This can be worn with casual attire, work or over a sleeveless tank/camisole as a 'cover up'. The spring colors match wonderfully with floral dresses, tank tops and skirts. I've received a few compliments on the cardigan I purchased (the pink one) and if I wore more blues and purples, I would consider buying another. Don't be thrown off by the brand name though - it's NOT cashmere, but 100% cotton. If you plan to wash your cardigan in warm water, I would do so on the extra gentle/delicate cycle, use a mild detergent and plan on slight shrinking. I usually wear a small or medium, but since the pink was only available in large, I decided I would get it anyway and see if it worked. After I washed it in warm and dried it on low heat until it was only damp, the sweater is now closer to my size. I usually wear a size four dress.