The gold-tone buttons on the front are pretty chintzy looking, and one of them fell off the first time I wore the coat.  Not good!

However, the weight of the coat is perfect for the winter if you live someplace that actually lambasts you with winter month after month.  If you're living south of the Mason Dixon line, this coat is going to be too heavy for you.  It's an actual winter coat.

Having said that, this coat does run on the small side, which is the only reason why I gave it three stars, rather than five.  Well, that and the buttons falling off.

I'd say pick out four good-sized buttons that you think will look great with this coat (because you're going to have to replace the buttons) and buy it.  But buy a size larger than what you'd normally wear.