One of the best brands I’ve discovered in the past few years is La Ligne. It’s a casually cool, effortlessly chic brand started by former Vogue editors Valerie Macaulay and Meredith Melling and Molly Howard, rag & bone’s former head of business development.
When I wear their sweaters, I am always asked about them. They are those kind of pieces that just instantly look special on. Today I am giving this post a refresh to share a few of my newest La Ligne sweaters. I have also curated a selection of current styles I am eyeing from their latest collections. You can shop that via the widget at the bottom of this post.
It’s one of those special brands I just can’t quit and have been really happy with.
La Ligne Sweaters Review
The La Ligne founders wanted to start a brand that was timeless and classic, wearable and yet has a je ne sais quoi element about it. They started with the iconic stripe and have built out the line to include everyday essentials as well as statement making dresses and other pieces.
In the words of the founders, “If you can’t eat, dance, sleep and drink in it, we won’t make it. And while some clothes stay and some go, these are the ones that stick around.”
The brand has grown a cult following and has been seen on loads of celebrities and tastemakers – everyone from Olivia Wilde to Chris Rock and Laura Brown.
I started my La Ligne collection with their iconic striped knitwear and have grown a collection of sweaters from the brand now given how much I wear each. They are true wardrobe staples and while this brand is certainly an investment – the pieces are beautifully crafted and made to last and never go out of style.
La Ligne Sizing
I have found the sizing to be a bit all over the place so today I am breaking down the styles I own and sharing what size I wear. For reference, I am typically a 6/M in most clothing brands. The brand offers loads of sweater styles to choose from in addition to those I am reviewing below as well so their entire knitwear collection is worth perusing.
I also like that they do weekly drops and often show inspiration of how to style their pieces when they announce the drops via email. Definitely worth signing up for their newsletters.
While they got started with and excel in knitwear, do not sleep on their denim and dresses either. Loads of beautiful, elevated styles often with special details. Several of my most favorite dresses are by La Ligne.
I also love the brand’s Colby Pant which have gone viral for good reason. They’re a great wide-leg trouser. I wear the M. You can see them on me HERE.
Right now for a limited time I have a promo code for 10% off your first order – use MEGHAND10 at checkout.
La Ligne Marin Sweater
This is the sweater that really put the label on the map. The most plush, luxurious sweater with a perfectly slouchy oversized yet tailored fit – the La Ligne Marin Sweater is a cashmere dream. Warm enough for the winter but also magically great for summer nights, too.
I love the wide variety of colors it comes in and I now own the Cream/Ivory Stripe and the Navy/Ivory Sweater.
Related: The Best Cashmere Sweaters
I own this sweater in both a Small (in Navy) and a Medium (in Cream) as it runs oversized so it depends on how you’d like it to fit. It is available in sizes XXS-3X.
If you’re more of a cardigan person, shop the Marin Cardigan.
Solid Marin Sweater
Thanks to the success of the OG Marin sweater, they released the Solid Marin Sweater which is a newer release and now available in several colors.
It is available in sizes XXS-3X. I’m wearing a M above.
They also make a V-neck version now.
La Ligne Mini Marin Sweater
The Mini Marin is the cropped, slightly shruken version of their Marin Sweater. I like to pair it with high waisted pants or denim but it also goes well with midi skirts thanks to its cropped fit. It’s made from a chunky 7-ply knit made of 30% cashmere and 70% wool.
I have this in two colors as well – Black/Cream and Navy/White. I wear it in a size Medium but recommend sizing up if you like a roomier fit. Comes in loads of fun stripe color combos and sizes XS-3X now.
Solid Mini Marin Sweater
With how much I wore my striped Mini Marins, I bought the Solid Mini Marin when it came out. Perfectly plush and cropped but not too cropped. This one is truly perfect for dressing up or dressing down.
I sized up to a L in it for a more oversized fit.
La Ligne Mini Marina Sweater
The Marina is a similar 100% cotton take on the beloved stripe sweater. It features a rollneck but that is subtle (I am usually not a big fan of a rollneck sweater).
I haven’t photographed it yet but I have the Navy/Cream in a size L. I definitely find it to run on the smaller size.
I also love the look of this sweater as a cardigan: the Mini Marina Cardigan, too.
La Ligne Toujours Sweater
Named because you’ll want to wear it tous les jours. (‘all the days’ in French), this Toujours Sweater is a great ribbed cashmere sweater with a loose crewneck and slouchy yet put together silhouette.
It’s 100% cashmere and has a chunky gauge rib made of five ply cashmere. It’s got a drop shoulder and hits below the hip making it a cozy sweater to throw on and be surrounded in super plush cashmere. I like to style mine with jeans or my favorite faux leather leggings.
It comes in a variety of colors that they do tend to change up and I would recommend sizing down. I’m wearing a size Small in the Ivory above. Available in sizes XS-3X.
La Ligne Jack Sweater
If you already own the bestselling Marin and Marina Sweaters, you will love the Jack sweater. It is made from 100% lightweight and super soft Merino wool and has a super cool fit. It’s not too long, not too short and has oversized sleeves that make it more fashion forward.
It comes in XS-XL and I sized up to the L.
La Ligne Lean Lines Sweater
Hands down my most worn La Ligne style.
This Lean Lines Sweater is a great year round essential striped sweater in 100% lightweight cashmere. I love the Black & Tan I bought as it looks great layered under black jackets or camel coats. It’s super soft, not overly bulky and comes with side slits that make it easy to tuck.
I particularly like the extra long sleeves on this as I think it looks chic to have them sticking out underneath a coat or blazer.
This knit is available in XXS – XL and I sized up to a L.
Because it is a thinner weight I find it perfect to travel with and it makes it easy to style it over the shoulders like I did here:
And I now own it in three color ways as it is one of my most worn sweaters year round. There are now loads of color combinations available and Solids, too which I just purchased when they were restocked. I got the black and the ivory in a size L.
La Ligne Solid Lean Lines Sweater
Wearing a size L.
Seen paired with a La Ligne skirt.
La Ligne Ben Sweater
This lightweight sweater is so luxe. It’s a silk/cashmere blend and is a wardrobe staple for me – polished and elevated in look and feel. It’s perfect worn on as a layering piece (it is quite thin!) but also great in Spring or Summer draped over your shoulders.
It comes in sizes XXS-XL. I’m wearing a size L. A variety of colors are available.
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Do La Ligne sweaters pill?
Some of their styles do pill some with a lot of wear. But I just clean them up when necessary with a fabric shaver. This keeps my sweaters (especially my favorite cashmere styles) looking like-new.
Monogramming
The brand allows for monogramming on a variety of their styles. It is such a cute way to make your piece extra special or it makes for an extra touch with a gift.
While I’ve always shopped La Ligne online, you can also find them at a few of their own stores, too.
I’ve also shopped their pieces at Shopbop, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Net a Porter as well.
The brand offers extended sizing and also design styles for Men which I think are really chic.
If you’re curious about sizing or styling further, too – you can email any questions to the La Ligne Styliste at styliste@lalignenyc.com. And shop their most popular styles in their Back in Stock shop.
The brand used to do free shipping however now charge for it no matter what you spend so I hope the above size guidance will be helpful as you shop. They do free returns and exchanges however and I’ve had ease doing exchanges in the past with them when I needed a different size.
La Ligne Promo Code
As mentioned, I have a promo code you can use for your first purchase of La Ligne! Use code MEGHAND10 at checkout.
And if you’re looking for more fun striped styles at a lower price point, I recommend you check out the French label Sezane.
Related: The Best Sezane Essentials
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I just bought my first La Ligne sweater on sale on Net a Porter and definitely referenced this review for sizing help! ?
I appreciated the style and sizing information since I am new to the brand and purchased three sweaters. Fingers crossed I made the correct choice with size, color and size.
whoops! I meant style.
Look forward to hearing what you think!!
My purchases arrived and I am so glad I read your excellent review of different La Ligne sweaters.
1. La Ligne Marin wool blend sweater in cream with stripes in cream, burgundy, mint and navy. Size small is 23″ across. A little too oversized. but $395 for $175. I was sale shopping this week.
2. La Ligne fitted lean line 100% cashmere is my favorite. Pale blue with tan stripes $275 on sale at Nordstrom for $165. Measures across 19.25″.
3. La Ligne mini Toujour in large. Purchased per your size assessment. It measures 22.5″ across and is similar to the Marin small. Price: $295 on sale online with Nordstrom for $43.97. It only came in tan with very pale thin blue stripes.
Your blog was invaluable this week with trying a new brand. I hope I can pull off the oversize sweater look and plan on pairing with toothpick jeans since I am 5’1″.
I hope this is permitted to write about a different brand, but I wanted to try oversized sweaters and pattern this season, and purchased two fair isle sweaters in the same sweater recently worn in the roll neck/fair isle sweater worn by the newly titled Princess of Wales.
I like both brands. I think the La Ligne quality really stands out.
Can you tell me why you got the large in the La ligne lean lines sweater? All your others seem to be small or medium. I’m going to order this in the tan/ cream lines. But am unsure about size..thanks. As always love your style choices. Just ordered the Jenni kayne fisherman. Charlotte
It is more fitted and since I have a larger chest I wanted it to not be so form-fitting! I love the fit of the L!