Compact Knitted Cardigan - cream

Compact knit construction with a soft drape and cool handfeel - it skims the body without clinging, sitting neatly through the torso. Button-through front placket runs from the round neckline to the cropped hem, giving you the option to wear it fully fastened or leave the bottom buttons open for a relaxed split effect. Cropped length sits just at the waist, making it an easy layer over high-waisted bottoms without adding bulk. Round neckline with a close, collarless finish - cleaner than a V-neck and easy to style with delicate jewellery. Long fitted sleeves taper towards the wrist, keeping the silhouette streamlined from shoulder to cuff. The viscose-rich knit has a lightness to it that sets this apart from a heavier winter cardigan - it moves with you rather than sitting stiff on the shoulders, and the cool handfeel makes it just as wearable indoors as out. That cropped, button-through shape does a lot of work. Wear it fully done up as a top in its own right, or leave the last two buttons open over wide-leg trousers for an easy, relaxed feel - exactly how the model wears it here with camo cargo trousers and trainers. For a night out with friends, swap in straight-leg jeans and a strappy heel sandal. It layers cleanly under an oversized jacket without bunching at the waist, which makes it a reliable piece to reach for through the transitional months. The compact knit means it folds down small enough to tuck into a bag without losing its shape - a practical detail that earns it a permanent spot in the rotation.