The Line by K
Established · Under $200 · Los Angeles, United States
Sleek, body-skimming LA basics in soft stretch jersey, fitted pieces with one detail that does the talking.
Think: Minimalist basics, asymmetrical, fitted.
The buy: the second-skin top
What to buy
the second-skin top
Categories
Occasions
Why The Line by K is worth it
The Line by K makes fitted basics with a twist: soft stretch tops and dresses cut close to the body, each with one detail that stops them reading plain.
It works in stretch jerseys and ribs, mostly Tencel, micro modal and cotton, so pieces hug without squeezing and move easily. The interest is in small, deliberate details: asymmetric and off-the-shoulder necklines, open backs, ruching and merrow-stitched edges, with paler pieces lined at the bust. Nearly everything is made in Los Angeles.
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The sale pattern
From 16 months of sale tracking.
It's been 7 weeks since the last one against a rhythm of about every 5 weeks — they're due.
- Runs a sale
- about once a month
- Last sale
- 7 weeks ago
- Typical markdown
- 30% off
- Deepest we’ve seen
- 30% off
About The Line by K
Karla Deras, a fashion blogger turned designer, launched The Line by K in Los Angeles in 2015, running it at first as a one-woman company to share the pieces she was designing for herself.
It made its name on body-skimming stretch basics meant for daytime as much as nights out: fitted tops, bodysuits and dresses, made locally and finished with an off-center neckline or a bared back.
- Founded
- 2015
- Founded by
- Karla Deras
- Based in
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- Los Angeles, with a few imported pieces
- Made of
- Stretch jersey and rib in Tencel, micro modal, cotton and rayon, mostly with spandex
- Shipping
- Ships across the US, free over $100 ($10 FedEx Ground below); ships internationally to select countries for a $30 flat rate, with customs and duties paid by the buyer.
- Where to buy
- The Line by K's own site · Our Line by K picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Cuts are fitted, and the product pages say to take your normal size. Sizes run XS to XL, and each page gives the model's height, measurements and size to compare against.
- Fabric
Expect soft, stretchy jerseys and ribs, mostly Tencel, micro modal, cotton or rayon blended with about 10% spandex. Paler colours are often lined at the bust or double-layered so they don't show through.
- Care
Most pieces can go in the machine on a cold, gentle cycle. The brand suggests turning jersey inside out first and laying it flat or hanging it to dry.
- Returns
US returns and exchanges are free within 21 days of delivery. Anything bought at 30% off or more is final sale, so if you're unsure of your size, a full-price piece is the safer order.
- Shipping
US shipping is free over $100 and $10 by FedEx Ground below that. International orders pay a $30 flat rate plus any customs duties, and returns from abroad go back at your own cost.
What The Line by K is made of
Modal · Cotton · Tencel
- Natural
- 24%
- Plant-based
- 60%
- Synthetic
- 16%
Works most in: modal, cotton and Tencel
From the fabric listed on 403 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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The Line by K, answered
- What is The Line by K?
- The Line by K is a Los Angeles label making fitted basics in soft stretch fabrics: tops, bodysuits, dresses and sets with details like asymmetric necklines and open backs.
- Is The Line by K a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for basics with a point of view: close-fitting stretch jersey and rib pieces, made in Los Angeles, each with a neckline or seam detail that keeps it from feeling plain.
- Who founded The Line by K?
- Karla Deras, a fashion blogger turned designer, founded it in 2015 and is its creative director.
- Where is The Line by K from?
- Los Angeles, where most of its pieces are made.
- Does The Line by K run true to size?
- Yes. The brand says to take your normal size; most pieces are fitted, in sizes XS to XL.
- Does The Line by K ship internationally?
- Yes, to select countries for a $30 flat rate, with customs and duties paid by the buyer. Within the US, shipping is free over $100.
- Where can I buy The Line by K?
- On the brand's own site, or through our picks of The Line by K.
- When does The Line by K go on sale?
- Across the 14 sales we have tracked, The Line by K has run one about once a month. The last one was about 7 weeks ago.
- How much does The Line by K discount?
- Their sales consistently reach about 30% off.
- What is The Line by K made of?
- Across the 403 The Line by K pieces we could read in October 2026, about 24% of the fabric is natural fibers, 60% plant-based fibers like viscose and 16% synthetic. The most common fabrics are modal, cotton and Tencel.
- Which brands are like The Line by K?
- If you like The Line by K, look at Marcella, Because of Alice, Rue Sophie and SIR..