I bought this for my 21-year-old son and it looks great on him.  It's a slimmer fit than a car coat and doesn't look as bulky.  And it has a zip up part near the neck (I know that part has a name but I can't think of it) that gives it an extra layer of warmth when it gets cold.  That takes care of the one drawback with most pea coats - the neck and chest area doesn't stay warm usually.  My son says he has gotten lots of compliments on this coat.