Summer Sweater

I love everything about this sweater. I’m wearing it to church today after running errands and visiting friends in a care center the first day and baking bread the second day. I’m really happy with the fit and don’t think it needs a lot of accessorizing. I’m especially drawn to its promise as a forever part of my (hopefully) pared-down wardrobe.

Size Ordered: S | Typical Size: S | Fit: Perfect
Height: 5’4 | Weight: 130 lb | Bust: 37"

Soft, warm, cool, the all-purpose sweater! I layered it over a wool tee shirt and it was SO cozy; I can't wait to wear it in warm weather to see how it feels...

Size Ordered: L | Typical Size: L | Fit: Perfect
Height: 5’4 | Weight: 160 lb | Bust: 36G

I love that it’s made from sustainable fibers of seaweed. It’s so soft. Very versatile can dress it up with a scarf or wear it to bed with pjs. I needed to size down though on the unisex fit.

Size Ordered: L | Typical Size: L | Fit: Ran Large
Height: 5’8 | Weight: 168 lb

I struggle with eczema breakouts on my torso and arms, to the point where clothing can be irritating and painful. There are days when I can’t stand to have any seams chaffing my skin. This sweater was a godsend during a terrible flare up I had this fall, and was the only thing I could tolerate touching my skin when I had to go into work. I wanna donate all my old tops and only wear OC sweaters. The sizing was a bit tricky for me. I ordered a M in poppy based on my original yak sweater size, but that was roomier than I would have preferred, and a little too sheer. When the black was released, I immediately got two in S. I probably could have sized down again to XS to be honest.

PS - if you’re crafty these take dye beautifully. I turned my Poppy into Living Coral!

Size Ordered: M | Typical Size: M | Fit: Ran Slightly Large

I am a knitter and crocheter, so I'm familiar with many types of sweater construction and yarn types. However, as stylish and cute as my own knits are, most sweaters are only suited for one type of weather, they get too hot and not breathable enough, or too loose in stitch that a bit of wind make it too cold, or too tight or too loose for layering, or the neckline or cuff might let too much or too little heat in.

Living in Southern California, I wanted a lightweight sweater for summer evenings and spring/autumn days that that layers well, not too breezy, not too stuffy, and doesn't burn when the sun is out. I'm happy to find that the summer sweater is the solution to all of the above! When I first learned of Oliver Charles, I was instantly intrigued by the summer sweater's novel seaweed material. I'm Asian and we eat a lot of seaweed in our culture, and I've been pleased to learn that many people in the food industry in the west are now turning to seaweed as a sustainable, nutritious food source in recent years.

In terms of fabric comfort, the summer sweater is a win for me. If you are wondering how warm this sweater really is, well, it's warmer than my athletic leggings and cooler than my thick cotton leggings... In terms of design, I found the summer sweater to be truly unisex and well fitted with no tightness or loose fabric anywhere, except for the cuffs which are clearly knitted with smaller needles than the body. I would have preferred a looser cuff.

For a standardized size, the fit is remarkably true to size. However, the sweater is 3D machine knit to order, so what's stopping the company from offering more customizable measurement options in the future? My engineering mind is already envisioning a future where the customer can enter their specific measurements for multiple body dimensions on the sales page of the website, and maybe there can be choices of oversized or skin tight fits, neckline styles, sleeve lengths, cuff tightness, etc, and the company works be able to use an algorithm to generate the unique knitting pattern for the machine to produce truly bespoke wearers.

I would recommend this weather to anyone who loves comfort and sustainability. Anyone who has busy lives and don't want to think about what you're wearing all the time. Put this sweater on and you won't regret it. It really kinda feels like a second skin, and it matches literally everything. As for me, I will probably be giving this sweater to my mom when I see her next. Trust me, that's a compliment for the sweater.

Size Ordered: XS | Typical Size: XS | Fit: Perfect

I was looking for a more slim fit yet not tight sweater and this is exactly it. Super lightweight, too, so it’s great for moderate weather and for layering when colder. I teeter between XS and S in tops and went with a XS purely because I wanted it to sit at high hip. Definitely happy with my choice but also think S would have been great too! Just depends your length preference.

Size Ordered: XS | Typical Size: S | Fit: Ran Slightly Small
Height: 5’8 | Weight: 126 lb | Bust: 34"

Yeah summer sweater! This piece is light yet sturdy, easy to dress up or down, and warm enough to be a useful layer while being breezy enough for warmer weather. In hot areas like I’m in, it’s perfect for transitional seasons between cooler and warmer weather when you need a lil something extra for mornings and evenings. It worked equally well with distressed jean shorts and with a nice skirt for a golf club- love the versatility! The blue color is cooling too, and easy on the eyes.

It’s typically hard to find a piece that feels lightweight but not flimsy, and the Summer Sweater hits the mark. I did enjoy being able to throw it on over my summer dresses and tanks, but I really loved wearing it on its own. The breeziness factor was really apparent when worn solo. It seemed to simply disappear onto my body (similar to the original khullu sweater.) No fussing, just easy to wear pieces are my go-tos.

My mom loved mine so much, she immediately grabbed one of her own for her minimal travel capsule wardrobe! I’m so impressed with my OC sweaters’ effortless ability to swing both casual and put-together. Such a win for a capsule.

I have the light and dark colors, and theyve been the perfect building blocks. They are not only made of a very sustainable material, but they are also classic and easy to style in endless ways. I've been creating tons of outfits with them that fit any occasion I need, whether that's a night out in Chicago or a laid-back bonfire with my friends.

Wore my light blue sweater to Angel Island. It was well into the 80s and the sweater was light and cool. As the day went on, we found a picnic table amongst the trees, drank ice-cold beers, and listened to sweet tunes.

I’m really stoked about this material. The sweater is really light, which will be awesome for layering and the warmer days. Plus it's soft and comfortable. It totally bypasses that first period of wearing wool and getting cozy. It also checks off all my boxes in terms of sustainable sourcing.