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It feels lovely on, the colour goes with everything and the button detail on the sleeves elevates the look. It is loose fitting, but not over sized. I’m. 5’3”, 114lbs and the small fits perfectly. Merry Christmas to me!","reviewer_name":"Karen G."},{"date":"November 9, 2024","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Classique à porter en toutes occasions","rating":5,"content":"Très doux avec sa touche d’alpaga, chaud et léger à la fois se prête à toutes occasions, facile à porter.","reviewer_name":"Huguette C."},{"date":"November 2, 2025","tags":["Fabric"],"title":"Très beau tricot par contre","rating":5,"content":"Très beau tricot par contre doux","reviewer_name":"Ginette W."},{"date":"November 6, 2024","title":"chandail ample col roulé touche d'alpaga","rating":5,"content":"OK comme je les aime. J'aurais pu prendre le médium car il est déjà ample et la manche un peu longue. Pas grave je l'aime pareil pour passer l'hiver.","reviewer_name":"Louise S."},{"date":"September 29, 2024","tags":["Color"],"title":"Très satisfaite. Identique à la","rating":5,"content":"Très satisfaite.\nIdentique à la photo.","reviewer_name":"Alexandra F."},{"date":"October 4, 2025","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"Élégant , chaud .","rating":5,"content":"Élégant , chaud .","reviewer_name":"Louise T."},{"date":"February 5, 2025","title":"Doux","rating":5,"content":"Je le trouve beau. Cependant je ne l'ai pas encore porté ni lavé \nÀ suivre. . .","reviewer_name":"Guylaine C."},{"date":"November 19, 2024","title":"Confortable et doux.","rating":5,"content":"Couleur brun taupe, qui convient à tout.","reviewer_name":"Annette B."},{"date":"September 10, 2024","title":"Chaud","rating":5,"content":"Il sera vhaud et c’est exactement ce que je voulais","reviewer_name":"Madeleine P."},{"date":"November 30, 2024","tags":["Fabric"],"title":"Sensation","rating":5,"content":"Doux léger et chaud","reviewer_name":"Lucie D."},{"date":"October 14, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Soft and comfortable","rating":5,"content":"This sweater is super soft and comfortable.","reviewer_name":"JENNIFER M."},{"date":"October 25, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Très doux , belle couleur.","rating":4,"content":"Le col roulé très souple, confort assuré mais manches un peu larges","reviewer_name":"Réjane G."},{"date":"October 8, 2025","title":"Manches larges","rating":2,"content":"La couleur est belle mais les manches sont trop larges à mon avis.","reviewer_name":"Sophie c."},{"date":"January 2, 2026","title":"Chandail","rating":5,"content":"Tricot à la fois léger et chaud. Col montant qui ne serre pas. 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