Grana Review Chunky Rib Knit Merino Boyfriend Crew Neck Sweater

Every Fall/Winter I seem to have  sweater of the season.  Last year it was my gray Everlane cashmere crew neck.  This year it's this Grana chunky rib knit sweater in merino wool.  You know I'm already in love with Grana's merino wool (review of Grana merino wool cardigan and merino wool mock neck), but I have to say this is their best merino wool product yet.  And that's because this sweater is super thick and waffle knit, but they still use their super smooth and soft wool fibers.  There is 0% itch here.  I've been wearing it alone (and it's perfect for those high 50 to 60 degree weather) or under my Everlane anorak when it's raining or a bit chillier (that anorak is a beast at keeping in the warmth even though it's super thin).  (I recently just posted a pic on instagram of this combo-- I really love the similarity in color but difference in textures).  My outfits are almost boring because I've just been throwing this sweater on almost every day.  But even with almost constant wear, there has been zero pilling.  It's some kind of amazing magic lol.

As for sizing, I went with my usual rule of thumb for Grana: if it says "boyfriend" I get a small (if it doesn't I get a medium).  But you can also check their fit finder since they usually take thorough measurements of each garment (scroll down to the bottom of the pop out).  Also like almost all of Grana's sweaters, this one is also fairly long so I wear it with the bottom hem folded over like in the pictures above.

Anyway here are several more outfits with this sweater.   The one on the right is for the the review of Grana's cashmere joggers (spoiler: which are better than Everlane's cashmere sweatpants).  See, I have been pairing this sweater with almost everything.

Anyway if you want to get this sweater for yourself, you can use this referral link to get 10% off your first purchase or if you're a repeat buyer use the code ELAINExGRANA for 10% off (good til 12/31/16).   And you can find all my other Grana reviews here.

Grana Merino Rib Cardigan Review

Hi guys, happy Monday and hope the weekend has relieved some of that post-election stress but if you feel like it might be post-election stress disorder, you're not alone).  It feels a bit weird for me to keep posting about clothes and such comparatively minor things but as they say, keep calm and carry on, so carry on I shall.  Anyway let's get to this awesome merino wool cardigan from Grana.  

First off I got this in a size small and it fits perfectly.  I usually go with a medium for Grana tees but have found with sweaters and other outerwear, a small fits me better.  Also for reference I'm 5'4" and this cardigan hits me right under the butt, which I think is the perfect length for a longish cardigan (it's better when it doesn't end right at your widest point, ie your hips).  

I wasn't really expecting to like this cardigan because I've had a merino wool sweater before which was on the thicker, scratchier side.  But Grana's merino wool is completely different.  It's very smooth and on the thinner side.  And it's not scratchy at all.  If you're looking for something thick to keep you warm this winter, this is not it.  This is the perfect lightweight cardigan for Southern California autumns and slightly chilly office spaces.  

The cardigan is quite simple but I love the ribbed texture and the shawl-like collar.  And it feels much more luxurious than it's $69 price tag (seriously, like the ribbed details at the shoulder, which make it fit just right without being overly baggy is awesome).  If you want to try it out for yourself, this referral link gets you 10% off your first purchase.  And you can find all my other Grana reviews here.