A truly classic and gorgeous bag. Substantial but buttery leather, well made, yummy color. I didn't even need this, but could not resist (sound familiar?)...

I ordered this along with Patagonia's Down With It Parka to compare their fit and style. Be aware that this parka is nearly full-length, and at 5'7" it hit my mid-calf. It's like wearing a down comforter that looks fabulous. And it's nearly as comfortable. This parka fits nicely and because of the 800 fill, it doesn't look as frumpy as the Down With It or some other 600 fill jackets. I would have needed to order an XS in the Down With It to get the same tailored look as the S in this parka, but with less space for layering. Both jackets are very warm, but again this one was superior, and not only because of its longer length. It also has nicer detailing - like an insulated flap over the zipper and fleece on the inside cuffs. I agree with others that the pockets are not big enough, and that is something I liked better about the Down With It. But this one had a better placement (the pockets on the Down With It are too high for me). My only beef with this jacket is that it's not ripstop fabric, and more than that, the snaps are extremely difficult to undo. So much that it made me think they would eventually rip out of the fabric! Not a good design. Otherwise - exquisite and well worth the extra money if you are on the fence between this and Down With It.

I love this coat. I stand at a bus stop 2 times a day in the northeast. This coat cuts all the wind and is very lightweight. The hood stays in place. This coat is worth the money. It also does not look bulky. I get compliments every time I wear it.

This may be my favorite coat that I have ever owned. It is incredibly warm despite its incredibly light weight. The integrated hood is very well designed - both very attractive and very functional - and the right depth (many are not deep enough). The brown color has a beautiful eggplanty sheen to it in certain lights / at certain angles.

My merino wool knee-length pea coat, while sufficient in the fall, was not keeping me warm when the really cold weather hit. I have had a goose down comforter for years, and always relished it when the nights got chilly, but it wasn't until recently that I hit upon the idea to get a coat filled with the same stuff. Am I glad I did! I ordered it from Zappos on a Monday morning and received at my work Tuesday morning. That night, it hit 20 degrees for the first time, and the coat kept me warm. It has been as cold as 6 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds of 30mph. I can't say that I'm toasty warm under those conditions, but I'm reasonably comfortable. I certainly don't feel utterly miserable at 6 degrees, as I did in my wool coat at 30. Perhaps if I wore thermals under my clothes I would be perfectly comfortable. I am 5ft 7in and this coat comes midway down my calves. I'm a US size 16 and the XL coat just fits me. The material that the coat is made out of feels very thin, which does worry me, but maybe it's like parachute material; light and strong. Still, I am getting little down feathers coming out of the coat, not just from the seams. The snaps are very tight, and make a very loud sound when pulling them apart. The two-way zipper is very handy, especially since I'm always putting my phone in my pants pocket and then putting my coat on. I usually hate long coats and jackets, because when I sit down and try to move my arms, I am very constricted in my shoulders and upper arms. Not so with this coat, at all. I have full range of motion in my arms without tightness or constriction when I'm driving. I love this coat just for that. I have somewhat longer arms than normal. Most coats (and long-sleeve shirts) will come three inches or four inches from my wrist, especially when I raise my arms a bit, but this coat's sleeves are long enough to cover my wrist even when I'm driving. They might be a little long for most women's comfort, but I honestly can't see how anyone would object to a down sleeve covering their knuckles when it's nearing zero. Overall, I'm quite happy with this coat, though I will keep it away from anything sharp. I'm considering getting the shorter jacket version for fall and early spring, too.

I'm 5'2 and was worried that this coat would be too long, but it is just the right length for what I want walking around a cold city. It might be too long for getting in and out of cars but it will definitely keep me warm when walking outside. Only minor complaint is that it is hard to zipper.