Layercake Sturdy Linen Step Top (pre-loved) Blackcurrant
Regular price £156.00 Discounted price £94.00Size: Large
Colour: Blackcurrant
Condition: Brand-new
Sold by: Carol H
Seller Notes: New and unworn
Shipping Notes: This Step Top will be shipped by the seller, who is US based. Therefore it will attract an automatic postage charge of £27 (the standard int'l shipping rate) which will compensate the seller for the charges they occur. The seller is not registered for sales tax so there is no tax to reclaim. UK customers will not pay any import tax or duties. Other countries: depending on your location you may be charged import tax and duties by the customs office in your country of residence. Neither the seller nor The Slow Wardrobe has any control over this.
The Step Top is a boxy throw-over in our mid-weight linen. Available in 2 sizes that can be worn by a range of different sized and shaped bodies, depending on the silhouette you like. In both cases, the back of the top is much longer, creating an interesting silhouette that teams well with your existing Layercakes and creates an unusual, elegant line.
It is one of those pieces that reinvigorates your wardrobe and encourages you to make new combinations with your existing outfits. Whether those are Layercakes or not, the Step Top will blend in perfectly with your style.
For knitters: the Step Top inspired the design of the Synergy Step Top, which has the same shape but comes with yarn and a pattern to knit the sleeves out of matching Layercake Linen yarn, with the option to knit a rectangular panel that can be added to the shorter front panel to lengthen it.
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.
Joy Jacket/Jan Jacket/Duster/Step-top/Synergy Top/Gansey
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 |
| Step-top - Small | 74/29 | 33 / 13 | open | 56 / 22 | 71 / 28 |
| Step-top - Large | 84/33 | 37 / 14.5 | open | 64 / 25 | 79 / 31 |
| Synergy Top | 84/33 | 37 / 14.5 | open | 64 / 25 | 79 / 31 |
| Gansey - Small | 74/29 | 33 / 13 | open | 61 / 24 | 66 / 26 |
| Gansey - Large | 84/33 | 37 / 14.5 | open | 71 / 28 | 76 / 30 |
* 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.