I chose somewhat small as the "fit", but that is only in reference to a shoulder/arm restriction (which on me is surprising as I have narrow shoulders).  It is somewhat difficult to raise my arms with the coat on and buttoned.  (also because of this,I won't be using the designated pockets in the chest area, the phone is going to have to go in the lower pockets somewhere as well)  The middle and bottom of the coat is relatively generous in comparison. I am grateful to have found this price on Amazon so that I could finally try out the ScotteVest outerwear and still get the alterations needed.  The pockets are useful - the whole point of the purchase.  The bottom pockets are very deep, I may sew something smaller inside to keep things from falling to the bottom if I can do it without ruining the look and function - those sew-in pockets will work, thank you amazon&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Two-way-Zippers-Secret-Pockets-for-Money-for-Passport-for-Cell-Phone-to-Sew-into-Pants-or-Coats-10-pack-Keep-Your-Important-Things-Safe/dp/B01DK9689O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Two-way Zippers Secret Pockets for Money for Passport for Cell Phone to Sew into Pants or Coats (10 pack) - Keep Your Important Things Safe!</a>.  I am not sure about the magnets yet, I may try another reviewer's tip of taking them out, but I don't want to mess up the look.  It's too warm to try this out right now but I am hoping it will provide enough warmth to wear for at least part of the winter.  Just FYI, at 5ft tall, 36-32-40, 130 lbs, the medium size does not look like the picture, it is much less shapely and a more functional look.  I am not sure if I will use the PAN system, but I do like the option as I use headphones with wires, even in the bluetooth era.  I was glad to see the trench at this lower price because at the regular price (even with a 30% off sale) it would have been out of budget.  That's also considering that this required a substantial cost to hem the sleeves.  Seriously, the sleeves are LONG and because of the loops at the cuff it's not a simple hem.  I also paid extra to have the belt shortened because that is really long as well.  Also, I have not figured out how to remove the wrinkles from shipping...please comment with tips if you got them out!