Eye Shrug Cardigan Sweater - Velvet-Trimmed (For Women)

I guess I should have realized from the title that it was a shrug and not a full length top, but the picture is deceiving.

Wish I had read the previous reviews. I don't know if they were placed after the time I placed my order, though. The cardigan is very nice, but there is NO bottom layer, only a long sleeve shrug. This top should be pictured without the underlayer, unless it is possible to order the mate to this set. Unfortunately, it is not offered for sale. I am hoping to be able to find a black velvet tank to go under this sweater. It is the only thing that would look appropriate. Also the color is not as it appears on the screen it is a really deep purple. The only reason I would not recommend it is that it is annoying to find a mate to something that should have been a set. It is similar to trying to match navy blue items not purchased together.

This is an elegant, flattering sweater. The description doesn't make it sufficiently clear that two pieces are pictured in the photo, and that this item is only the TOP piece (shrug), which does not include the shell underneath. I count myself lucky that the shell was still available for purchase when I was buying, so I own the matching set. The shrug looks very good over a black lycra or black velvet shell underneath. I'd recommend that route for anyone who wants to buy the shrug now that the shell is apparently unavailable. Computer monitors vary in the way they display color; on my computer this photo is very true to the actual color of the sweater, which is a dark, subdued plum color. My only word of advice - if you're between sizes, order up. This runs just a tad small.

I ordered this item for a party and would have returned it if not for the immediate need. It looks, from the picture, as though this is a two piece item, or an all-in-one top and shrug, but it is only the velvet trimmed part that you are getting. I ended up having to pull out an old black top to wear it over and was disappointed that my outfit plan was ruined. If the shrug alone is what you want and you find it worth the price, it is soft and nice, but not high quality or expensive looking. As is, i would not have paid over $20 for this much less the [$] that i did pay, but i had to have something to wear and now i'm stuck with it.

Quite versatile...can be dressed up or down...flattering fit.