Layercake Synergy Duster - Ready to Ship
Regular price £225.00 Discounted price £150.00The dusters shown in this listing are in stock and ready to ship.
They are a combination of our sturdy and mid-weight linen.
If your colour/size/length isn't listed, find the Made-to-Order dusters HERE
Please note: the images are to illustrate colour foremost, so the Duster you receive is based on its description, not on the picture as it may show a different length/ties combination.
Made to order garments ship 2-4 weeks after receiving your order.
For further product details see below.
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. All Ready to Ship Synergy Dusters come without Yarn and pattern.
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 pre-shrunk, unless stated otherwise and can be machine-washed at 40º C and either line-dried or machine-dried. If you machine-dry them, take them out of the dryer as soon as it finishes and hang them up straightaway, then you will not have to iron them.
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 boil-washed to pre-shrink it.
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.