Sezane Review: My Honest Take On The Parisian Brand

I’ve been circling Sezane for years, bookmarking cardigans and silk blouses, telling myself I didn’t need another knit. But then I spotted their signature Gaspard cardigan on a friend, slightly slouchy, perfectly soft, worn over a slip skirt, and I caved. Which brings me here, to my honest Sezane review, after a few months of wearing their pieces in real life, not just admiring them on Pinterest.

sezane review

First impressions: elegance from the box up

Getting my Sezane order felt a bit like unwrapping something from a stylish friend. 

The box itself was plain but solid, just sturdy cardboard with a neat ribbon and a note in French on top. Everything inside was folded so carefully that I hesitated to touch it. The seams were clean and straight. The hems? very crisp, and the fabric had that satisfying weight that makes you think, Okay, this might last for years.

The first piece I pulled out was a Sezane cardigan, it’s thick and warm enough on a cold morning, you could skip the coat entirely. It looked expensive before I even tried it on.

The Sezane style: quiet luxury with a French accent

If you’ve ever Googled a Sezane outfit, you can picture it: soft knits, easy trousers, midi dresses that move when you walk. And the best part? They’re not the kind of pieces you’ll regret in years.

The colors are easy on the eyes, camel, deep navy, soft blush, and a deep green that reminds me of old library chairs. It’s the kind of old money color that never dates. Even the prints have a classic feel, nothing loud or trying too hard.

What I love most? The Sezane style fits right into an old money wardrobe. Their pieces layer beautifully with heritage staples, trench coats, leather loafers, belts, yet still work with your favorite jeans.

My favorite Sezane outfits so far

Lately, I’ve been reaching for my Sezane cardigan over a slip dress with kitten heels, perfect for dinner when I don’t want to overthink it. 

On work days, a crisp cotton shirt tucked into high‑waisted trousers with pearl studs does the trick. And there’s the midi skirt and boxy knit combo with leather loafers, which somehow works just as well for a Paris café as it does for Sunday lunch with family.

Quality and craftsmanship

Sezane isn’t cheap, it falls into that middle‑luxury bracket, a sweater will set you back around $125, and dresses are usually in the $150 to $200 range. The value, in my experience, matches. The knitwear is tightly woven, blouses are finished with French seams, and even the buttons have weight to them. My cardigan hasn’t pilled after several wears (a small miracle), and the cotton blouse holds its shape after a careful cold wash.

Longevity and wear

My Sezane cardigan has been in heavy rotation this season, over silk camisoles, with straight‑leg jeans, even tied at the waist over a pleated skirt. It’s kept its shape, no saggy elbows, and the color’s still deep. The skirt I bought last spring has held up just as well, still crisp, no loose threads, still one of my most complimented pieces.

Who Sezane is for

If your style leans toward the old money aesthetic, structured but not stiff, good fabrics, nothing too loud, Sezane slips right in. You can wear their pieces day to day without them feeling ordinary, and they mix easily with vintage finds or those few investment accessories you really love. Perfect building blocks for a wardrobe you actually want to keep.

Final thoughts

The quality feels right for what you pay, easy and timeless. The pieces slip easily into an elegant wardrobe. It’s those small details that set them apart. Find a cardigan you love, a blouse that dresses up your jeans, or a skirt that moves well, and you’ll get your wear out of it. Sezane’s style is worth it.

About the Author

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Marija

Marija shares a slower approach to style from her home in Italy — one built on quality, quiet confidence, and a love for what lasts.

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