The cardigan has a slim cut (XXL fits otherwise well, unfortunately not me). The material is a mix of cotton and polyester and it feels very good, is not limp. The color is actually as pictured, looks a bit like a faded red from, characterized not so gaudy that black piping form a nice contrast. The style is actually more athletic. All in all very nice to look at, but just not above average eye-catcher. And just a little bit too small, so return!