I ordered this hoodie because I have lost a lot of weight over the last year. I have a Gildan hoodie, navy blue, in XL that was given to me a about 5 years ago. I loved the fit then and it has lasted a good long time. That was one reason I decided to purchase a new, smaller one. I probably could have ordered a size Men's Medium, and have it fit perfectly right out of the bag. I am, however, grateful to have bought the large for several reasons.<br /><br />-- Once I wash it, I suspect it will shrink a bit. I think it runs true to size and the shrinkage might have made a size medium TOO small. I opted to order the men's over the woman's because I suspected the woman's would be TOO TIGHT and too short. Would definitely order this one again in other colours. Very happy with this hoodie. I tend to wear a women's size medium shirt, or a 10-12-14 depending on the cut of the woman's shirt.<br /><br />-- I also like that this men's hoodie is longer in the body than a lot of women's hoodies are. I tend to be long bodied, and I find a lot of women's shirts and hoodies are not for someone of my frame. I am 5'6" tall, but my body and arms tend to be longer than the "average" woman.<br /><br />It is also just the right thickness - not too bulky or thick, but warm enough. We have had a couple of bitter cold days and nights already and this is perfect for wearing around the house over my long sleeve lightweight sweaters, thermal shirts, and long sleeve t-shirts. It keeps me nice and warm, and is not bulky.<br /><br />My XL was way too large around the wrists and this large fits nicely there - it doesn't sag or droop down to the middle of my hands like my old one does! LOL I think, once I start wearing my thicker sweaters it should fit nicely as well.<br /><br />I only gave it four stars instead of five because I have not yet washed it - it's too comfy and warm! I don't want to do without it for even an hour!!! I reserved one star for after I wash it - will it pill badly on the inside? Will it keep its thickness? These are all things I want to know before I commit to 5 stars. :-)
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]