I purchased this to replace my often-worn, now tattered merino wool sweater. I wasn't thrilled with the color I chose (couldn't find one that I liked any better). I thought it was a lighter grey. In reality, it was dark grey and therefore too close in color to another sweater that I have. If I would have found another color to my liking, I might have exchanged rather than replaced. I might also have ordered one size up, since I prefer a looser, less fitted look. The cashmere of this sweater was beautiful. I'm still without a replacement sweater that I can afford. The only one that I've come across in the stores or online was more than twice the cost of this one.