I was surprised, after receiving the vest, that it is actually heavier than I expected. It is the weight of a decent winter jacket, minus the sleeves of course, and not just a thin little vest with a hood. Nice!!! Love the feel and warmth of the vest, fits great, nice and soft, and that hood…. Love it! With the hood being removable I can sport this vest in not-so-cold weather without looking overdressed. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this, my first purchase from your online store, as a test. Now, I can feel more comfortable purchasing what I really wanted, one of the black hooded coats with that fabulous-looking hood, without the trepidation.