La Ligne has become one of those brands I return to again and again. Founded by former Vogue editors Valerie Macaulay and Meredith Melling alongside Molly Howard, formerly of rag & bone, the brand is known for effortlessly chic wardrobe staples and in particular, its signature striped sweaters.

I bought my first La Ligne sweater years ago and my collection has grown considerably since. I now own many of the brand’s most popular sweater styles — several in multiple colors — and they remain some of the most-worn pieces in my wardrobe. They’re the kind of sweaters that make even jeans and flats feel pulled together and I am regularly asked about them when I wear them.

Below, I’m sharing my complete, freshly updated La Ligne sweaters review including how each style fits, what size I wear, which ones I reach for most and whether I think La Ligne sweaters are worth the investment.

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 Promo Code: New customers can use code MEGHAND10 for 10% off their first La Ligne order.

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 from the selection of La Ligne dress options.

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.

Are La Ligne Sweaters Worth It?

In my experience, yes — particularly if you’re someone who values great knitwear and tends to wear the same favorite sweaters year after year. La Ligne sweaters are undeniably an investment, but the cost per wear on mine has been excellent. I reach for my Lean Lines, Mini Marin and Solid Mini Marin sweaters constantly and several have been in my wardrobe for years.

What I particularly appreciate is that the designs don’t feel trend-driven. The striped styles have become signatures of the brand and the solid knits are equally timeless. I also find them incredibly easy to style — with jeans and flats, trousers, skirts or layered underneath coats and blazers.

That said, I don’t think every La Ligne sweater is going to be worth the investment for every person. The fits vary considerably between styles, which is why I’ve included detailed sizing notes for every sweater I own below.

My Favorite La Ligne Sweaters

If you’re new to La Ligne and aren’t sure where to start, these are the three styles I personally recommend most:

Best Overall: Lean Lines Sweater — My most-worn La Ligne sweater and the easiest to wear year round.

Best Chunky Knit: Mini Marin Sweater — Plush, substantial and one of the brand’s most recognizable styles it is extremely versatile and has such a great fit.

Best Cotton Sweater: Mini Marina Sweater — My pick for spring, summer and transitional weather when I don’t want wool or cashmere. Be sure to size up!

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 a bit 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 and is now available in a variety of colors.

It is available in sizes XXS-3X. I’m wearing a M above.

La Ligne Mini Marin Sweater

The Mini Marin is the cropped, slightly shrunken 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 as soon as it came out and it’s become one of my most-worn sweaters. It’s perfectly plush with a cropped-but-not-too-cropped fit that works particularly well with high waisted jeans and trousers.

This one is truly perfect for dressing up or dressing down. I now own it in four colors. It is SUCH a great plush knit. The crop on it is perfect for wearing with high waisted jeans or trousers.

I sized up to a L in it for a more oversized fit. 

I wear the black constantly in Fall and Winter.

It’s great with more high waisted trousers or I also wear it often with the brand’s gone-viral Colby Pants.

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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). Because of the fabrication I find it a great Spring and Summer sweater and it looks particularly nice draped over your shoulders. 

Above I am wearing the Navy/Cream in a size XL. 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 Solid Marina Sweater

Of course there’s a non “mini” version too that is the un-cropped 100% cotton version.

I haven’t photographed mine but I got the black in a size XL.

A quick note on Marin vs. Marina: La Ligne’s Marin sweaters are its chunky wool-cashmere styles, while the Marina collection offers a similar signature look in 100% cotton. I reach for the Marin styles when I want warmth and the Marina styles during transitional weather and warmer months.

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 four colorways as it is one of my most worn sweaters year round. There are now loads of color combinations available.

La Ligne Solid Lean Lines Sweater

Of course after wearing my striped collection to death, I had to get the solid versions.

I own the black, the ivory and the camel now all in a size L. I love the long cuffs and how easy it is to tuck.

La Ligne Solid Lean Lines V-Neck Sweater

I am not usually a v-neck gal, but this one changed my mind. I’m wearing mine in a size L but probably could have done a M as the neckline makes it fit a bit different than the crewneck I own in several colors and adore.

Just like the crewneck version, the extra long sleeves on this make it look chic when styled with a jacket.

I particularly like it layered over a favorite crewneck tee. 

La Ligne Solid Lean Lines Cardigan

Prefer a cardigan? This style now comes in a cardigan version. I bought it in black in a size L.

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 as a layering piece (it is quite thin!) but also great in Spring or Summer draped over your shoulders.

Related: The Best Sweaters for Spring and Summer: Styling Tips & Fabrics to Shop

It comes in sizes XXS-XL. I’m wearing a size L.

I now own it in both black and the pretty oat color. A variety of other colors are available as is a v-neck version and a cardigan version. (A friend has the cardigan version and adores it.)

La Ligne Ben Polo Sweater

For a preppier style, they offer the same Ben fabric in a polo style.

I find the Ben Polo to run a bit roomier than the OG Ben Sweater. I’m wearing a L here but could have done a M for a slightly more fitted look.

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La Ligne Sizing

I have found the sizing to be a bit all over the place, so in this La Ligne sweaters review, 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 but since I have a larger chest I often size up in sweaters – especially a cardigan style if I want to wear it buttoned.

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.

Do La Ligne sweaters pill?

Some of my La Ligne sweaters have pilled with repeated wear, particularly the softer cashmere and wool styles. I don’t consider this unusual for natural-fiber knitwear and it hasn’t deterred me from buying them.

I use a fabric shaver as needed to remove pills, which makes a huge difference in keeping my sweaters 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. I have my initials on the cuff of one of my Marin Sweaters and it always gets me compliments.

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 and Net a Porter.

The brand offers extended sizing and also designs 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 [email protected]. And shop their most popular styles in their Bestsellers and Back in Stock shop.

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

After years of wearing La Ligne, the brand remains one of my favorites for investment-worthy knitwear. My collection has grown slowly because I genuinely wear these sweaters over and over again — and the fact that I’ve purchased several styles in multiple colors probably says more than anything else in this review.

If I were buying my first La Ligne sweater today, I’d start with the Lean Lines for its versatility or the Mini Marin if you want the chunky striped knit the brand does so well. And if you’re deciding between styles or wondering about sizing, feel free to leave a comment below — I’m happy to share more specifics from the styles I own.

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