Merino Off-the-Shoulder Sweater
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100% wool · Milk, Jet
The Merino Off-the-Shoulder Sweater is knitted in 100% wool, in one piece from a single strand of yarn, and its wide neckline falls in soft folds across the bust. It fits close to the body, with high stretch and long sleeves. Wear it with wide-leg trousers by day, or a long skirt for the evening.
Fabric
100% wool, knitted
- Fine-spun 2/60 wool yarn
- Comes with a Brisbane Merino Wool Superfine 120's label
- Soft hand feel
Design
- Wide off-the-shoulder neckline that falls in soft folds across the bust
- Long sleeves
- Knitted in one piece with no sewn joins, on an 18-gauge Japanese whole-garment machine
- Close fit with high stretch
Colour
Milk: a soft warm white, near cream · Jet: a deep black. (Screen and lighting may vary.)
Size & fit (inches)
Allow about 0.8 in either way.
| Size | Length | Bust | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 22.8″ | 23.6″ | 23.6″ |
| M | 23.2″ | 24.8″ | 24.0″ |
| L | 23.6″ | 26.0″ | 24.4″ |
Model
One model is 5 ft 5 in, bust 31.5 in, waist 25.6 in, hips 35.4 in, and wears S. Another is 5 ft 8.5 in, bust 30.3 in, waist 23.6 in, hips 33.9 in, and wears L.
Care
Hand wash or dry clean. Dry cleaning is recommended. Do not machine wash, bleach or tumble dry. Dry flat in a cool, shaded place away from direct sun, and press at low heat with a cloth over it.
Reach for it on cool evenings, with small earrings and your hair up, and keep the rest plain.
Materials & Care
Every Aelse piece begins with the material. We work in leather tanned to soften with wear, suede, cashmere, wool and alpaca chosen for the hand, silk, linen and ramie that breathe, and slow beauty made from botanicals. Natural where it can be, considered where it can't — chosen to last and to be kept.
Made to Order Policy
Made-to-order work is created with care, intention, and mutual trust.
If a return is requested, the item must be returned and received in its original condition before a refund is issued. Refunds cannot be processed while an item remains with the client.
To protect the integrity of our custom process, future commissions are offered at our discretion.
Size & Fit Info
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Before checkout, add size info in the cart and enter your bust, waist, hips, height, and weight. We’ll personally review your measurements before shipping to ensure every piece fits beautifully—because when it fits, it flatters. And when it flatters, it lasts.
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100% wool · Milk, Jet The Merino Off-the-Shoulder Sweater is knitted in 100% wool, in one piece from a single strand of yarn, and its wide neckline falls in soft folds across the bust.
What women keep telling us
Worn, and not let go of
“Warm as a blanket, looks like the runway. Highly recommend.”
“Threw a blazer on at JFK, walked into a client meeting. No wrinkles. New travel uniform.”
“The quality and cut is out of this world. I'm always getting compliments.”
Small batches. Scarce fabrics.
The Aelse Difference
Every Aelse piece is created in small batches — shaped by careful hands, scarce fabrics, and techniques that honor where they come from. Clothing that stays with you through shifting seasons, restless cities, and the many versions of you.
Longevity before novelty
Aelse is not priced for impulse. It is priced for women who choose with intention.
Pieces that learn you
Leather that softens, knits that settle, fabrics that remember your touch. A piece becomes yours because it stays long enough to hold your story.
Minimal waste, meaningful production
Some pieces are crafted on demand. This lowers excess, avoids landfill cycles, and protects the integrity of our makers.
For women who move — through cities, seasons, and selves. Who repair what they love, and understand that longevity is its own kind of luxury.
A considered timeline
Because our pieces are made slowly, some orders take a little longer. A few weeks now means years of wear later.
Small-batch quality
We work with ateliers, cultural partners, and independent makers who specialize in long-lasting craft.
A fit made for you
Share your measurements at checkout — we tailor our recommendations to reduce returns and ensure a piece you'll keep.
Scarcity with honesty
When fabrics and materials run out, we don't replace them. Some pieces won't return.
Questions, answered
Is a knit sweater business casual?
A plain knit sweater with tailored trousers or a slim skirt is a classic business casual outfit. This one has an off-the-shoulder neckline, so it leans toward dinner after work: wear a blazer over it for the office day, then take the blazer off for the evening.
How do you style an off-the-shoulder sweater?
Let the neckline be the feature: pair it with dark wide-leg trousers or a slim skirt, and keep jewelry small so the bare shoulder stays the focus. Hair up or swept back shows the shoulder best.
What is a Bardot neckline?
A Bardot neckline is a wide neckline that sits across or just below the shoulders and leaves them bare. This sweater is an off-the-shoulder knit in that family of necklines.
What jewelry to wear with an off-shoulder top?
Keep it light so the bare shoulders lead: small earrings and a fine chain, or earrings alone with your hair worn up. A wide neckline like this sweater's leaves the collarbone clear, so one delicate piece is enough.
What do you wear under an off-the-shoulder sweater?
A strapless or convertible bra keeps the neckline clean against the bare shoulder. A fitted camisole with its straps pushed off the shoulder works too.
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At Aelse, every piece is crafted to stay — chosen with intention, meant to be worn deeply and loved for years. But if something isn’t quite right, we promise to make it right. You can access our return policy here.
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In-stock pieces typically arrive within 5–10 business days. Made-to-order garments and artisan items may take longer — up to 21 days — and each piece’s timeline is listed on its product page.
Because our work comes from different makers around the world, your order may arrive in separate packages, each dispatched as soon as it’s ready.
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Thoughtful fit is part of thoughtful service.
To help ensure your piece fits beautifully, add your bust, waist, hips, height, weight, and any notes (like “prefer oversized” or “one size up on the bomber”) in the cart drawer or cart page before checkout.
Our team reviews every detail before shipment — because confidence should never need adjustment.