This coat is lovely. The cut is elegant, the cashmere blend material is soft. It's well-made, with full attention to details such as edging the black lining with narrow blue cord. The chest and waist are form-fitting, so size up if you want more room for a heavy sweater. I would have to say that the coat isn't particularly warm for a winter garment. Last night I wore it when I attended an open-air play, with temperatures in the 30's--and was far from too warm! But this would not be a concern if you layer warmer garments underneath.  One more thing: I'm a petite (5'2") and the coat, including the length of the sleeves, fit well.