A beautifully simple cotton knit from Uniqlo, designed in olive green with white horizontal stripes. This has the sort of understated, slightly nautical styling that Uniqlo does particularly well: relaxed rather than oversized, clean through the neckline and shoulders, and easy to wear without looking overly basic. The upper section is left solid olive before the striped pattern begins across the chest, continuing through the body and sleeves. That placement gives the knit a more balanced and flattering appearance than an all-over stripe. The color is particularly good: a soft olive, contrasted with white. It gives the classic Breton-inspired stripe a more earthy, contemporary character and makes the jumper especially easy to combine with denim, cream, tan, navy and black. Made from 100% cotton, the knit has a dry, breathable hand and a softly structured drape. It is not a fluffy winter wool sweater, instead, it is the kind of medium-weight cotton knit that works exceptionally well across several seasons. The stitch is neat and compact, with enough body to hold the shape while still falling naturally on the body. The silhouette is relaxed through the torso with a softly rounded crew neckline, slightly dropped shoulders and straight long sleeves. There is no heavy ribbing or fitted waistband, which gives the hem and cuffs a clean, modern finish and allows the jumper to hang naturally. There is a quiet French-mariner quality to this piece, but the olive coloring keeps it from feeling too literal. It would be especially good as an everyday wardrobe piece for someone who likes minimalist dressing but still wants some visual detail. For styling, wear it simply with straight-leg blue jeans, leather loafers and a trench coat for an effortless casual look. The olive works beautifully against mid-blue denim and tan leather. For something cleaner and slightly more elevated, pair it with cream wide-leg trousers or an ivory midi skirt, simple gold jewelry and leather flats. It would also layer very nicely under a navy blazer or khaki utility jacket. Please compare the measurements provided below with your own measurements, as sizing may vary between manufacturers. Tag size: L Has reasonable stretch. Actual flat measurements: Shoulders (approx., seamless construction) - 40 Armhole width - 22 Sleeve length from underarm - 42 Cuff - 13 Chest (armpit to armpit) - 50 Waist - 50 Hem - 51 Total length – 57 General condition of the item: very good. The knit is clean and well maintained with good color, an even knit surface and tidy neckline, cuffs and hem. No holes, stains or pulling. Imperfections: There may be very minor normal signs of wear, but overall it presents very well. General condition of item 1-10: 8
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