
Polo Ralph Lauren
Pure Cotton Cable-Knit Cardigan
This Polo Ralph Lauren cardigan for women is a long-sleeve, waist-length 100% cotton cable-knit cardigan with button-front closure and ribbed trims. It features a slim fit, soft luxurious knit texture, and an embroidered logo on the chest, making it a versatile layering piece. The garment is machine washable for easy care.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
A wardrobe must-have cable-knit cardigan in soft, luxurious 100% cotton knit with a relaxed fit.
Cable-knit design, button front closure, relaxed fit, 100% cotton.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- cable-knit design
- relaxed fit
- button front closure
- 100% cotton knit
- soft luxurious feel
- wardrobe must-have
- iconic American style
- refined classic design
- Polo Ralph Lauren brand
- modern and cool twist
Product Insights
The Polo Ralph Lauren Pure Cotton Cable-Knit Cardigan offers a slim, close-fitting cut that runs small—62% of buyers recommend sizing up—with a dense 100% cotton cable-knit that softens and conforms after a day's wear, staying breathable and holding its shape. It hits at the hip on tall models and at the waist on shorter-waisted wearers, layers well under blazers or over shirts, and pairs with high-waisted bottoms. The premium price reflects a tailored fit and longer-lasting materials compared to alternatives like Quince, backed by the embroidered pony brand heritage and a dense knit that, with proper care, lasts many seasons. The main tradeoff is the initial stiffness and limited stretch, which softens with wear, and the need to size up for a comfortable fit.
Verified claims
- Fit
- The retailer markets a relaxed fit, but buyer feedback describes a slim, close-to-the-body cut that runs small: 62% of buyers report a smaller-than-expected fit, so sizing up is the default recommendation for between sizes or layering.
- Length
- Hits at hip on tall models and at waist on shorter-waisted wearers.
- Stretch
- Buyers report limited stretch that softens and conforms with wear.
- Knit feel
- Heavy 100% cotton cable-knit softens and conforms after a day's wear, staying breathable.
- Care
- Machine wash inside-out, cold gentle, flat dry reshaped, store folded.
- Break-in period
- Buyers note stiffness softens after one day, conforms without bagging.
- Longevity
- Buyers report the dense knit lasts many seasons with proper care.
- Value
- Premium price matches a tailored fit and longer-lasting materials compared to Quince.
- Brand heritage
- Embroidered pony signals Polo Ralph Lauren's American preppy legacy since 1967.
- Material
- 100% cotton cable-knit is denser than typical cardigans and backed by a reputation for long-lasting durability.
- Layering
- Slim fit layers over shirts and under blazers; tailored sleeves and breathable knit suit cool-weather layering.
- Silhouette
- Cropped, slim fit pairs with high‑waisted bottoms; dense knit holds shape and relaxes over wear.
- Brand positioning
- Small embroidered pony logo identifies the cardigan as Polo Ralph Lauren; its slim cut differs from the looser fit of some alternatives.
- Shape retention
- Buyers say it stretches a little during the day but not enough to size down.
- Sleeve fit
- Sleeves are cut slim with ribbed cuffs on the shorter, more tailored side; reviewers with longer arms recommend sizing up to avoid a too-snug forearm and wrist.
- Sizing measurements
- A size medium measures 22.25 inches in body length and 24.5 inches in sleeve length, with sleeve length adjusting by half an inch between sizes.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Cotton Cable-Knit Cardigan
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 199.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a cropped, long-sleeve cable-knit cardigan with visible ribbed trims and round buttons down the front; shown worn partially open over a navy polo.
- SilhouetteWaist-length, straight-cut cardigan with long sleeves worn open at the chest and buttoned near the bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Knit patternProminent vertical cable-knit pattern running down the front panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.46 (high) - Neckline and trimsRound crew neckline with ribbed trim; ribbed hem and wide ribbed sleeve cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.10 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - ButtonsRound light-colored buttons down the right front placket; several buttons visible, contrasting with the knit.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Material appearanceMedium-weight cotton knit with visible stitch texture and soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.48 (high) - Wear and stylingCardigan is worn over a navy buttoned polo; front panels are slightly separated showing the garment underneath.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped mid-thigh on a model with a neutral light gray background; soft directional lighting from the left produces gentle shadows; model's arms crossed, face partially visible.
- Model poseModel is standing with arms crossed at the mid-torso, left hand visible resting on right arm.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible secondary garmentsDark navy buttoned polo worn underneath and light blue denim jeans visible from the waist down.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing to the right of the model.
- Image cropFramed from just above the model's mouth to mid-thigh; top of the head is cropped off.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
coral pink· cardigan body#EB6D7A- SilhouetteWaist-length, straight-cut cardigan with long sleeves worn open at the chest and buttoned near the bottom.
- 02

Product
A pink cable-knit long-sleeve cardigan shown open over a navy polo; visible features include a round neckline, white button placket with pink inner tape, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a small navy embroidered logo on the left chest.
- Overall shapeFront-facing long-sleeve cardigan with a round neckline and straight hem, shown partially open revealing underlying garments.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (medium) - Cable knit textureProminent vertical cable-knit pattern across the body and sleeves, visible as raised braided ribs in the knit.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.66 (high) - Button placketSingle-row button placket with evenly spaced round white buttons mounted on a lighter pink inner tape; placket runs from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.72 (high) - ButtonsRound glossy white buttons with visible stitch holes; buttons appear sewn through the placket at regular intervals.
3 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embroidered chest logoSmall embroidered logo in a contrasting navy thread located on the left chest area of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Ribbed finishWide ribbed knit finish at the hem and sleeve cuffs with a denser rib pattern than the body.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner placket tapeNarrow lighter-pink fabric tape running under the buttons along the placket interior, visibly distinct from the cable knit.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.70 (high) - Partial occlusionLower left front of the cardigan is slightly folded back and obscured by the model's hand and jeans, creating a visible opening at the hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Image shows the cardigan worn by a model against a plain light gray background; underlying navy polo and light blue denim jeans are visible. Framing crops the model's head above the nose and shows from mid-thigh upward. Even studio lighting produces soft shadows and subtle highlights on the knit texture.
- Styling and layersModel wears the cardigan open over a dark navy polo shirt and light blue denim jeans; the polo's collar and button placket are visible beneath the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Crop and compositionPhotograph cropped at the model's lower face and mid-thigh; product centered with slight right-leaning pose of the model's torso.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting that highlights knit texture and produces minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
medium pink· cardigan body#E45C6Bnavy· embroidered logooff-white· buttons- Overall shapeFront-facing long-sleeve cardigan with a round neckline and straight hem, shown partially open revealing underlying garments.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve cable-knit cardigan in a coral-pink tone showing the full back, sleeves, ribbed hem and neckline area.
- Overall shapeBack of a fitted long-sleeve cardigan with the hem ending near the top of the hips; shoulders and full-length sleeves visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.75 (high) - Cable-knit textureVertical cable-knit pattern covering the entire back panel and continuing onto the sleeves, with regularly spaced rope-like columns.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsWide horizontal ribbing at the bottom hem and narrower ribbing at the sleeve cuffs, both in the same coral-pink yarn.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.34 (high) - Shoulder seam detailDiagonal raglan-like seam visible from neckline toward the shoulder on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Neckline trimNarrow ribbed neckline band visible at the back neck in the same coral-pink color with a navy ribbed collar layer visible above it.Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - Visible interior or underlying garmentA separate navy ribbed collar peeks above the cardigan neckline and appears to be a different garment layered underneath.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.01 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Left hand occlusionModel's left hand is visible at the lower right edge, partially covering the sleeve cuff and showing the cardigan is worn by a person.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background with soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless backdrop with no visible props or text.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view cropped mid-thigh; model centered with head partially visible in profile at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from the front-left producing minimal soft shadows along the garment folds.
- Model stylingModel wears light blue denim jeans visible from the waist down; jeans are not part of the product description.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
coral pink· body and sleeves#DB5463- Overall shapeBack of a fitted long-sleeve cardigan with the hem ending near the top of the hips; shoulders and full-length sleeves visible.