool Cardigan size delivers and preserves its shape and luxury appeal for years to come.
Material & Care: Does Japanese Wool Shrink?
Comme des Garçons sources the highest quality raw materials for our knitwear. Authentic Commedesgarcons Cardigans are made in Japan with the highest quality Japanese wool. The yarns are lightweight and warm, making them ideal for layers throughout the seasons. The inner and outer fibers of the yarns are wool, making them very delicate.
To protect: the delicate structure of your Commedesgarcons cardigan, we recommend protecting it from heat and friction.
Important Warning: If a hot wash or a tumble dry is used, the yarns will contract and lock together, resulting in the loss of the slim-fit silhouette of the cardigan, and permanently shrinking the cardigan.
Protecting the Shape of Your Commedesgarcons Cardigan
While home washing is an option, it is an extremely poor choice, and will ruin the fabric and structure of your cardigan. We recommend the following for protecting the luxury and structure of your Commedesgarcons Cardigan:
Professional Dry Cleaning: The best option to protect the structure and design of the cardigan.
Wool care routines (Alternative): These routines are done at your own risk and require the wool be submerged in cold water, and a wool care product be used. The wool is then kept flat and dry, protected from twisting or wringing.
Making an investment into luxury fashion requires a diligent eye so that the clothing retains the new quality look. By protecting and caring for your cardigan, this luxury investment will remain a staple.
Frequently Asked Questions About CDG Cardigan Sizing
Should I buy my usual size, or should I size up?
We advise most of our US customers to increase their size by one full size. For example, if you are an American size medium, you should buy a size large from our collection. This will give you a relaxed classic fit and will allow you to layer the cardigan under your outerwear. If you would like to maintain the highly structured, traditional Japanese slim look, we invite you to shop using your regular size.
Are the men’s and women’s cardigans sized differently?
Definitely. Our women’s sweaters have a shorter overall length and a slight reduction in sleeve length with an overall smaller size and waist. In contrast, the men’s versions are designed to hold a straight, traditional unisex cut, of larger size, with more space across the chest and shoulders. The right fit of your luxury knitwear is important and will allow your knitwear to retain its high-fashion aesthetic, and drape nicely on your frame. Our Comme des garcons Cardigan, in the correct fit, will remain a comfortable flattering and classic piece, in your wardrobe, for a long time.