Alternative Women's Adrian Fleece Zip Front Hoodie Sweatshirt

I bought 3 different brands of hoodies at the same time: Champion, Vetemen and this Alternative. All were about the same price. Of the 3, Champion and Vetemen seemed like they were made with sturdier fabric and would outlast the Alternative--by far. Yet I ended up returning those 2 and buying 2 more Alternative. Why? 1. Although the fabric seems more flimsy and less durable by comparison, the Alternative is soooooo much softer and more comfortable than the other 2. It is just super super soft. The inside is fuzzy and cozy. The downside to that is that this material seems like it will pill eventually a lot more than the other 2. Still, I'd rather live with the pilling in exchange for the softness. Probably best to wash in cold and dry on low to preserve the integrity of the fabric. 2. It is attractive. It has a nice shape and isn't too long. The other 2 were pretty shapeless and extended too far down the hips for my taste. I guess these are closer to teen or young adult size (even though I'm 40) whereas the other 2 are more true "womens" size. I'm 5'1", 110 lbs and small fits me very well. 3. Ease of movement. Probably because of the fit and lighter weight, I find it much easier to move around in the Alternative hoodies than the other 2. The other 2 felt bulky, like I was wearing a jacket. The Alternative just feels lighter and more contoured to my shape so that it moves better with my body. I wear these around the house all day long. My sister tried my hoodie on and liked it so much she ended up buying one for herself. If you're looking for comfort and slightly fitted look, I'd definitely recommend. If you're looking for durability, this probably isn't your best bet.

The Adrian hoodie is warm and cozy. The size fits well and is not tight fitting. The texture of the material is soft and is perfect to wear on a cool day or evening. Some of the other styles of Alternative are too thin but not this one.

Size large. Too tight. Color lavender ok. Material Medium light ok Was not able to wear. Size off

It's a great sweatshirt; soft, and a pretty color. The XS was too small unfortunately, but I returned it and the small is perfect. Typically XS is the perfect size for me; I am 5'6" and weigh about 105; but I do have long arms and a long torso; so unless you are petite, get a S or larger.

The hoodie fits a little smaller than average, but it still fit my girth. I have a 42 inch chest, so that you can measure the proportions. The zipper on this garment is metal and has a tendency to stick, so I can't see it lasting for very long. The fleece on the inside is soft and very warm and I do enjoy wearing it. It feels good against my skin. The one big down side to this garment is how much it pills after you wash it. The inside fleece all comes out in the washing machine and all over your other garments, so when you wash it for the first time, please wash it by itself, unless you want fleece balls all over your other garments. You have been warned! I would purchase another hoodie, but only because I like how it feels and how warm it is, not because the materials as top quality.

Sweatshirt fit as expected, and the overall design was flattering. Unfortunately, the material was way too thin and the zipper, being white, was too much of a contrast. The color of the sweatshirt was beautiful, but the zipper really ruined it. This one went back - it wasn't expensive but it had too many things that just didn't work for it. Oh - I should mention that even though the material was quite thin, it was very, very soft. I didn't keep it though so I'm not sure if the softness would last through the wash.

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This sweatshirt is very bad quality: it was slightly pilly when I took it out of the packaging. After wearing it for a few hours, the whole under armpit area is super pilled up. Also, the sweatshirt is shorter than expected. I do not recommend this item and wish I could return it:(