My mom gave me this poncho ages ago (like, 15 years ago...)and I was never quite sure what to think of it. I decided that I would give it a try the other night, and I am loving it! It is soft, cozy, and feels quite classy, even with my favorite ripped-up jeans and my vintage Minnetonka moccasins (it also reminds me a bit of APC's looks for Fall). I feel ever-so-slightly like a retiree from Santa Fe, but whatever, it works! Thanks Mom ;)