The cozy hoodie that finally brings some joy to gray days.
On the soft quilted hoodie in a vibrant patchwork print — a snug drawstring hood to keep the chill off, long sleeves that cover the arms, and a little color when the mornings turn gray.
I am 59 years old, and somewhere along the way getting dressed stopped being a pleasure. The comfortable things in my closet were shapeless and dull; the pretty things pinched, clung, or showed more arm than I wanted to show. So most mornings I settled for “fine.”
I didn't realize how much that wore on me until a friend from my book club turned up to lunch looking relaxed and elegant at the same time. When I asked where her dress was from, she smiled and told me to read the Wrenley family's letter before I bought anything.
The Wrenley Family runs a small boutique, family-owned since 1996. Their letter walks through the handful of things they refused to compromise on. I am going to let their words carry it, because they say it better than I could.
1A one-of-a-kind patchwork print
The Amanda is made in a quilted patchwork print that looks like a piece of art: a golden sunburst on the shoulder, with rays of orange, pink, purple, blue and green spreading out across the body. Bold and cheerful without being garish — the kind of piece that lifts a gray day and has people asking where you found it.
2A cozy hood to keep the chill off
A soft, roomy hood with a drawstring is ready to pull up the moment the wind picks up. It keeps the chill off your neck and head on a cold morning — no scarf to wind, no draft down your collar.
3Soft, warm and cozy
The quilted layer feels like being wrapped in a soft blanket — comforting with a cup of coffee by the window, and easy to wear all day. It's the layer you reach for the moment there's a chill, and the one you won't want to take off.
4Long sleeves that cover the arms
The long sleeves cover the whole arm, right down to the wrist, so you stay warm and comfortable — no draft, no pushing sleeves up and down. Covered, cozy and easy, the way a winter layer should be.
5A relaxed, oversized fit
The Amanda is cut relaxed and a little oversized, so it skims the body rather than gripping it — easy to move in, forgiving through the middle, and lovely over jeans and boots. Comfortable enough for the sofa, cheerful enough for a walk into town.
6It fits the body you have
The Amanda comes in sizes XS all the way to 3XL, with a relaxed cut on purpose. It is made to fit the woman — not to make the woman fit the sweater. And it's machine washable at a low temperature, so it's easy to keep looking its best.
The Amanda, against your usual winter layer
| The usual winter top | The Amanda | |
|---|---|---|
| The look | Plain gray, navy, forgettable | A joyful patchwork print |
| Your neck | Drafty, needs a scarf | A cozy drawstring hood |
| The feel | Stiff or scratchy | Soft, warm and cozy |
| The fit | Tight or boxy | Relaxed, oversized, skims |
| Your arms | Short sleeves, cold wrists | Long sleeves down to the wrist |
- Plain gray, navy, forgettable
- Drafty, needs a scarf
- Stiff or scratchy
- Tight or boxy
- Short sleeves, cold wrists
- A joyful patchwork print
- A cozy drawstring hood
- Soft, warm and cozy
- Relaxed, oversized, skims
- Long sleeves down to the wrist
Why it's half price right now
This year the Wrenley Family celebrates its 30th anniversary — family-owned since 1996. To thank the women who have shopped with them over the years, they are holding an anniversary sale: the Amanda is normally priced at $119.90, and for the anniversary it is $59.95 — half the regular price.
And if you'd like more than one, the store's bundle offer applies too: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, 3 for 15% or 4 for 20%.
Every order is handled with care, shipped with tracking, and comes with a 30-day return window — so you can try it on at home and decide for yourself.
The Amanda Hoodie
- A vibrant quilted patchwork print with a sunburst motif
- A cozy drawstring hood
- Soft, warm and cozy
- Long sleeves that cover the arms
- A relaxed, oversized fit
- Sizes XS–3XL · 30-day returns
The Amanda · $59.95 (was $119.90)
Bundle offer: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, buy 3 for 15%, buy 4 for 20%.
I do not usually write things like this. But I spent too many years settling for clothes that were merely fine — and this one dress quietly gave me back the pleasure of getting dressed. If that sounds like you, I hope you find your size before it's gone.
— Julie Henderson
Shop the Amanda — $59.95 →This is a personal account from a Wrenley Family customer. Julie was not paid to write it. · The Wrenley Family · Sizes XS–3XL · Tracked delivery · 30-day returns.