Dresses

Mongolian cashmere goats produce some of the finest, longest cashmere fibers in the world — harsh winters force their undercoats to grow longer and softer than goats in milder climates. Longer fibers mean less pilling, more durability, and a softer hand. Quince sources directly from Mongolian herders, which is why pricing sits well below specialty brand retail for comparable fiber quality and construction.

In warm rooms and mild fall/spring weather, yes — cashmere insulates well and most styles run knee-length or longer. For cold weather, layer the dress over tights, leggings, or thermal underlayers. For workplaces with strong AC, a cashmere sweater dress is one of the few pieces that handles both an over-AC office and a cold commute.

Sweater dresses are heavier-knit pieces with structure and visible knit texture — most like a sweater extended into a dress silhouette. Knit dresses can also be lighter-weight finer-gauge knits that drape more like jersey. Quince cashmere dresses span both ends: the heavier sweater-dress styles for cold weather, and finer-knit cashmere pieces for transitional weather.

For work: pair with knee-high boots, opaque tights, and a long coat. The clean knit lines suit business-casual offices and elevate dressing without effort. For evening: pair with heeled boots or pumps, sheer tights, a leather belt for structure, and statement earrings. The piece dresses up and down based purely on accessories.

All cashmere pills a little in the first few weeks of wear as short surface fibers work loose — this is normal and stops once the surface settles. Use a cashmere comb or simple disposable razor to remove pills as they appear. After the break-in period, well-made cashmere stays smooth for years. Quince uses Grade-A Mongolian fibers (longer staple length), which pill less than lower grades.

Hand wash in cold water with a cashmere-safe or wool-safe detergent, or use a delicates cycle in a mesh bag. Skip fabric softener and bleach. Lay flat to dry, away from direct heat — never tumble dry cashmere. Reshape while damp to preserve the original dimensions. Professional dry cleaning is a safe alternative for special-care pieces.