The sweater is wider at the bust then at the waist and hem.  Might be nice for someone with a much larger bust and smaller waist, but for me at 39"B 37" W and 42" hip, it made the way it hung unnatural.  It comes in at the bust with a strong curve and then is narrower at the waist.  Kind of like an hour glass opening, which was not attractive.  Bought the 1x and usually wear XL. That seemed accurate.