DALLE PIANE CASHMERE - Poncho 100% cashmere - Woman

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I'm also 5'8", so I like that it's long enough to cover me up a bit...I'm freezing-cold all the time, as I'm a California ex-pat, and wool is too itchy, thermals under clothes can be constricting and too hot when in an over-heated room (as most are here, unfortunately). It's light-weight, thinner than I thought it would be, but not sheer, super soft, and a cat-hair magnet, so I can't wear it and sit down in my home, lint-roller or not, vacuum, whatever, it's impossible to get every hair every day. I bought the black, of course, because it's so versatile and classic.Remember to wait to do your hair until you put this on; I brush my hair out first, get all loose hairs free, then don the poncho ("don the poncho"! that's quite Quixotesque, yes? haha) and sweep it to the front like a bib, so I won't get hairs, hair product, etc. all over it. It drives me nuts to see a nice black piece of knitwear on someone who forgets to check their back before they leave the house; I've done it myself, and had a man comment on how much "kitty must've really loved [your] sweater, too" when standing behind me in one of the galleries while I was giving a tour at The Getty--not classy at all, huh? This will be a favourite piece in your wardrobe, but be sure to protect it from moths; they love cashmere. I keep mine in a large heavy-duty ziploc bag, not very elegant, but it's crushing to get something out to wear, only to find it's in shreds due to hungry larvae!

I decide that that my initial colour choice; cream, wasn't for me as it was a slightly yellow cream and not attractive with my teeth(!)... but have re-ordered in Navy and am really looking forward to its arrival. No problem with returnUpdate - The navy poncho has arrived and I'm so excited, it feels impossibly soft , light as air, gorgeous proper dark navy colour and looks very smart. I'm pleased that the seller has replaced the dark grey poncho picture, it looks much nicer than in the previous photo and I might consider that one next.Update I took this on a long weekend to Rome where the temperature was between 12-18 centig and it was perfect, covered a multitude of sins and I felt very elegantSix months later I have worn the navy poncho to death and have decided to order red AND burgundy (naughty) as I know how much wear I will get out if them. They also squidge up well so can be used inside a coat more as a scarf

I ordered this in the grey and I'm really happy with the colour and quality. I could see from the picture that it was a pretty fine knit, but I would say that the product that arrived seems slightly thicker than the photo, it certainly isn't as see-through but maybe that's just the studio lighting? I want to layer it over some fine knit cashmere polos I already own in pastel colours and it works a treat. It is sewn up slightly irregularly so that it sits in a sort of "swathed" look, I don't know how else to describe it but it looks very elegant. Delivery took about a week as it came from Italy so do bear that it mind.

Poncho true to image - I got the purple one. Lovely quality - soft an cosy. Would be better if it was a little bit longer, but I'm 5' 7" and it is OK. Recommended. Delivery very quick.

This poncho doesn't look quite as elegant as on the picture. I find it a bit too long and too thin. I don't manage to make it sit right on me so tend to only wear it at home when I feel cold. It is quite comfortable otherwise.

I am delighted with the poncho. It is a really good size - I am 5'9" and it looks very luxurious - not at all skimpy. It is very soft and a nice thickness. Light but warm. A classy product.

LOVE IT!!!The colour is true to pic, it is deliciously soft and warm. I have had many compliments wearing it and I love the way it makes me feel. A really classy poncho.