Uniqlo Ivory Textured Knit Jacket Cardigan, Size M

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This knit sits somewhere between a classic cardigan and a softly structured collarless jacket. Rendered in a soft ivory-natural shade and finished with tonal buttons, it has the polished appearance of a little knitted jacket while retaining all the comfort and ease of a cardigan. The body is worked in a dimensional waffle-like textured knit, creating a tactile surface that gives the otherwise minimalist silhouette considerably more depth. Rather than continuing the texture everywhere, Uniqlo has framed it with smoother, denser knitted panels around the neckline, button placket, hem and cuffs. The same clean-knit finish is repeated across the tops of the two front patch pockets. That contrast in texture is subtle but very effective. From a distance the cardigan has an almost bouclé-jacket quality, close up, the knitted construction becomes much more apparent. It feels polished without becoming formal and is an easy way of introducing the look of a classic collarless jacket into an everyday wardrobe. The silhouette is neat and gently structured, with a round collarless neckline, long straight sleeves and a relatively compact length. Five tonal cream buttons run through the front, allowing it to be worn completely closed as a knitted top or left open as a light jacket. Two small patch pockets sit symmetrically at the lower front and reinforce the slightly tailored character of the piece. The soft ivory, natural color is warmer and gentler than brilliant white and works beautifully with black, navy, chocolate, camel and denim as well as other pale neutrals. Made from 41% acrylic, 32% polyester and 27% cotton, the fabric has enough body to hold the textured stitch and jacket-like shape while remaining soft and flexible. The cotton component adds a more natural quality to the surface, while the blended construction makes this an easy everyday alternative to a heavier wool or traditional woven bouclé jacket. It is a lovely example of Uniqlo's ability to take a very classic idea and simplify it into something practical and quietly modern. The result has a distinctly understated Parisian feel without being overly dressy: clean lines, tonal detailing, interesting texture and no unnecessary embellishment. Please compare your measurements with the ones provided below, as sizing may vary between different manufacturers. Tag size: M Has reasonable stretch. Actual flat measurements: Shoulders (seam to seam) – 36 Armhole width – 22 Sleeve length (from underarm) – 40 Cuff – 11 Chest (underarm to underarm) – 47 Waist – 46 Hem – 46 Full length - 52 General condition of the item: very good. The knit remains remarkably clean and even for a pale textured garment. No stains, holes, pulls or areas of heavy pilling. The waffle texture remains well defined, the flat-knit edges tidy, the pockets have retained their shape and all buttons present. Imperfections: There is naturally a little surface fiber visible when viewed very closely, which is normal for this type of textured knit and doesn't detract from the overall appearance. Item condition 1-10: 8