Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons, so I own a lot of sweatshirts and hoodies. I don't like hoods, but I tend to buy hoodies because they have a front pocket and a regular sweatshirt doesn't. This is the perfect blend! I get my pocket without a hood. The fit is great, and the wash on it is the perfect amount of "aging". I bought two, and I have a feeling I'll be wearing them a lot once the temperature finally drops!