Lyria Women's 100% Cashmere Sweater, O-Neck, 10 Colors

Lyria is spun from 100% extrafine cashmere at a 17.9 micron count, and that number is the whole story of how it feels against your skin: the lower the micron, the finer and softer the fibre, and 17.9 sits comfortably in the extrafine bracket rather than the coarser end of the cashmere range. You notice it in the first few seconds of wearing it — no scratch at the collar, no prickle where the cuffs sit on your wrists, just a dense, faintly fluffy hand that keeps its shape through the day instead of stretching and sagging by the afternoon. Pull it out of a drawer and it has a quiet weight to it, the kind that tells you the knit is genuinely dense rather than puffed up to look thicker than it is.

The shape is deliberately simple: an O-neck collar that sits close to the throat without ever feeling tight, sleeves that run the full length to the wrist, and a slim cut with medium stretch built into the knit so it skims the body instead of swamping it. That combination is what makes Lyria read as considered rather than oversized — a piece built specifically for the cooler months, the kind you reach for through autumn and deep into winter, whether it's doing the heavy lifting on its own or working as a base layer under something heavier.

Pick it up before you try it on and the first thing you notice is the density — this isn't a floaty, loosely spun cashmere that feels insubstantial in the hand. The 2-ply, 26Nm/2 construction gives it a mid-weight, faintly fluffy texture rather than a slippery or paper-thin one, which is also what lets it hold a clean line at the shoulders and through the body instead of draping shapelessly. It sits closer to a knit you'd wear as your main layer on a cold day than a delicate, occasion-only piece you're afraid to wear twice in the same week.

Extrafine fibre, a dense 2-ply construction, and a slim silhouette come together to make a cashmere knit built for daily wear, not just occasional treatment.

Features

• 100% extrafine cashmere — spun at a fine 17.9 microns, so it sits softly against the skin rather than scratching the way coarser wool or cashmere blends can.
• Densely knitted 2-ply yarn — a 26Nm/2 yarn count that gives the knit real anti-pilling performance, so it keeps looking new wear after wear instead of bobbling at the cuffs and underarms.
• O-neck collar — sits close to the throat without pressing on it, closer to a fitted crew neck than anything restrictive.
• Full-length sleeves — run all the way to the wrist for proper autumn and winter coverage, rather than stopping short.
• Slim fit with medium stretch — the knit moves with you instead of fighting you, so the silhouette stays close to the body without ever feeling stiff.
• Built for the cold months — the weight and density of the knit are suited to autumn and winter wear, whether layered or worn alone.

How the knit is built

The difference between a cashmere sweater that feels expensive and one that feels thin comes down to how the yarn is spun and knitted, and Lyria is built on a densely knitted 2-ply yarn at a 26Nm/2 count. Two plies twisted together, then knitted tightly rather than loosely, is what gives a fine fibre like 17.9-micron cashmere the structure to resist pilling — the small bobbles that form on looser, single-ply knits after a few wears. It's also why the fabric has a slight, pleasant weight to it rather than feeling flimsy: density does more for the way a cashmere knit holds its shape over a season than fibre count alone. Put the two together — a fine fibre and a dense construction — and you get a knit that's soft against the skin on day one and still looks like itself after repeated wear, rather than one or the other.

The fit, in practice

Because the knit carries medium stretch, the slim silhouette moves with you rather than restricting you — it tucks cleanly into tailored trousers or a skirt without bunching at the waistband, and it layers just as easily under a wool coat or over a collared shirt for a bit of texture at the neckline. The O-neck sits high enough to keep a draught off your neck without ever feeling like it's closing in, and because the yarn is densely knitted rather than loosely spun, the shape holds through a full day of wear instead of loosening out by the evening the way a thinner knit can. Sit down, reach overhead, move through a full day at a desk or on your feet — the medium stretch is there specifically so the slim cut doesn't turn into a restriction once you're actually wearing it.

How to wear it

• Layered under a wool coat for the commute, where the slim fit keeps the silhouette from bulking up under a heavier layer.
• Worn over a collared shirt, with the O-neck sitting just above the collar for a bit of contrast at the neckline.
• Tucked into tailored trousers or a skirt, using the medium stretch to keep a clean line at the waist.
• Worn on its own with the sleeves at full length for a simpler, put-together look through the colder months.

Who it's for

• You want a genuine 100% cashmere piece for regular wear, not something you save for one occasion a season.
• You're building out a five-day work wardrobe and want a knit that layers cleanly under a coat or over a shirt.
• You'd rather size against a proper bust, sleeve, and length chart than guess between a small and a medium.
• You want a colour range wide enough to buy more than one — a neutral for every day and something bolder for the days you feel like it.
• You're after a cashmere piece that's dense enough to resist pilling with regular wear, rather than one that needs to be treated delicately.

Styling through the season

Early in autumn, when the weather hasn't fully turned, the slim fit and medium stretch mean it works well on its own over trousers or a skirt, without the bulk of a heavier knit. As the temperature drops through winter, the same sweater layers cleanly under a wool coat thanks to the close, not-oversized cut, and the full-length sleeves mean there's no gap at the wrist once your coat sleeve rides up. It's built as a single piece that can move between those two stages of the season rather than being suited to only one of them — one sweater doing the work that might otherwise take a lighter piece and a heavier one to cover.

Choosing your colour

Lyria comes in ten shades, which leaves room to build more than one into your wardrobe rather than settling for a single option. A few lean neutral enough to anchor an everyday rotation, a few lean cooler and calmer, and one or two are built to stand out on the days you want the sweater doing the talking. Between the four neutrals, the two blues, the two statement shades, and the two softer tones, there's enough range here to cover most of what a winter wardrobe actually needs.

• Black — the simplest everyday anchor, and the easiest of the ten to pair with anything else you own.
• Light Grey — a soft neutral that sits between black and the warmer tones, easy to build a whole outfit around.
• Beige Camel — a warm, muted neutral that works as easily with denim as it does under a tailored coat.
• Light Camel — a richer, warmer tone than Beige Camel, with more depth for cooler-weather styling.
• Red — a genuine statement colour for the days you want the sweater to be the focal point of the outfit.
• Green — a calmer, cooler tone that reads as considered rather than loud.
• Lake Blue — a deeper, richer blue with more presence than a pale wash.
• Light Blue — a paler, softer blue that works well against darker trousers or a skirt.
• Lavender Purple — a gentler, softer note for anyone who wants their cold-weather knitwear to feel less heavy-handed than the usual charcoal-and-navy rotation.
• Pink — a soft, wearable pink that pairs easily with both neutrals and denim.

Available sizes

Lyria runs from a fitted small through to a roomier triple-extra-large, with bust, sleeve, and body length all sized up together at each step so the proportions stay consistent across the range:

• S — Bust 33.5″ (85 cm); Sleeve 21.7″ (55 cm); Length 22.0″ (56 cm); recommended weight 99–110 lbs (45–50 kg).
• M — Bust 35.4″ (90 cm); Sleeve 22.0″ (56 cm); Length 22.8″ (58 cm); recommended weight 110–132 lbs (50–60 kg).
• L — Bust 37.4″ (95 cm); Sleeve 22.4″ (57 cm); Length 23.6″ (60 cm); recommended weight 132–143 lbs (60–65 kg).
• XL — Bust 39.4″ (100 cm); Sleeve 22.8″ (58 cm); Length 24.4″ (62 cm); recommended weight 143–154 lbs (65–70 kg).
• XXL — Bust 41.3″ (105 cm); Sleeve 23.2″ (59 cm); Length 24.8″ (63 cm); recommended weight 154–165 lbs (70–75 kg).
• XXXL — Bust 43.3″ (110 cm); Sleeve 23.6″ (60 cm); Length 25.2″ (64 cm); recommended weight 165–176 lbs (75–80 kg).

Which size to choose

The size range is built around bust, sleeve, and length measurements that scale together, alongside a recommended weight band for each size. If your weight sits close to the edge of one band, use the bust measurement as the deciding factor — the medium stretch built into the knit gives a little room either way, so you're not choosing between a size that's too tight and one that swamps you.

A few things worth knowing

The size chart is built around a recommended weight band for each size rather than a single UK, US, or EU number, so it's worth checking your own bust, sleeve, and length against the table above if your build doesn't map neatly onto one weight range — that's the more reliable measurement to size against, especially if you're right on the edge between two of the six sizes.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I pick the right size?
Use the bust, sleeve, and length measurements in the table above alongside the recommended weight range — between the three, you should land on the size that matches your build most closely. If you're between two sizes, the medium stretch built into the knit means either will still move comfortably with you.

Will it pill after a few wears?
It's knitted from a dense 2-ply, 26Nm/2 yarn specifically for anti-pilling performance, so it holds up to regular wear better than a loosely spun cashmere knit.

Is the O-neck tight around the throat?
No — it sits close enough to keep the cold off your neck without ever feeling restrictive, closer to a fitted crew neck than a turtleneck.

What colour should I start with?
Black, Light Grey, or Beige Camel are the easiest to build a wardrobe around, while Red, Lavender Purple, or one of the two blues make a better second or third piece once you have a neutral in place.

Is it warm enough to wear on its own?
Yes — the dense 2-ply knit and full-length sleeves are built for autumn and winter, so it works as a standalone piece as well as a layering piece under a coat.

Does the sleeve length stay the same across every size?
No, the sleeve length increases with each size, from 21.7″ (55 cm) at S up to 23.6″ (60 cm) at XXXL, so the proportions stay consistent whichever size you land on.

Can I wear it for both work and weekends?
Yes — the slim, considered fit and simple O-neck mean it moves easily between a tailored, work-ready look and a more relaxed weekend outfit, depending on what you pair it with.

What does 'extrafine' cashmere actually mean?
It refers to the 17.9 micron fibre count — the finer the fibre, the softer and less prickly the finished knit feels, which is why Lyria sits at the extrafine end rather than a coarser, scratchier grade.

Is this a lightweight or a heavier knit?
It's a mid-weight, densely knitted piece rather than a thin, floaty layer — the 2-ply construction gives it enough substance to work as your main layer on a cold day, not just a light top-up.

Can I wear it year-round?
It's built specifically for autumn and winter, so it's designed to do its best work through the cooler months rather than as a warm-weather piece.

How many sizes and colours does it come in?
Six sizes, from S through XXXL, and ten colourways, from everyday neutrals like Black and Light Grey through to statement shades like Red and Lavender Purple.

Does the fit run close to the body at every size?
Yes — the slim cut with medium stretch is consistent across all six sizes, since bust, sleeve, and length all scale together rather than the fit loosening at the larger end of the range.

What's the difference between the two blues?
Lake Blue is the deeper, richer of the two, while Light Blue is a paler, softer wash — both are part of the same ten-colour range alongside the neutrals and the two statement shades, Red and Lavender Purple.

Is the length the same at the front and back?
The length measurement in the size chart is the overall body length of the sweater, from 22″ (56 cm) at S up to 25.2″ (64 cm) at XXXL, scaling consistently with the rest of the size range.

Does the neckline sit differently from a crew neck?
The O-neck is rounder and sits a touch closer to the throat than a standard crew neck, without the higher, closer fit of a turtleneck or mock neck.

At a glance

100% extrafine cashmere at 17.9 microns, densely knitted as a 2-ply 26Nm/2 yarn for anti-pilling performance, an O-neck collar with full-length sleeves, a slim fit with medium stretch, built for autumn and winter, in six sizes from S to XXXL and ten colourways from everyday neutrals to genuine statement shades.

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