This is a really cute, stylish sweater. It's a soft, very comfortable knit. There are cut outs in the knit fabric all over the sweater - which really amps up the style. I ordered my usual size and it fits well. It hits me just a tad below the waist, but I'm tall. And the color is great! It would be a nice casual layer over a shirt, turtleneck or cami. I do find that it looks much better when buttoned than when left open. It's a little bit sloppy when unbuttoned, but I plan to wear it buttoned -very comfy!