After an unintentionally low buy year, along with a major closet edit, I've started to replace some of my knitwear. I was hoping to stick to Canadian retailers as much as possible. I was also craving colour.

So I took a risk and ordered some things from Simon's. I'm quite delighted with the experience. First, I got free delivery and I also get free returns (because I was a member). Second, the web images matched the colour of the articles, the descriptions were quite accurate, and the fits on the whole were consistent with what it said on the sizing chart. Delivery took one week, which for the Island, isn't bad. (Things always take longer to get here than they do to the mainland.)

These aren't really properly styled in outfits, just thrown on with a few options, but you get the idea.

1-3 A polo top in red merino. Nice fine gauge knit, fairly classic cut but classic with deference to the current, if that makes sense. It is not as cropped as some more fashion forward sweaters but it is fluid and the fabric behaves well. (The skirt is from BR -- another post!) I am enjoying the possibility of creating tonal red outfits.

4-5. Cashmere Johnny collar sweater. A little looser. Nice quality. Not cheap, but not insanely expensive.

6 Classic crewneck fine gauge merino in a bright berry tone. Like the red merino, this was reasonably priced.

7. A hoodie in Lenzing-Ecovero Viscose -- first experience with this fabric and it is really nice! Drapes beautifully. This was an inexpensive item, and a bit of a HEWI. I have been looking for a comfy casual lounge-type hoodie for several years now. I have ordered and sent back dozens.

8-11 an oversized boatneck blue merino pullover. I really like this in theory but it is too big so it's going back. (Yes, I know it's supposed to be oversized, but...) There is no smaller size. The quality and colour were lovely though!

I will certainly order from Simon's again. I know Dee is a loyal customer and now that I have tried them I feel more confident ordering from them again.