I love this bo-ho duster! And I LOVE the pockets!  I live in Southern California where the weather can go from scorcher to pretty darn chilly all in one day (high desert)  so this is a perfect layering item that isn't too heavy. Can throw it over lighter weight summer dresses when I don't want too much skin showing or if I'm getting too much sun without felling too hot, yet it is actually a little warm as well - I think because it's a thick cotton it's nice and breathable. So hard to find a versatile item like this. Nice on it's own too, or as a beach cover up, or to take just a bit of nip out of the night air or in an air conditioned room without lugging a heavier sweater or jacket around with you. I ordered the XL -extra large - I'm 5' 3" and usually a US size 12-Large XL in stuff from say Ross and a US size MED in something from a company like Free People -good length - and perfect fit otherwise, I'm on the fuller figured side. May put a dart in the sides to give it a little less boxy shape... Truly pleased with this purchase.