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4.5
I have been looking to 2 year for a long coat with a hood, preferably not black. It is hard to find any long coats now that are actually warm in very cold weather. After reading tons of reviews on this coat, I decided to go for it. The hardest part was deciding what size — small or medium. I am 5’2”, 125 pounds, 35-27-37. My concern after reading reviews was being able to wear the coat over sweaters or suit jackets because of the sleeves being tight. I decided to go with the small, again after reading many reviews of others who had purchased a small.The coat arrived before it was even supposed to and when I opened it, I loved it! The length is perfect — a couple inches above my ankles even with low shoes. The fit through the body is great even with a sweater on. The sleeves are a bit tight, but I can get all but my heaviest sweaters under it, even though I do feel a little like the kid in his winter coat who can barely bend his elbows. However, after just a few weeks, it feels like the sleeves are stretching out a bit, so they do feel more comfortable.The coat is SOOO warm. I stood at a bus stop for 15 minutes recently in 28 degree weather with a thin t-shirt and light sweater under the coat and was very toasty. The hood is amazing. The fur rests right along my forehead and helps keep my head warm (and feels very soft!) I have yet to wear it in really windy weather, but I don’t anticipate having problems with it blowing off. And while the coat is warm, it is not ridiculously heavy in terms of actual pounds. The wool coat I have worn for years actually weighs more than this coat but is no warmer.One great feature I have not seen anyone mention is the zippered pocket on the inside of the coat. I hate to carry a purse, so having a safe place to put my ID, credit card, and money it such a bonus. I bought the chocolate and it is a beautiful, rich color. I appreciate that I can wear it as a dressy coat, but also don’t feel overdressed in a pair of jeans and boots in this coat. I have received multiple compliments from strangers when I am wearing it. Even if this coat cost $50-75 more, it would be worth it, but at $150, it is a steal!
