Striped Boat Neck Sweater

The boat neck is an underrated thing. It runs wide across the collarbone and shows off the line of your shoulders in a way a crew neck simply cannot, and paired with stripes it lands somewhere between nautical and quietly chic. Exposed seams trace the construction on the outside, giving this sweater a bit of texture and edge against an otherwise timeless silhouette.

The knit is 60% acrylic with 40% nylon and is slightly stretchy, so it drapes soft rather than stiff and gives when you move. The cut is easy through the body, with the bust running from 42.1 inches at S up to 49.9 inches at XL. Top length steps from 24.6 inches to 26.9 inches across the range, and the sleeve holds at 17.2 inches through every size, which puts it at a bracelet length that shows a wrist and a watch.

Wear it with jeans for a casual weekend, or tuck it into a skirt with flats for a more polished afternoon. It sits well over a collared shirt so the collar comes through at the neckline, and it layers under a trench when the weather turns. The wide neck means a necklace is optional and hoops are usually the better call. Stripes are the pattern that behaves like a neutral, so this goes with denim, camel, navy, and white without any thought. Four sizes run S through XL.

Why you will love it

• Classic boat neck with a nautical inspired stripe
• Exposed seam detailing across the construction
• Slightly stretchy with a soft drape
• Material composition: 60% acrylic, 40% nylon
• Consistent 17.2 inch sleeve through every size

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low