I bought this for my granddaughter for summer.  It gets cool at night and I wanted something soft and not too heavy that she can use both dressy and causal.  I really love the traditional cardigans because they're versatile and can be tossed in the washer and dryer.  It is lose fit at first but after one wash it fits perfect.  This would be a great piece for any child since it is not too heavy and still keeps them warm.