Leni Novelty Rib Crewneck

The rib is the detail — the 525 America Leni Novelty Rib Crewneck is a fitted, cropped long-sleeve crewneck in deep dark navy, in a viscose-rich blend that gives the fabric a slight drape and sheen that a standard cotton rib never achieves. The novelty rib is a mixed-texture stitch that alternates fine vertical and horizontal elements within the rib structure — the result reads as a subtle waffle-adjacent surface texture that has dimension up close and reads as a clean, rich navy from any distance. Nothing decorative, nothing added: no collar, no buttons, no embellishment. Just a precisely fitted crewneck with the knit texture doing all the work. Crewneck with clean ribbed collar. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs. Fitted, body-skimming silhouette. Cropped at 18½″ — sits at or just above the natural waist on most fits, designed to be tucked or worn at the waist of high-rise denim or trousers. Machine washable. Dark Blue. S–L. By 525 America.

Key Details

Fabric & Feel | 49% Viscose, 26% Polyester, 25% Nylon | Deep Dark Navy | Novelty Rib — Mixed Vertical & Horizontal Stitch, Subtle Waffle-Adjacent Surface Texture | Slight Drape & Sheen from Viscose Content | Fitted & Cropped | Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low

Design Details | Fitted Cropped Crewneck Long-Sleeve Top | Novelty Rib Knit Throughout | Clean Ribbed Crewneck Collar | Long Sleeves with Ribbed Cuffs | 18½″ Length — Cropped at Natural Waist | Fitted, Body-Skimming Silhouette | Dark Blue | Style #: 110051433

Care | Machine Wash | Tumble Dry Low | Fitted — size up if between sizes or prefer a less body-skimming fit

Styling Suggestions

• Wear with light wash or medium wash straight-leg jeans and white sneakers or tan loafers as shown — the 18½″ crop sits cleanly at the waistband of high-rise denim, the dark navy novelty rib provides the color and texture, and the result is a complete autumn casual look that requires nothing else; the subtle waffle texture of the rib reads at close range while the deep navy reads cleanly from across the room
• Tuck into high-waisted slim camel or tan wide-leg trousers with pointed-toe heels or tan loafers for a warm-toned autumn combination where the dark navy cropped crewneck provides the cool counterpoint to the warm camel ground — the fitted viscose-rich knit tucks neatly and stays in place, and the 18½″ length means no excess fabric bunching at the waistband
• Layer under the Hope Embroidered Chore Jacket or any structured outerwear with the crewneck collar and ribbed cuffs visible — at 18½″ the Leni sits entirely within a hip-length jacket without pulling at the hem, making it one of the best layering bases in the lineup for structured outer pieces where a longer hem would create bulk
• Wear with a high-waisted dark wash or black denim midi skirt and black ankle boots for an evening-leaning autumn look where the navy novelty rib crewneck reads as an elevated knit top with enough texture and drape to hold its own as the focal point of a simple, considered two-piece outfit

Fit & Sizing Notes

• Fitted, body-skimming silhouette | Novelty rib knit with slight stretch and recovery | Clean crewneck | Ribbed collar & cuffs | 18½″ length — sits at or just above natural waist, designed to be worn at the waistband | Machine washable
• Model is 5’10½″ with a 34″ bust, wearing size Small | Available in Small, Medium & Large