The Chrysalis Cardi - Maxi

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$168

Our first design ever, the innovative Chrysalis Cardi in size - Large/Maxi. The Cardi can be styled 8+ ways. From a cosy cocoon cardi to a chic Grecian tunic, a glamorous one-shoulder gown, to a poncho, classic infinity scarf and more. Find all the ways to discover and make it your own!

The secret? Hand-sewn, heavy duty metal snaps hidden along the hem that hold the look together. So, you look like you’re wearing a Dress, not a scarf tied into one. The perfect travel piece for travelling light. Effortlessly transform, and start doing more with less with this versatile design.

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Comes with a belt made from the same fabric.

Includes full-colour look book with how to wear instructions. Watch How to Wear videos.

8+ ways to wear (and counting...)

Sustainable, ultra-soft opaque fabric.
The fabric is a blend of Lenzing Modal® | Spandex

Modal is a naturally derived, plant-based fabric cultivated from beech-tree pulp which is sustainably sourced in Austria, and neighbouring countries. Modal is made through an environmentally-conscious process where 95% of water and materials used to make the fabric are recycled. The fabric is also OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified which means it is free of harmful chemicals. This soft and drapey fabric feels beautiful against your skin.
Snaps are made from high-quality, rust-resistant metal. They're lead-free, nickel-free and recyclable.
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Fit Advice:Perfect for women of any height from sizes (M-XXL) or those with a broader frame in the hips or chest. The design will also work on women smaller than this size but who just prefer a longer silhouette when styled as the dress looks.

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Model's Measurements: Sheen in the Navy Blue, Black, and Plum Purple is 5'8"/size 14-16. Kristi in the how-to-wear videos is 5'9"/size 6-8 and wearing the regular Chrysalis Cardi
We recommend that you hand wash the Chrysalis Cardi. Hang to dry or lay flat. You may put the Chrysalis Cardi (with snaps undone) in a mesh garment bag in the washing machine on the gentle cycle. Do not put in the dryer and do not dry clean.

Encircled creates versatile minimalist clothes with the everyday traveler in mind. Each piece is Made in Canada, out of sustainable, and eco friendly materials.

Size	Garment Length(Laid Flat)	Garment Width(Laid Flat)
Petite	34"	34.5"
Regular	38"	39.5"
Maxi	43"	41.5"

Hand-crafted, quality-made

We create clothing that feels as good on you as it looks. We work with top sewing studios in Toronto, Canada to guarantee fairly paid labour, good working conditions and a lower carbon footprint from producing locally.

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Easy, stress-free returns

To help you find the perfect fit, you’ve got 14 days from when you order arrives to try on the items. Need a different size? We offer $10 flat-rate return labels you can print at home.

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Love/Hate

I am a huge fan of encircled clothing. I own 7 or 8 different items from encircled and this is the only piece that I have even a slightly negative review of. I love this piece’s comfort and versatility, but I have had issues with the buttons coming unstitched. I can stitch them back on, but I’m a little fearful of a wardrobe malfunction in public.

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AMAZING!

I wasn't sure about The Chrysalis Cardi Maxi at first. I've worn it 4 different ways and people are amazed when I say, "This dress is the cardigan I wore last week."
The usual response is, "How is that possible?". Then I explain, let them feel the fabric and tell them where they can get theirs.

Be wary of deodorant marks

Love how this can be worn different ways to cut down on packing. My favorite is the X-back halter and the cocoon cardi, my friend was amazed that I was able to wear it again on a weekend getaway. Just be careful to find all the deodorant marks when you switch out the style. ;-)

staple piece for 3-season wardrobe

Spring, summer, or fall, I'm constantly wearing this piece and looking forward to buying another in a different color. The only downside is having to resecure the snaps with thread of my own, but that's no problem considering how much mileage I get out it.

Great fabric, but hard to follow directions for use

I bought this for a trip where I would need to wear a scarf/head covering and it was perfectly suited for this type of fashion conversion. However, I could not figure out how to fold and snap the other options provided in the information packet. It appeared that instructions were out of order when I compared them to the youtube videos online. Also, other people's videos not associated with Encircled were much easier to follow than the videos provided from the website itself, it's like the fan videos showed more of the steps involved while the company provided videos glossed over the key steps required. Again, it was perfect for use as a scarf that I could quickly wrap over my head to cover my hair, but was very difficult to use otherwise.

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Size	Garment Length (Laid Flat)	Garment Width (Laid Flat)	Bust (inches)	Waist (inches)	Hip (inches)	Height
Petite (xxs - m)	35"	34.5"	27"-35"	23"-28"	30"-38"	<5'4"
Regular (xs - xxl)	38"	39.5"	32"-41"	25"-34"	35"-44"	5'2"-6'0"
Maxi (xl - xxxl)	43"	41.5"	41"-52"	33"-45"	44"-56"	<6'0"

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