It is exactly as I expected and then some. Great quality and fit. This sweater is a replacement for an SAS sweater that I bought in England about 35 years ago. While it is slightly darker blue and has no epaulets on the shoulder patches, I am fine with that. And this sweater is wool as compared to my original one, which is a cotton blend. One thing’s for sure, this one is warmer! Love it. Just need to get used to wearing a thin t-shirt underneath. And it was not overly expensive for what it is!