Nice heavy coat.  As another reviewer said, the fabric on this coat is heavier than the thin polyester/nylon used on many down jackets.  This means the coat is heavier (more mass) than others I own but I think it will also be warmer.  I am 5'6" and 112 lbs but carry my weight in the lower half.  I am generally an extra small but since it doesn't come in extra small and there were a lot of comments about it being tight I ordered the small.  My major concern was arm length as there were some comments about short sleeves and my arms are very long.  I wanted to use those thumb holes. The small was fine.  The arms would have been a bit short on me  but since my shoulders are narrow I just used the extra shoulder room down the sleeve as I often need to.  Thumb in thumb holes!  The belt adjust but there are just two snaps on either side (about an inch apart) so not too much.  I think I can shorten part of the belt mechanism on either side with some simple sewing to make it more fitted  - or I may just leave it as is  (bulky through the middle but still presentable). Yes the hood is huge.  It can be tightened in which case the fur complete circles your face with a big round ball of hood behind you but I guess having that full of warm air will keep you warm when it is cold.  I live in California so I don't typically wear hoods (though I don't mind having them for the extra layer of warmth on my back and shoulders) and will probably have it zipped off most of the time.  I bought the coat for some planned trips back east so I will bring the hood with me there and see if it works.