Patricia letter - collar cable sweater
A Letter From Patricia
I'm 64, and I finally gave up fighting with a blouse under my sweater.
A cable-knit V-neck sweater with a crisp white collar built right in, so you get the polished shirt-and-sweater look in one easy layer.
By Patricia Miller · Asheville, North Carolina
Posted November 2026 · 4 min read
I have always loved the look of a white collar peeking out of a sweater. It is how my mother dressed for church, and it still looks right to me for the holidays.
But wearing a real blouse underneath is a chore. I iron the collar, it wrinkles in the car, the shirt bunches up at my waist, and by lunch one side of the collar has slipped under the sweater.
What I wanted was that same neat look without the fuss: one warm layer that looked dressed up the moment I pulled it on.
The day it arrived, folded in tissue paper.
That is how I found this collar sweater from Eliza & Maren. I chose the red for the holidays, and I already have my eye on the grey.
Here are five little things that make this sweater worth a closer look.
The collar is built in, so it always sits right
No ironing, no slipping, no tucking.
The crisp white collar is attached to the sweater, so it stays exactly where it should all day. There is no shirt underneath to iron, tuck or bunch up at my waist. I pull it on, give the collar points a little tug, and I am ready.
I love the built-in collar! It gives me that polished look without having to wear a blouse underneath.
Audrey Walsh, Syracuse, NY
Cable knit that looks timeless
Two thick braided cables run down the front, framing the V-neck, with a fine rib on either side. It is the kind of classic knit that never goes out of style and looks just as right at a holiday lunch as on a cold Tuesday.
Such a beautiful cable-knit pattern! It looks classic and elegant without feeling too formal.
Rita Chambers, Fort Wayne, IN
A relaxed fit that never pulls
The shoulders drop a little and the body is relaxed, so it skims past my middle instead of hugging it. Wide ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem keep the shape neat, and the sleeves have enough room to push up when I am cooking.
The relaxed fit is exactly what I wanted. It doesn't cling around my waist and feels so comfortable.
Gail Freeman, Biloxi, MS
Five colors for every season
Red, Yellow, White, Black and Grey. The red is made for the holidays, the black and grey are wonderful everyday neutrals, and the yellow and white feel fresh in early spring. Every color comes with the same crisp white collar.
Finally, no more blouse bunching under my sweater! Getting dressed in the morning is so much easier.
Marjorie Lane, Lubbock, TX
From Sunday service to the grocery store
Quick picture in the hallway before church.
This is the part I love most. With dark trousers and loafers it is polished enough for church or a holiday lunch. With jeans it is my easy weekday sweater for errands. I look put together without a single extra layer.
The red is absolutely beautiful! Perfect for the holidays, and it looks lovely with my dark trousers.
Annette Burke, Providence, RI
This sweater, against your usual one
| Sweater + blouse | This sweater | |
|---|---|---|
| The collar | Needs ironing, slips out of place | Built in, always sits right |
| Getting dressed | Two layers to match and tuck | One layer, pull on and go |
| At the waist | Shirt bunches up | Smooth, no extra fabric |
| The knit | Plain and flat | Classic braided cables |
| The fit | Pulls across the middle | Relaxed drop shoulder |
| The colors | Usually navy or grey | 5 colors, all with a white collar |
Sweater + blouse
- Needs ironing, slips out of place
- Two layers to match and tuck
- Shirt bunches up
- Plain and flat
- Pulls across the middle
- Usually navy or grey
This sweater
- Built in, always sits right
- One layer, pull on and go
- Smooth, no extra fabric
- Classic braided cables
- Relaxed drop shoulder
- 5 colors, all with a white collar
The price right now
I always enjoy finding something lovely on sale, and this one was a nice surprise.
Right now this sweater is $54.95, compared with $184.95. That is a saving of $130.00 against the listed compare-at price.
And if you are buying for a sister or a friend too, the more you add, the more you save. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Available in Red, Yellow, White, Black and Grey.
Eliza & Maren | Layered Collar Cable Sweater
- Crisp white collar built right in
- V-neck with classic braided cables
- Relaxed drop-shoulder fit
- Wide ribbed cuffs and hem
- 5 colors, sizes S to 3XL
Layered Collar Cable Sweater · $54.95 · Choose your color and size
The clearance sale ends tonight
Buy 2 get 10%, buy 3 get 15%, buy 4 get 20%, buy 5 or more get 25% off.
The older I get, the more I appreciate clothes that save me a step. I still love looking a little dressed up, I just do not want to iron a blouse to get there.
This sweater gives me exactly that. One layer, a neat white collar, and I am ready for church, lunch or the holidays.
If you love the collar-and-sweater look but not the fuss, I think this one is well worth a closer look.
Patricia Miller · North Carolina
Available in 5 colors · Sizes S to 3XL
Patricia is an illustrative character created by Eliza & Maren New York to show how this sweater can be worn. Reviews shown are from verified Eliza & Maren customers · Eliza & Maren New York · Free US Shipping · 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee