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I really, really love this jacket! I'm just really sad now that the weather is starting to warm up. I want to wear this all day and night. Even my boyfriend likes the jacket, "it's like hugging a big teddy bear!" which is great because I can't do enough to get some hugs out of that guy! So, you can imagine then this jacket is pretty thick and woolly inside and around the cuffs and pockets (although 100% polyester). I personally like the thick seams. You don't feel them at all and they help maintain the nice feminine shape (subtle angles at chest, hips and over rear). Other fleeces I've had stretch out into an unflattering blob and end up becoming home-lounging sweaters or cat bedding. The seams are also covered with contrasting black material which protects the stitching from damage. I personally like the contrasting colors. A strong wind can break through the jacket a little, but I'm usually so warm that it's actually pleasant/refreshing (Although I haven't worn this in temperatures less than 45 degrees, yet.) The hood is very unique as well. It perfectly cups my whole head and forehead. When zipped up, the zipper goes over my chin and the hood never flies off even in the craziest winds. This jacket perfectly eliminates the need for drawstrings which only get in the way or tangled in the wash. The hood is even perfectly cut around your face so that you don't feel like you're wearing blinders. (Meaning, you can look to your left or right without having to turn your head all the way like other hoods.) The zipper has a backing flap to prevent wind from penetrating through the zipper. Such a rare feature for a fleece jacket. I don't know why someone said this jacket looks cheap. It has awesome style. The only thing I can think of is that the outside has stripes shaved into the fleece that makes it look like freshly shorn wool--or it can look like fleece is missing if you're less than 12 inches away. One of my friends was fooled and actually thought it was real wool from a black sheep. Anyway, this "poor quality" is actually some really nice styling techniques. I'm really happy that the last reviewer says it gets softer with washing! It is already so soft that I've been scared to wash it. Washing instructions, for those interested: "Machine wash warm. Powdered detergent. Rinse fabric thoroughly. No Fabric softeners. Do not iron, bleach, or dry clean. Tumble dry warm. Close all fasteners." If you're thinking about this for a gift, I have received nothing but compliments from all ages (6-72). I believe the style is both practical, classic and "hip" plus it's super warm and comfy! Couldn't ask for more--except maybe a lower price, but I wouldn't want to sacrifice the quality or human rights to get it--though this is labeled "Made in China".