The blanket is extremely lightweight, and the waffle texture is very attractive. I think it looks good by itself on the bed. I can only give it 2 stars, though because it doesn't do what it's advertised to do. I don't find it any more cooling than the thin comforter it replaced for the summer. The fabric weave is completely closed, making it poor for air circulation, therefore, it retains body heat. If you're simply looking for a lightweight option, it's great. However, I think a more open weave cotton blanket for the summer would be better. My complaint with those is that they're so easily snagged, and not as nice looking as a bed topper, but here in the hot humid south, they may be the most preferable. On a side note, the same brand and size cooling blanket on Amazon was listed for $10 higher.