Agnes B. cotton cardigan is a sweet little gem that adds Parisian style to a wardrobe Two ties on the front that are basically framing the upper part of the sweater and create an empire waist effect that reads a little 19th century You can cinch that as much as you want ... The ribcage level tie retains a raised line across the back to continue the tailored accents This is a hard-to-find Agnes B. item that other top lines have versions of ~ not sure if they meet the same proportions and wearability since I have not made a direct comparison. If you are looking for a special sweater for cooler temps but think the straight v-neck Agnes B. offers more frequently is a little too minimal, then this cardigan might check all of the boxes for you. A compliment producer and feminine look Inky black … ! The cotton is cashmere-soft!! Works in any season that you want to pull a whole outfit together and enjoy the fabric with or without longer sleeves underneath And the fact that the sweater is machine washable is a plus!! Sized a 2, but works sizes up due to the proportions: 17" pit to pit 22" shoulder to hem This is a vintage Agnes B. item that is still in great shape, which is a testament to the quality of materials and timeless designs they are known for!