The cardigan for a chilly morning at your desk

A crew neck cardigan with a button front, long sleeves and ribbed cuffs and hem, made from a medium weight knit. It comes in solid and striped patterns, and the listing frames it for office days, weekend brunch, school and travel.

The listing gives the fabric as 71% polyester, 18% acrylic and 11% nylon. That is a fully synthetic knit, with no cotton or wool in the blend. It describes the stretch, thickness and softness each as medium, so think of it as a middle of the road layer rather than a heavy winter knit or a sheer one. The listing also calls the fabric breathable, though it gives no test or rating behind that word.

The cut is listed as regular fit. Sizes run S for US 4 to 6, M for US 8 to 10, L for US 12 to 14 and XL for US 16 to 18, with detailed measurements in the size chart image on the listing. The neck is a crew neck with a button front, and the cuffs and hem are ribbed. Colors can look a little different on screen, so the seller suggests judging them in natural daylight.

Care is simple on paper: machine wash cold in a laundry bag with like colors, no bleach, lay flat to dry, and iron at no more than 110C. The listing says it layers over jeans, skirts, dresses or tank tops, and suits spring, fall and winter. How polished it looks at brunch is a matter of taste. The listing does not state the garment weight or length.