I?m glad I ordered a size larger. I?m 5?8?, 145 lb and usually wear a men?s small. I ordered a men?s M and it fits perfectly! I love the slightly wider neck than most men?s sweaters. The price seemed a little high relative to the other alpaca sweaters I?ve bought but I love it so no regrets.
Absolutely lovely skirt. It is lined, with elastic in the back. The weight of it is substantial. The stitching is of great quality and the embroidery as beautiful as the picture. I predict this garment will last me many years for it's quality. Definitely worth the price. I have never been disappointed with the quality of Novica's products but I admit it took me two years to purchase. Luckily for me the skirt kept coming back in the fall catalog and I only regret not making the purchase sooner. I plan to wear over the holidays. I hope more similar skirts will become available in the future.
I've purchased multiple robes from Novica. They are all rayon but this one is unbelievably soft and drapes perfectly compared to the others (the others are a bit stiffer and need some ironing). The pattern is gorgeous, elegant and unique. I am 5'3" and the robe hits right above the tops of my feet. The belt loops and pockets are very low on me (lands upper thigh) but I just remove the belt loops and leave the pockets as-is.