This is a lovely, simple, soft top for business casual or casual year-round wear. I would describe the fit as 'slightly skimming' - not tight or baggy. The fabric is very soft, and a "summer sweater" material. The purple is not see-through at all. The sweater is very versatile - perfect to wear with skirt or pants to the office or out to dinner with a nice necklace, or casually with jeans or shorts. It is very soft. I have not washed it yet, and do fear it might 'pill' a little bit, but most sweaters pill to some extend, and for the price, I am very happy. I purchased a second color after receiving this sweater. Great staple in the wardrobe.

At present, I am 5'6, 140 pounds, usually a size 8 (sometimes 6) and the medium fits perfectly in a slightly skimming way. Falls just past my hips, but does not cover the bottom (which is good - what I expected).

My only complaint (minus 1 star) is that the neckline is not as 'boatneck' as the photo shows. It is just not that wide. Not quite a crew neck, but not boatneck either. So I was disappointed in that. Perhaps a larger size might have a wider neckline, but I did not want a baggy look.