Scarf Cape Top & Knit Skirt Set
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80% cashmere, 20% wool · Slate
A two-piece knit set in a cashmere and wool blend. The long-sleeved top wears two ways, its longer side hanging loose at the front or draped over the shoulders like a scarf, and the long skirt falls from an elastic waist. Choose the top, the skirt or both.
Fabric
80% cashmere, 20% wool, knitted
- Wool is blended in with the cashmere for durability and to help the pieces hold their shape
Design
- Top: long sleeves, with one side of the body falling longer into an asymmetric hem
- Top: rolled edges at the neckline and the hem
- Top: the longer side can also be draped over the shoulders, its folds falling loosely like a scarf
- Skirt: long A-line cut on an elastic waist, with pleats at the front and back
- Lengths run 17.7 to 18.9 in for the top and 35.4 to 36.6 in for the skirt, from size 32 to size 38
Colour
Slate: a grey-blue on both pieces. (Screen and lighting may vary.)
Size & fit (inches)
Measured by hand; allow about 0.8 to 1.2 in either way. Both pieces come in sizes 32, 34, 36 and 38.
Top
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 33.1″ | 14.2″ | 23.2″ | 17.7″ |
| 34 | 34.3″ | 14.6″ | 23.6″ | 18.1″ |
| 36 | 35.4″ | 15.0″ | 24.0″ | 18.5″ |
| 38 | 36.6″ | 15.4″ | 24.4″ | 18.9″ |
| Custom (Not Returnable) | Made to your measurements. Enter your measurements in the note at checkout. | |||
Skirt
| Size | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | 22.8″ | 35.4″ |
| 34 | 24.0″ | 35.8″ |
| 36 | 25.2″ | 36.2″ |
| 38 | 26.4″ | 36.6″ |
| Custom (Not Returnable) | Made to your measurements. Enter your measurements in the note at checkout. | |
Model
The model is 5 ft 7.7 in (172 cm). The pieces in the photos are made to custom measure and the skirt is longer than the skirts sold, so use the size chart for the true measurements.
Care
Hand wash at no more than 40°C (104°F), or have it professionally dry cleaned. Do not machine wash, spin dry, hang or bleach. Dry flat in a cool, shaded place and iron on a low temperature. Wash apart from other clothes.
Drape the top's longer side over the shoulders with the skirt for one long line in a single colour, or wear each piece on its own with what you already own.
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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80% cashmere, 20% wool · SlateA two-piece knit set in a cashmere and wool blend.
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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
What to wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A matching knit set is an easy choice for a long dinner, because a top and skirt in one colour read as a finished outfit. This set, in Slate, a grey-blue, pairs a scarf-cape top, its longer side draped over the shoulders or left hanging, with a long knit skirt; finish with ankle boots.
How to wear a sweater over your shoulders?
Lay it across the back of your shoulders, let the front hang open and straighten it so it sits evenly on both sides. A regular sweater can be knotted loosely at the chest to stay in place. The top in this set gives the same look with its sleeves on: its longer side drapes over the shoulders like a scarf, or hangs loose at the front.
How to wear a shawl?
Lay a shawl across your shoulders and let both ends hang at the front, or cross one end over the opposite shoulder to hold it in place. The longer side of the scarf-cape top in this set drapes across the shoulders the same way, or hangs loose at the front.
How to wear a cape?
A cape adds shape at the shoulders, so keep the rest of the outfit simple and close to the body. Wear it over a plain fitted layer or a dress, and leave the front open for a longer line. In this set the scarf-cape top drapes over one shoulder with the long skirt falling beneath it.
How to style a knit skirt?
Pair it with a fitted top and tuck or half-tuck the top to show the waist. Ankle boots or flat shoes keep a long knit skirt looking easy. In this set the matching top is a scarf-cape, so the two pieces make one outfit, and for a simpler look the skirt also goes with a plain fitted top.
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