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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" |
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Regular (xs - xxl) |
38" | 39.5" | 32"-41" | 25"-34" | 35"-44" | 5'2"-6'0" |
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Maxi (xl - xxxl) |
43" | 41.5" | 41"-52" | 33"-45" | 44"-56" | <6'0" |
The Regular Chrysalis Cardi is a one size fits most garment ranging from sizes XS-XXL or 2-14. It can be easily belted in multiple ways, however the Regular is not recommended for petite or shorter woman due to the volume of fabric - See Petite Cardi. The Regular is also not recommended for curvier/taller women due to fabric pulling around the bust or bottom - See Maxi Cardi.
Watching the how-to wear videos to see how much fabric drape and length you would like in your cardi. If you're in between sizes, it is best to size up and the garment can always be tailored shorter to suit your look!
• The Petite works best for heights 5'4" and under with a smaller frame, although it will also work on women above this height (depending on preferred length when styled as a dress).
• The Maxi is best suited for all women under 6’0” with a curvier shape to eliminate any uncomfortable fabric pulling, although it will also work on women who are a bit less curvy (depending on preferred length when styled as a dress).
Questions on sizing or fit? Contact us prior to ordering, we're happy to help!
From the boardroom to the beach to brunch, our Chrysalis Cardi can take you there. With 8 completely different styling options, this sustainable staple will help you refine your wardrobe without refining your options. Also available in size Medium and Maxi.
Pair with the Evolve Top and Dressy Sweatpant to make the Carry-on Kit.
8 garments in 1! Thanks to the hidden hand-sewn metal snaps that hold your look together. This is our first ever design from Encircled, and truly a unique piece.
Comes with a belt made from sustainable fabric.
Includes a printed look book with instructions on how to wear each style. Watch How to Wear videos.
Due to the stretchy soft fabric and customizable fit, see size chart to get your perfect fit.
Sustainable, ultra-soft opaque fabric.
Ethically-made in Toronto, Canada.
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.
Fit Advice: Perfect for women of any height from sizes (XS-M). The design will also work on women larger than this size but who just prefer a shorter silhouette when styled as the dress looks. The Chrysalis Cardi is also available in size Medium and Maxi.
View the size chart or Book a Virtual Fitting with a Customer Love Team Member.
Model's Measurements: Shannon, shown in Royal Blue, is 5’7”, and wearing the Petite Chrysalis Cardi. Isabel, shown in Plum Purple and Sapphire Blue, is 5'10" and wearing the Petite Chrysalis Cardi. Daria, shown in Black and Navy Blue, is 5'5" and wearing the Petite Chrysalis Cardi. Kristi, in the how-to videos, is 5'9" and wearing the Medium 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.
I’d probably like this more if the snaps weren’t sticking up and completely obvious. Dark colored garment with bright silver snaps that stick up on the shoulders when made into a dress. The online pics all hide them with long hair. Returning.
I ordered the product July 9 from a blog recommendation. At the end of July still no cardigan even though it says it was shipped. Tracking info shows it is still at USPS waiting for the product. Customer service is useless I have asked them 5 times where my cardigan is. Will now take it up with my credit card company for my refund. Have not had such horrible customer service in a long time and they have the NERVE to ask me for a review of the product and a review of how the various assorted random customer service people that I have emailed have been. Unbelievable. Order #15631 is my order. This literally is how to NOT run a company. Product looks great by the way. Too bad the company is such a mess.
We are very sorry about your experience! A member from our customer love team had reached out to you!
This is my second - the first I purchased was the medium which I think is a dressier length, and I defo wanted something a bit shorter. Sadly by the time I got around to it, all of the color choices were gone, so good ol' standard black it is. It's definitely cute and fun, though some of the looks are a lot harder than they look or sound. Will take some time to get used to and find my own style, but I love the idea of so many looks in one.
I love the design of the cardi and own two already, I wanted the new color because I thought it would be great for fall. Unfortunately, the fabric is MUCH different from my other two cardis and not at all suitable for cooler weather. I just put it away for use in spring and summer, but since it is not really a color for that we will see how much use it gets. Disappointed but I kept it.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! Our Customer Love Team has reached out :)
The material is so soft, and all the variants I've tried are comfy and look great.
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" |
The Regular Chrysalis Cardi is a one size fits most garment ranging from sizes XS-XXL or 2-14. It can be easily belted in multiple ways, however the Regular is not recommended for petite or shorter woman due to the volume of fabric - See Petite Cardi. The Regular is also not recommended for curvier/taller women due to fabric pulling around the bust or bottom - See Maxi Cardi.
Watching the how-to wear videos to see how much fabric drape and length you would like in your cardi. If you're in between sizes, it is best to size up and the garment can always be tailored shorter to suit your look!
• The Petite works best for heights 5'4" and under with a smaller frame, although it will also work on women above this height (depending on preferred length when styled as a dress).
• The Maxi is best suited for all women under 6’0” with a curvier shape to eliminate any uncomfortable fabric pulling, although it will also work on women who are a bit less curvy (depending on preferred length when styled as a dress).
Questions on sizing or fit? Contact us prior to ordering, we're happy to help!
The fabric is a blend of Lenzing Modal® | Spandex I'm still learning how to use this properly. For a tube of fabric with 6 snaps, the price is really expensive but the guides on the different ways to style it make it worth it. So far I have found that I want at least some sort of tank top underneath it even when styling as a top and most dresses just for a little extra coverage. Looking forward to experimenting more with it.
The fabric is nice, and a great color, but it is definitely not straightforward to do most of the top only configurations. Despite watching the videos a few times, this still requires gymnastics with still there being weird edges hanging out, the tag showing, or losing the edges if I put my hands down and the "sleeves" fall past my wrists. I hope still I will figure it out, but for the price, the demos could be better produced so customers who aren't physics PhDs can actually use the garment.
Love. Very comfy very warm
I bought this because it's a chiton with buttons and sustainable fabric. The design is literally timeless and you can use it in any ancient style that is based on the toga. They list a few ways to wear it, but you can do many more styles than what they suggest.
You can go conservative or racy. Look up ancient Greek dress and you'll find several millenia worth of styles. The care is hand wash which makes it a somewhat high maintenance item, but my creped linen toga would also be a lot of work. I would like to have 1 or 2 extra sets of clasps but there is plenty to be done with the 6 you have.
I followed the size guide and purchased a petite. When I tried the styles I was most excited about, I found that the dress came up quite tight in my armpits and was not flattering. I have a smaller bust so the dress styles were rather shapeless on me, even with the belt. I will be returning.
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" |
The Regular Chrysalis Cardi is a one size fits most garment ranging from sizes XS-XXL or 2-14. It can be easily belted in multiple ways, however the Regular is not recommended for petite or shorter woman due to the volume of fabric - See Petite Cardi. The Regular is also not recommended for curvier/taller women due to fabric pulling around the bust or bottom - See Maxi Cardi.
Watching the how-to wear videos to see how much fabric drape and length you would like in your cardi. If you're in between sizes, it is best to size up and the garment can always be tailored shorter to suit your look!
• The Petite works best for heights 5'4" and under with a smaller frame, although it will also work on women above this height (depending on preferred length when styled as a dress).
• The Maxi is best suited for all women under 6’0” with a curvier shape to eliminate any uncomfortable fabric pulling, although it will also work on women who are a bit less curvy (depending on preferred length when styled as a dress).
Questions on sizing or fit? Contact us prior to ordering, we're happy to help!
The fabric is a blend of Lenzing Modal® | Spandex I love the versatility of this cardi. It's so very soft! Can't wait to wear it all the ways for vacation!
The Chrysalis cardigan is a super versatile travel piece and I love that it has so many options! It’s very soft fabric and the color (I got the royal blue) is beautiful and vivid.
However, the instructions for creating the different styles are vague which makes the learning curve steep and the initial frustration level a bit high. The snaps seem to be attached in a fairly flimsy manner so I will be reinforcing those before relying on this piece for travel. I would also be likely to wear it even more if the piece was machine washable but I knew that limitation existed before I made the purchase so it is what it is.
Love the idea and it definitely has potential, but the snaps needed to transform into certain styles, started to detach just while I was trying it on.
Overall this is a good piece of clothing but there are some cons. For size I am 195lbs 5'6. Not chesty but broad/muscular shoulders, legs, and hips from weighting. I got the maxi size but could also probably have done the regular size. There's definitely enough fabric the dress styles go past my knees more like mid calf but I'm okay that it will be nice when traveling to more conservative places. I may eventually order the regular size also to have one that's a little more fitted.
Pros:
-frabric is super soft and nice. Like the frabric of your dreams soft.
-it is a very versatile piece and you can tell it's well thought out
-I have found a couple of other styles to wear it in that aren't in the instructions
-small substainable company with good customer service
Cons.
-snaps are weak I've worn it once and two snaps are halfway fallen off. I know how to sew so not a huge deal to me as I will just reinforce the snaps
-price is definitely a little steep
-written instructions and online videos are not super helpful. I wish the online videos had talking instructions rather than just music.
Overall I would buy this again though.
After deciding to become more minimalist this has become one of the single most important pieces in my wardrobe. I was initially skeptical because of the price tag but the quality warrants the price. The material is soft, durable, yet breathable. The only complaint would be the booklet of instruction was a little easier to follow. The black material makes it difficult to read. I know I'm going to use the chrysalis cardi so much that I'm going to learn all the options quickly enough. I highly recommend this to anyone for traveling or just being a minimalist.
