So, it's been pretty cold this winter in Texas and I decided to take advantage of a Lands End sale and try two sweaters for under $20 each. I read the reviews, they sounded promising. Then I got them in the mail and tried them on. Totally wrong - boxy and short in the worst way and thin enough to show bra lines! They are back in the bag before even opening he second one. A few older Lands End "Canvas" cashmere/cotton blend sweaters are going strong on year 3 now and are much better quality, even though they have some issue with wrinkling. I couldn't wait to put my old one back on!

Years ago I might have "settled" because I "needed" a new black sweater. Not any more!