Title: The BEST thing ever for someone stuck at home
Content: I got this product because it's advertised as a sweatshirt blanket and it's everything I've ever wanted and more. I was considering getting The Comfy Dream (the one with no lining) but The Comfy Original is so plush and warm. When I was comparing Comfys' though, I found a lot of vague reviews so I decided to write my own! The Pros: -The outside is incredibly soft (a bit plastic-y but still incredibly silky) -Since its a bit plastic-y it's also water-resistant (from light splashes and spills, not heavy rain or anything) -The cuffs are plenty loose on the wrists (I saw reviews saying they were too tight to be comfortable - granted my wrist is ~4in round) -The neck opening is large enough for my big head PLUS my bun PLUS my glasses PLUS my over the ear headphones to get through -I can easily tuck my legs up into the torso area without it being tight (for reference I'm 5'4 and 130 pounds-ish) -The bottom edge is loose (not like a sweatshirt) so it isn't something that rides up and needs to be pulled down -The hood is loose even with over the ear headphones and a bun -The sleeves can be slipped over the hands to keep warm but do not slip down over the hand with regular wearing -Mine didn't come smelling horrible (some reviews complained about a horrible smell, I got mine in maroon if color matters?) -The bottom edge covers to my knee when I sit normally at a desk -The pocket isn't lined so your hands get all the goodness of the soft silky outside material -The pocket is mega big! I can fit a Nintendo Switch or a large iPad in with no issues -It's easy to lift up to use the bathroom (just ball it up in one arm and you're good to go!) -I haven't had a "quality" issue as of yet (some people complained about seams popping, but none of mine have. Mine doesn't even have a loose string) The Cons: -The sherpa lining is a bit "grabby" (this could be a problem if your hands are/get really dry in the winter or if you plan to wear this camping where things could be pokey) -The outside covering isn't attached to the lining at the pocket (this is because they consider it reversible, but it can make heavy things a bit awkward) -The hood doesn't have any cinchers (not a problem for me, but if you want to wear this outside in windy situations, it could be a problem) -This may not fit people in the intended way if they are larger than a men's large or women's extra-large (it might be difficult to pull your legs up and in, or the sleeves might be too short) -The length might not be good on everyone (if you want something waist length and you're under 6', it'll be long, if you want something longer than your knees and you're over 5'4, it'll be short) -It does NOT stretch over your knees if you sit criss-cross-applesauce (at least not if you're my height, maybe on a smaller kid) -It's a little bit... ugly. It's not a fashion item, but it's not something I'd wear to the grocery store. (Maybe the post office, but that's about it) -Not a good thing to wear to bed because it's rather big and can get tangled around you if you toss and turn (and impossible to escape if you start to overheat) I gave The Comfy such high ratings because it's an incredible invention, even if they should release a second size for larger people (they do advertise this as "one size fits all" and it'll fit if you're under a 5XL, but not the way they intend it to be worn). A 4-star rating for softness because the sherpa is grabby and it's rather bothersome, but not a dealbreaker for me (if it is, get a Comfy Dream). A 5-star rating for giftablity because this is perfect for cozy holidays, little kids who love blankets, sports fans who go to lots of games (especially hockey and football), parents who have to drive their kids to school very early in the morning, students who are now working from home, people who like outdoor living (bonfires, lake life, early morning outdoor coffee), people who get cold very easy/live in chilly houses, and the movie night lover! Even if you're considering getting this for a gift swap, do it! It's better than socks, less expensive than a lot of other gifts, can't be misinterpreted (you can't get someone the wrong size when it's one size), can't be accidentally offensive/unusable (like getting someone with a chronic headache condition strongly scented candles), and still has a little novelty factor while still being practical. As for warmth, another 5-star rating. It's extremely warm (almost too warm for weather above 60 degrees F) and absolutely perfect for fall and winter. Something to remember: Even if you order The Comfy and hate it for whatever reason, you can still return it for a full refund!
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