It is still cold in here where I live. I honestly have some beanie hats, but I need a biege one which goes so well with almost any outfit I wear. When I first opened the package, I did not like how the beanie smelt. But I thought it's just the moisture trapped in the bag since it has been cold out and of course it has to go through all steps and scanning and what not. I tossed the hat in the washer using cold water and detergent (NO BLEACH) and it came out just fine and did smell good. This hat if perfect for fall and winter season. I would say, this is my favorite hat now. It keeps my head and ears warm when I go out of our house and compliments my hair color. I am glad I bought this.