For the wool silk crew knit cardigan, should I choose based on the actual measurements or the recommended size?
Usually when buying clothes, you check the actual measurements first, but the product details guide you to follow the recommended size rather than the actual measurements, making the criteria confusing.
Due to the nature of knit fabrics with excellent elasticity, the garment stretches to fit the body, so it is better to follow the recommended guide based on your usual clothing size rather than the actual measurement numbers.
Numbers remain static, but knits stretch. Considering the characteristics of knitwear with excellent stretch, INTHERAW suggests choosing the recommended size tailored to your body type rather than the flat measurements taken while laid out[1]. Generally, knitted garments have the property of stretching flexibly from side to side to fit the contours of the body when worn, compared to measurements taken lying flat on the floor.
If you judge solely by the actual flat measurement numbers, it may feel larger than expected. For size 2, the shoulder is 50cm, chest 59cm, sleeve 61cm, and total length 65cm, which is on the relaxed side, but it is actually designed to fit properly on a body type that usually wears 100(L)[2][3]. If you usually wear 105(XL) or above, you can choose size 3[4].
hmmm, rather than being bound by the flat tape measure numbers, trusting the top size you usually wear and choosing accordingly is the way to wear this garment's flexible silhouette naturally.
The detailed actual measurements for size 3 have not been confirmed yet.
Product measurements
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WOOL SILK CREW KNIT CARDIGAN - BLACK
Measurements
| Part | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 총장 | 65cm | 67cm |
| 어깨 | 50cm | 52cm |
| 가슴 ◦ | 59cm | 61cm |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.
Other stated figures
| Part | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 소매 ◦ | 61cm | 62cm |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.