I purchased this for a specific purpose; however, I now wear it all the time! I wore it to run some errands, and within 10 minutes, I received two compliments! It is so roomy and soft! I only took it off to cook dinner as I didn't want to get it dirty. Plus, it drapes too much to cook over an open flame. :) The next day, I purchased the white one, an elegant color for an elegant top or shawl. I will still wear my black one for traveling; that is the reason I purchased it in the first place. It ...