Beautiful jacket. Just got this on a whim and am thoroughly impressed [thank you Amazon Prime and Amazon's stellar return policy]. I was looking for an everyday jacket that was "cool" looking but not crossing over to trendy. This totally fit the bill. Also, I was looking for a synthetic jacket to avoid pet fur clinging to it. I've found the pet fur STILL sticks to it, but I can brush it off more or less with my just hand - leagues better than what you'd expect with a wool jacket where you are forced to use a lint brush or bring out the tweezers.

The shell material is Rip Stop as described. What this apparently means is if the shell ever rips, the hole will in theory not get bigger without sufficient trauma - Don't know how well that works but I've never torn a jacket anyway. That said, the shell feels very durable. Wouldn't have reservations taking this jacket through some light branches outdoors - not that you could - the fit is constrictive in the shoulders, sort of like a suit jacket so it's not a very active jacket, but I'm just making a comment about the shell material - feels more durable than some "technical" jackets I have for a fraction of the price! Also heavier of course.

7 pockets: Two zipped handwarmers, two chest pockets, two internal hook and loop pockets and a mini pocket for your phone or something? Love all the pockets, can stash and divide up my credit cards, cash, beanie, scarf, phone - awesome. Love pockets.

I'm 5'8" 160 lbs. Got the small. I can fit a thick wool sweater underneath the jacket - the arms get a little tight when bent but it works. With a thick wool sweater underneath, it feels comfortable to about 40 F [I run cool] just sitting around or light walking. With just a button up on and no sweater, probably good down to 50 F with light walking, not feeling very warm but doable.

The liner is attached to the jacket and has it's own zipper, if that makes sense - so you zip up the liner all the way up the neck, then you zip up the "shell" up - The jacket is meant to look like you are wearing a zip up sweater underneath your jacket? Is this is a fashion thing or is there a reason to have two set of zippers? I'm not sure. I noticed this trend start a few years ago and thought it was silly fashion thing but actually I'm finding I don't mind.

The only external branding is "Calvin Klein" on the zippers [very small] and a small tab behind the collar. I'd rather there be no branding at all, but compared to some other brands, this is no big deal. In a pinch, would look good over shirt and tie for dress-casual, in my opinion, when you want to sport a tie but not do the suit jacket thing. A lot of versatility fashion-wise here.

All in all, great looking, warm, seemingly durable jacket at a very good price - I would possibly pay twice for this jacket. Might buy a second spare.