Johnstons of Elgin V-Neck Sweater - Scottish Cashmere (For Men)

Right out of the box it's clear that this is anything but a bargain basement cashmere sweater, although the price would portend that. It is well tailored, substantial, quite warm,-in short, top quality.

I ordered one size larger than normal, but the fit was too slim to be comfortable. Did not wish to go two sizes larger since the sleeves would be too long? I thus regretably returned the item, which was made expertly of beautifully soft cashmere.

I bought this for my fiancé to wear over his business shirts to work. He is 6'4" and usually wears a 44" chest sweater or coat, but I read so many reviews that said to size up one, so I did and it was far too big! I returned and bought his usual 44" and it fit perfectly, even on his long arms and torso, and there is really ample space in the sweater arms and body to wear over a button-up shirt, so, no need to size up (unless you have a fat belly, then I can see maybe why you'd want to size up) because it is already slightly baggy even when buying one's usual size. The only reason I gave a four instead of five is because though this is cashmere, it is not as soft as cashmere should be, but it is thick enough and seems well enough made.

Order a size up. Cut and weighted to be worn with jacket and tie.

The fit follows the measurements. So use a tape measure and you won't go wrong.