I adore this shawl. I bought it to wear for a vintage-wear event, and it worked perfectly. The shawl looked great in all of the pictures. It is surprisingly thick and warm, and I did not get cold at night when the weather got down to about 50 degrees. My one problem with it is that it shed fur a fair amount. But I would still highly recommend if you are looking for a warm alternative to a jacket for a formal event.