Great for women, too!
First, I'm a woman, 5'5", 100 lbs, with fairly long arms, and you can probably tell from that, slender. I get so tired of women's sizing which requires me to buy a size larger than I wear in order to get a jacket to fit in the shoulders without being tight. As a result, I have a closet full of coats with enough hip room for two of me, which look awful. I bought this jacket in the blue plaid first, and it's just perfect! Size small on me does have an oversized appearance, which I cherish, but NOT a huge, out-of-proportion appearance. The drawcord at the bottom allows me to adjust it to my size. It is tastefully roomy enough for me to throw it on over anything I'm wearing. Even rolled up flannel shirt sleeves or sweater sleeves glide right into the quilted sleeves of this jacket. It's a very warm jacket, totally cozy, totally comfortable. When I drive in it, the sleeve cuffs remain at my wrists, rather than riding up. When I lift my arms, the rest of the coat stays put, allowing excellent freedom of movement. I can layer anything I want underneath it, or wear just a tee and still stay warm in the 30s (I'm guessing, even 20s!). Wearing just a tee underneath, I stayed comfortable and warm in the mid-30s with a 9mph steady wind. I also love the depth of the pockets and the placement, exactly where I want them. I could go on and on. I love it! I bought a 2nd one in the charcoal and red. One stays by the front door, one stays by the back door. I have washed both jackets in the machine on hand wash, which is a really good setting for it on my High Efficiency washer due to the higher water level and the choice of high spin. I hung them to dry, and they dried within 12 hours. They came out absolutely beautiful, wrinkle-free, with NO shedding of the sherpa at all, whatsoever! Perfect!! (see photo, wearing the blue plaid). I highly recommend this jacket! Read more
