Bought this sweater for skiing in the Midwest and Colorado and could not be happier. The more I wear it the softer it gets and has kept me so warm with just one baselayer, this sweater, and my ski jacket. The sleeves run a little short which is fine because my baselayer hooks around my thumb. I would say overall size is comparable to what you would normally purchase in a store. Quality zipper and no pills on the sweater anywhere even the most rubbed areas like under your arms. Absolute favorite sweater for ski season!