I work outside from 4 in morning til 1 in afternoon..i was sick of looking like a man in layers ..this coat is feminine..light weight..so i thought  this cant be warm...i was wrong i wear a long sleeve reg shirt an this coat an a scarf an i find myself sweating..hood is amazing..an mind you its been 12 degrees ..i hate being cold an this has made my winter more then bearable...i wear a 12 an ordered a 12 to 14...fits perfect even arms long enough