Layercake Synergy Duster
Regular price £199.00Made to Order Layercakes are no longer returnable nor refundable (due to the possible closure of The Slow Wardrobe in August)
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Medium or Long sleeveless Duster in 100% washed, sturdy linen, with the option of ties as well as yarn and patterns to knit sleeves to set into your Duster or a Shawl to wear with it.
You will find the same Dusters WITH sleeves HERE
The garment pictures show you the shape of the Long Synergy Duster in the 4 checked fabrics available as well as Black Gingham. However, the Synergy Duster is now also available in the Medium length and there are many colours to choose from - 24 in total, grouped into 3 colour charts
How to order your Pre-order Duster:
- Select one of the Checks or the colour chart that shows the colour of your choice.
- Select your preferred length, ties/no ties and add yarn+patterns if you like, then add to bag.
- On the bag page, type the colour of your choice in the "Note to The Slow Wardrobe" box.
- Check out as usual.
- Your order will ship by 11 October or before. You will receive a shipping notification as soon as it is on its way to you.
The Duster is a one-size-fits-all Layercake. As always, the design was based on fitting frames between 5 and 6 foot in height and between UK dress sizes 10 - 26 (EU 38 - 54, US sizes 6 - 22). The measurements in the size guide are taken with the garment lying flat. The front panels overlap a couple of inches when its lying flat, which can be secured with ties if you choose them to be fitted when you place your order. The Duster is designed to be worn loose, so there is a LOT of freedom in terms of sizing.
The Synergy Duster has the same dimensions as the Duster but without the sleeves.
Knitted Sleeves/Shawl Option
The original idea was to add linen yarn and a pattern to knit your own sleeves (with the same shape and length as the sleeves in the regular Dusters) but it has rather taken off as a sleeveless swagger-rich layer to complement other Layercakes.
So now the addition of yarn and a pattern to knit your own sleeves is an optional extra, just like the option to have you Synergy Duster with or without ties.
If you opt to include the knitting kit, your Synergy Duster comes to you with yarn (200gms of Layercake Linen 3-ply) and a pattern to knit sleeves as well as the pattern for the Soepeler long Scarf (in case you prefer to keep the garment without sleeves and knit the Soepeler Scarf instead).
The Slow Wardrobe sizes
We follow our own sizing system, recognising that the traditional system of "ladies dress-sizes" does not account for body shape and height. See how The Slow Wardrobe sizes relate to body measurements HERE.
These garments are designed to fit a very wide range of sizes and heights, from a UK size 10 to 28. Check these garment measurements to give you an idea of their dimensions.
| Garment |
Underarm* cm / in |
Armhole depth* cm / in |
Hips* cm / in |
Length front** cm / in |
Length back** cm / in |
| Duster - short | 74 / 29 | 31 / 12 | 83 / 32.5 | 64 / 25 | 84 / 33 |
| Duster - Medium | 74 / 29 | 31 / 12 | 83 / 32.5 | 82 / 32 | 102 / 40 |
| Duster - long | 74 / 29 | 31 / 12 | 83 / 32.5 | 100 / 39.5 | 120 / 47 |
* measured with garment lying flat, so double this measurement for circumference
** measured from top of shoulder
Custom sizes
We do everything we can to be truly size-inclusive. We can highly individualise your Layercake, by adapting the standard fit and/or choosing a non-standard fabric/colour.
Find out more about this service HERE.
Linen Care & Washing Instructions
Every Layercake has washing labels sewn into them, usually in the left side-seam. All our linen is washed and tumbled, unless stated otherwise and can be machine-washed at 40º C and either line-dried or machine-dried. When line-drying, avoid exposure to strong direct sunlight as it may fade the colours. If you machine-dry, take it out of the dryer as soon as it finishes and hang it up straightaway, then you will not have to iron it.
Our Linen
Linen is one of the world's strongest textiles and most sustainable fashion choices, creating zero waste as every part of the plant is used (for textiles and food). Our linen is all European grown, yarn-dyed and woven especially for us, then washed and tumbled at the mill.
Find out more about our linen.
Wearability
Linen is not only a Summer fabric, it is also a natural insulator, providing warmth when it is needed and offering the perfect base for a layered look, trapping air between the layers to keep you cozy year-round.