I spent years looking for a good sweatshirt that looked like an old comfy sweatshirt. While this has an initial feel, it lacks the stretch that old cotton had. I really like this hoodie more than my sweaters because of the hood and pocket for my bag needs. I usually take medium-sized shirts and pants. But I decided to take this one size up and am glad I did as with no experience it feels slightly baggy when I swim in it.