I ordered this jacket in a small but it is still too large, so I returned it and will re-order it in an extra small. I am going to the U.K. and wanted something along the lines of a wind breaker/rain jacket and this fits the bill. I wanted something with some style and fit and yet practical and functional and this is it. The belt provides a touch of dressiness. It is light weight enough to be compacted into my backpack. I was also looking for a longer jacket. The longer length will better help keep me dry and comfortable if the weather turns rainy and cold and it is roomy enough to wear a few layers underneath for added warmth. And I like the roll-up tuck-away type hood - when you get wet weather such as they have in the U.K. you really need a hood. I also like the zippered deep pockets although I wish I could find a jacket with "smart zippers" which fasten to clips to make them harder for pickpockets to steal things. And I wish it had secure pockets on the inside. With all the petty theft that goes on, I consider such security measures invaluable. I wish more manufacturers were designing with this in mind.