I was in a spot. I was about to travel to a cold clime and I had left my heavy jackets elsewhere. Amazon (and Columbia) to the rescue! This is a warm jacket, not un-stylish, and comfortable. It also survives airliner overhead bins with great vigor. And it is fairly priced which really pulled me in. Need an extra jacket to hang in your closet in case of blizzard? Then consider this one. Must be worn with a sweater (underneath) and scarf in a blizzard!