These coats are huge.  I'm sure the models in the photos have the back of the coat pinned to make it look like it's normal.  I ordered the large and the medium and they have both been returned.  In an attempted to make these coats fit me (or at least have them look like they do in the photos) I pulled the inner drawstrings because I was literally swimming in both of them.  Once I started adjusting the drawstrings I began to resemble a bell which I must state is not an improvement over looking fat and shapeless.  If you have a small midsection this is NOT the coat for you. The sleeve length was perfect and the little knitted cuff at the end of the sleeves was a nice touch.  The zippers (and there are lots of them) are industrial strength, which I wanted since my last down coat had a plastic zipper on it that was fit for a summer skirt...when the zipper finally broke, after less than a year (thanks Calvin Klein), I started shopping around for a replacement. So this jacket has really strong metal zippers, but they are fully exposed and rough looking.  Also I have long hair and while trying the coats on my hair kept hanging up on the zippers near the top of the coat...on a windy day I'd end up bald for sure! I can't speak to the warmth of the coats since I tried them on inside, but they didn't seem like they would be very warm.  The flannel color is beautiful and the black is rich and deep.  Shipping was prompt.