The denim material is tough, but the sherpa lining is too thick for such a small, short jacket.  Waistline needs some way to tighten it. There is too much of a gap at the waist for really cold weather. You would need to wear overalls with this jacket to stay warm. You would need to add a button or velcro connector at the waist to make it better. If I had tried this jacket on at a store I would not have bought it.