Awesome shirt! Nice soft cotton material with a good amount of stretch. Comes down about a half inch past my elbow. I didn't notice any loose strings or odd hems- it all looks good! It fits really well and I was looking for a nautical look so I paired it with some high waist Sidecca pants (also love). The shirt is long enough to be tucked in, otherwise it falls at a really great level on the waist so that if you bent over, it wouln't ride up. Not too tight, and not too lose. I'm 5'4" and a curvy 220lbs, I purchased the L.