Love this coat! Classy, warm, and practical. I typically get cold pretty easy. I wore this in Iceland and Germany at the end of November and early December. Temperatures were below freezing and windy in Iceland - Germany was at and below freezing in the areas we visited. I stayed dry in snow and the coat did well against wind. I didn’t have thick layers underneath, simply casual winter clothing, gloves and hat. This coat kept me cozy! The hood is a bonus for extra warmth and is able to be tightened. The coat is not overkill on size or weight.I typically wear a large in tops and outerwear. I’m 38” bust, 42” hip. I initially ordered a large, but it was wide in the shoulders and too roomy around my torso. The medium fits right and is flattering. There is enough room for me to put on heavy layers underneath, but I never needed to.I had been searching everywhere for a new coat and happened across this Prana coat. I took a chance and ordered a size large. I was worried about the length as I am 6 feet tall and wear an 8 in most clothing. Not to fear, this coat hits me about mid thigh and the sleeves were plenty long enough. It was everything I wanted in a winter coat; warm and chic without the bulk of puffy coats. It has kept me very warm and the downtown Buffalo, NY winds where I work do not penetrate this coat. I definitely recommend this coat, especially for us tall gals.Very warm, and I live where it's not uncommon to be below 0F for weeks at a time in the winter. Hits at mid thigh, I'm 5'5''. Love this jacket!This jacket really is perfection! Super warm with the primaloft material-I wear short sleeves all the time in the winter under this, and have never been cold. The outside is soft, almost like a suede feel. The detachable hood sits perfectly on my head, not too big like other jackets. Overall, this has the warm of a parka while being as streamlined as possible. Does not bulk you up. I bought both colors because I like it so much! Fit is true to size. Love!