Oversized short-sleeved sweatshirt in Milano stitch – Imperial Women
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Pickup available at Imperial Fashion Lyon
Usually ready in 2 hours
Description
The cut is decidedly oversize, with dropped shoulders: the shoulder seam falls onto the upper arm instead of stopping at the joint. This offset provides a relaxed look and complete freedom of movement, without the piece looking too large.
The short sleeves are wide and straight-cut, following the volume of the body. A central seam runs down the front, from the collar to the hem: it structures the plain surface and avoids the bulky effect that such a loose jersey could produce. The round neck is classic, cleanly mounted, with no visible ribbing.
The fabric is a Milano knit, a double jersey with a peach-skin feel—extra soft against the skin. It has the right weight to ensure the loose fit hangs vertically rather than puffing out, and it does not wrinkle.
It can be worn with pieces in the same material for a tone-on-tone ensemble: the balloon trousers or the pleated palazzo trousers. The bomber jacket can be worn over it, in the same Milano knit. On its own, it balances out fitted bottoms or a straight skirt. Discover the entire Milano knit jersey selection.
Features
- Very loose, oversize fit
- Dropped shoulders
- Wide short sleeves
- Round neck
- Central front seam
- Milano knit, double jersey with a peach-skin feel
Measurements
Taken flat on a size S, without stretching the fabric.
- Back length: 66 cm
- Wingspan, from one sleeve hem to the other: 70 cm
Composition
- 49% polyester, 44% viscose, 7% polyamide
- Care: machine washable
- Manufacturing: made in Italy
Boutique tip: the volume is already built into the cut, so do not size up from your usual size—you would lose the shoulder line that balances the entire piece. If you are unsure, our advisors can help you try it on with the matching trousers at 21 rue Édouard Herriot, Lyon 1st.
Hem and sleeves adjusted by our seamstresses in our Lyon boutiques. Bring your order and we will pin the alteration on you.
We keep your measurements on file: next time, your trousers will already be at the right length when you arrive.
Free in-store pickup at our Lyon boutiques, order ready within 2 hours if the item is in stock at the boutique.
France: €6 for home delivery or to a pickup point. Belgium: €10. Switzerland and European Union: depending on destination.
Exchange and return within 14 days, store credit valid for one year or refund. Return shipping costs are at your expense. Full terms and conditions
Our pieces are Italian, and Italian clothing generally fits smaller than French clothing. An Italian 40 corresponds to a French 36, or a size S. Here are the benchmarks to help you choose the right size.
Size conversion
| Our size | France | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32 | 36 |
| XS | 34 | 38 |
| S | 36 | 40 |
| M | 38 | 42 |
| L | 40 | 44 |
| XL | 42 | 46 |
This conversion chart is a guide, not a rule: the same size fits differently in fluid crepe than it does in wool drape.
How to take your measurements
Measure yourself in your underwear, with the tape measure flat against your body, without pulling it tight or holding your breath. Get someone to help you if possible: self-taken measurements are often inaccurate.
- Chest measurement — at the fullest point, with the tape measure held horizontally across your back.
- Waist measurement — at your natural crease, just above your navel.
- Hip measurement — at the widest point, approximately twenty centimeters below your waist.
- Inseam — from the crotch to the bottom of the hem, along the inside of your leg. This is the useful length of a pair of trousers.
- Rise — from the crotch to the waistband. This determines whether trousers are high-waisted, mid-rise, or low-rise.
Reading the measurements on our product pages
On product pages that feature it, the Garment measurements button, located below the size selector, opens the model's measurement chart: the garment photographed laid flat with dimensions. Measurements are taken flat, with the fabric relaxed, for the size indicated at the bottom of the diagram.
A width under the arms of 50 cm corresponds to a total measurement of 100 cm: the garment is measured from one seam to the other, across a single layer. Remember to double it to compare with your own measurements. To move from one size to the next, count on a difference of approximately four centimeters flat across the bust, and two to three centimeters at the waist for bottoms.
Between two sizes
The Imperial suit is tailored without being tight: blazers, cocktail trousers, and tuxedos follow the lines of the body. Choose your usual size, and go up a size if you plan on wearing the jacket over a thick knit.
Oversized and palazzo cuts are ample by design: the volume is part of the model's aesthetic, it is not a matter of size. Choose your usual size, even if the piece looks large on the hanger.
If you are hesitating, choose the larger one: a piece that is too tight cannot be fixed, whereas a slightly large piece can be tailored. For a fluid piece, choose the smaller one, as the drape will be cleaner.
Are you a different size on top and bottom? This is the most common case, and it is precisely the advantage of buying pieces separately: a jacket in your top size, trousers in your bottom size. Our suits are put together piece by piece.
Fitting and alterations
An alteration service is available in our Lyon boutiques to adjust a length, take in a waist, or adapt a piece to your body shape. Trying on the garment remains the safest way to choose: pickup is free and your order is ready within two hours if the item is in the boutique. Our advisors are also happy to answer your sizing questions by phone.
