I can agree with that. I used to not like anything with a hood but have learned to like coats with hoods for rainy days so I don't have to hold an umbrella and carry a bunch of stuff or be able to pull the hood up on a snowy day. I dress much more casual now so hoods come in handy. I only wear a hooded sweatshirt if that is my outer layer or hanging around in the house. Some pull up and make me feel like I'm being choked so maybe that's why I like the men's collection - it is a just the right amount of oversized look for me.Because I don't like the feel of the hood when I'm sitting down and leaning back. And they are too bulky to wear a coat over.