Dale of Norway Peace Women’s Knit Sweater

Review by Kate Agathon

My very favorite sweater this season (and perhaps of all time) is the Dale of Norway Peace Women’s Knit Sweater for its unbeatable construction, fit, and design.

To truly appreciate Dale of Norway, you have to be familiarized with its heritage.

First of all, Dale of Norway has exquisite craftsmanship. The company was established in 1879, so they’ve had over a century to perfect its craft and produce the best nordic sweater in the world.

The company’s motifs have always drawn inspiration from nature or Norwegian heritage. Their sweaters are also heavily symbolic, showcasing values or geographic locations appropriate to the theme of the sweater.

Secondly, Dale of Norway is synonymous with winter; especially here in Colorado ski country. The heritage brand is particularly prized in Vail and Beaver Creek where it is common to see people enjoying apres ski in their beautiful sweaters.

Look

While retro Kofte and Fair Isle-inspired sweaters continue to trend, most are imitations of the original sweater- Dale of Norway.

Constructed from Norwegian wool known for its strength and luster, the expertly knitted sweaters are built to last a lifetime.

When I was at Breckenridge Nordic Center the other day, I overheard someone talking about a coveted Dale of Norway they had inherited from their parents. This underscores the superior quality of the brand and how generations of skiers continue to revere it as wearable art.

Furthermore, the attention to detail put into the Peace sweater is amazing.

The exquisite half zip sweater is accentuated with beautiful details that include a stand up collar with rounded upper points, a pewter heart zipper, delicately embroidered Edelweiss flowers along the placket, and intricate pewter buttons along the cuffs. A discreet Dale of Norway patch is sewn along the left sleeve.

Symbolizing the Olympic concept of peace, the aptly named Peace Sweater was originally designed for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics. It features an elaborate snowflake and an eight-petal rose pattern motif.

In short, the Peace Sweater is one of the brand’s most iconic designs.Fit

The slim fit Dale of Norway Peace Sweater is true to size.

It was not too loose in the shoulders and there was no gaping underneath the arms.

Despite the slim fit, I could comfortably wear a baselayer or long sleeve t-shirt underneath it without feeling constrained. Even with the zipper pulled all the way up on the collar, it was not constraining or itchy.

Overall Thoughts

The Dale of Norway sweater is something you wear for life, not a season.

While this season’s retro-inspired sweaters all appear similar in style, there are definitely some differences in quality and materials. The thought and tradition that Dale of Norway puts into its beautiful sweaters are noticeably absent from other brands.

At $370, the Dale of Norway Peace Sweater is on the pricier side, but it is a wardrobe investment and retains its value. Long after the copy cats are discarded, the Dale of Norway will remain because it is the real deal for its classic design and quality construction.

Due to its classic design and construction, the Peace Sweater is the quintessential Dale of Norway sweater.

Available in five colors (Red, Blue, Black/Offwhite, Ultra Marine Offwhite and Spring Green Offwhite) and six sizes (XS to XXL), the timeless Dale of Norway Peace Sweater is beautiful and functional and is my favorite sweater for apres ski.

Kate Agathon

Dr. Of Stoke

Freelance writer, bicyclist, outdoor recreation enthusiast, and mom to her furbabies, Sansa and Benjen.

 

A Colorado native, Kate considers the outdoors her mother ship. She brings her passion for bicycling, the environment to her writing.

Her primary outdoor recreation activities are mountain biking, road biking, nordic skiing, alpine skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and peak bagging Colorado’s 14ers. She and her husband, Paul, live in Summit County with their dogs, Benjen and Sansa.

Kate earned a BA in History from Colorado State University and later an MSEd and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. In addition to her education, Kate’s background serving two terms on the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee and experience working for non-profits and bicycle sales well position her to bring depth and understanding to the complex changes currently taking place in the outdoor recreation industry.

The Dr. of Stoke has been part of the Engearment team since 2016.