I honestly can't believe I haven't bought it in every color. You can dress it up, down, and in between. It is extremely cozy - I was not expecting such high quality, even with birdwell's great reputation. it's kind of a statement piece with the stripes (I get asked about it every time I wear it) but not so out there that you feel like youre stepping out. I love this sweater lol. it does pill a bit but that's how it goes with sweaters sometimes, even when theyre high quality. just scrape them off carefully