The tie-waist ruffle-hem sweater is shown in Camel with a V neckline, a side knot and a short ruffled edge. The tie changes how the waist is gathered, but it cannot create more fabric across the bust or waist. Start with those listed measurements, then decide whether the knot and hem placement suit the outfit you intend to wear.

Choose the base size before tightening the tie

From S to L, the listed bust and waist each rise by 3.9 inches, while length rises by only 0.7 inch. If an owned sweater that fits the way you want measures 38 inches around its garment bust, L’s listed 39 inches is 1 inch larger on paper; S’s 35.1 is 2.9 inches smaller. This is a hypothetical garment-to-garment example, not a body-size recommendation. Ask how MAXCT measured the bust and waist if a close difference matters, and use the garment-versus-body chart guide before comparing with your own body measurements.

Then test what a side knot can change

Look at the Camel front and side photos to locate the tie. With a wrap or tie-waist top you own, first wear it without pulling the tie tight. Check whether the base fabric covers your bust and waist as intended. Only then adjust the knot to see where you prefer the gathering and whether the V neckline stays where you want it. The product page does not publish tie length or an adjustment range, so it cannot promise that the knot will solve a too-small base size or a neckline coverage concern. Pastel Blue and Red Orange are also selectable; check their current gallery views before choosing a color.

Place the ruffle over your actual bottoms

Use the 21.1–21.8 inch listed lengths as a starting comparison with a top you own, measured from the same named start point if possible. Try your reference top with the high- or mid-rise bottoms you plan to pair with this sweater. Notice whether you want the ruffle to end above the waistband, meet it or cover it. A larger size adds width much faster than length, so choose a size for the base fit first and treat hem placement as a separate check. The source names 100% acrylic and “moderate stretch” but provides no measured stretch amount or wear test. Care is listed as machine wash cold and tumble dry low; actual post-wash fit is unverified. Check the selected product option and request measuring details if the tie or short hem decides the purchase.