This sweater comes just below the waist . The material is just wonderful and I think you will like this sweater very much. The sweater is not to heavy, the weight is very good and can be worn anywhere. I wash my sweater and lay flat to dry, I don't like to dry in the dryer, but you may I really don't think it will hurt the sweater at all. I'm sure you will like this one . I ordered three in other colors and get compliments on them all.