Womens Slim Fit Knit Sweater, Long Sleeve Pullover

A slim-fit knit sweater cut close through the body rather than dropped and oversized, so it layers under a coat or a blazer without bulk gathering at the arms. It pulls on over the head with a buttoned collar detail at the neck, which keeps it from reading as a plain jumper.

The knit is a polyester and spandex blend with real stretch, which matters more in a fitted sweater than a loose one: it moves with the shoulders instead of straining across them, and it recovers its shape rather than bagging at the elbows after a few wears. At 50 to 65cm it finishes around the hip.

Five colors, all of them useful rather than seasonal novelties: wine red, black, grey, dark blue and apricot. Sizes run XS through XL, which is a wider bottom end than most knitwear offers, so it fits smaller frames without swimming. Wear it to the office under a blazer, on its own with tailored trousers, or over a shirt with the collar out. A fitted knit like this is also the easiest thing to build an outfit around, because it adds no volume at the waist or hip. Wash it cold, reshape it damp and dry it flat rather than hanging it, and it will keep its shoulder line instead of stretching down at the sleeves the way hung knitwear does.

• Style: slim fit knit pullover sweater
• Neckline: buttoned collar
• Sleeves: long, regular cut
• Fit: slim
• Length: approx. 50-65cm, hip length
• Fabric: polyester and spandex knit with stretch
• Colors: wine red, black, grey, dark blue, apricot
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Care: machine wash cold, reshape and dry flat