I love scarfs,  i do however,  prefer functioning scarfs,  I'm from new England,  it gets cold here and snow fall is significant!  I buy scarfs to wrap up for warmth.  I look for,  quality made products, warmth,  thickness,  stitch quality,  and size. I like to wrap up my head,  ears and face,  so this is a good size,  long,  and wide.  However this is more for chilly spring or fall. It is long,  and wide, but its quite thin.  The cold maine air blew right through this.  It looks nice,  feels lovely.  For looks alone,  5 star,  but it isn't for keeping warm.