Warm and cute, just goes perfect with most any winter outfit I have. I do probably need one in a brown or gray as well, but Black goes with everything naturally so for an accessory this really covers a lot of ground. feels very well may, and isn't velvety soft, but isn't rough either. It's a very comfortable hat on my head and I find that I forget I'm wearing it because it's just not bothering me like some do. Love it!