SW Ohio doesn't experience bone crushing winters; lows average around 18 degrees. Having said, my purpose for this tank is as a base layer since I work in an office and not outside.

I bought 1 tank during the summer but didn't wear it till late October. I fell in love with it because under a quarter zip fleece pullover and a windbreaker it kept my core warm in a biting Canadian wind during vacation, but I didn't overheat while inside. I decided I wanted a second tank, but the price had doubled. My moniker reads "bargain shopper" for a reason: I won't pay double. I'm kicking myself because I could have bought 2 this summer for the price they want for 1 in November.

The reason I rated this 4 stars and not 5 was not related to the price increase. I wear a size 16 and the XL fit really, really close. Otherwise the tank is well made, doesn't reveal a lot of cleavage, and is long enough so it covers nicely. The cashmere is not thin, and the berry color landed in a sweet spot between dark pink and maroon.

Sadly, I'll have to keep checking back and looking elsewhere...