I took my brand new fleece on a trip to New England just as the weather was turning cool in the mornings & yet becoming warm in the afternoons. My fleece was indispensable--just right for the cool & easy to stuff in my bag as the day heated up. I had bought the black & it can be "dressy" or very casual--depending on the event. I couldn't be happier with my purchase & may succumb to another in a different color.