This is a warm coat that I like, but don't love. I appreciate the generous hood, which has drawstrings so it can be tightened against wind/ precipitation, the high collar, and the ribbed cuffs (no thumbholes, sadly). The fabric is definitely water-resistant, as it kept me dry in a light mixed rain/ sleet drizzle, but as I have not tried it in heavier precipitation, cannot speak as to how well it performs. Unfortunately, the zipper is not the smoothest, and can be difficult to get started (not good if I'm standing out in the cold), though it does offer the ability to unzip it from the top or the bottom. The buttons on the outer hand pockets are inconvenient (if I am wearing a coat of this thickness, then I am also wearing gloves, and gloves and button do not mix well), though I do like the fact they have a fleece lining for warmth. There are also two pockets inside the coat, which are very large (they can hold gloves, small scarf, phone, or whatever) that secure via velcro. There are drawstrings inside the coat to cinch the waist, though for my body I'm not sure it is very flattering (see my pics with the coat worn both cinched and uncinched). The side zippers which expand the coat's width seem more like a style choice than a convenience, since they don't offer much extra room for movement. The black coat is a true, dark black, and has a gold zipper, gold snaps, and brown buttons.As for sizing, I am 5 foot 7, weigh 165 pounds, have a 36C bust with narrow shoulders and a short torso, carry most of my weight in the middle, and wear a US women's size 10 (medium sizes at Old Navy and H&M). I always buy coats and jackets in a large to accommodate sweaters or hoodies, and I ordered this coat in the "large" size, which fit perfectly and is very comfortable.Overall, this is a comfortable, warm coat that fits true to size, and I'm sure it will see a lot of use this winter.