Even the trendy pattern has a cute, fluffy feel. The soft shaggy knit doesn't feel scratchy and keeps you warm. The loose silhouette that doesn't cling to the body is also a nice point. You can wear it on its own, or layer it with a turtleneck, collared shirt, knit dress, etc. We will compress the item when shipping. Thank you for your understanding! Stretch: Yes Lining: None Sheerness: None 100% Acrylic