I've looked everywhere trying to find a shawl appropriate for my satin handkerchief dress.  The dress is very flowy and everything else seemed so old lady-ish or bulky.  So, I was very excited to find this.  The pashmina silk gives it a very soft and shiny texture which goes great with my satin dress.  And since it's solid, it'll actually be warm instead of many of the knitted shawls have holes in them which let in the cool air.  Does need to be ironed when it arrives, but that's easily done with a cool iron.