I wanted a lightweight but still warm winter coat so while driving i don't feel as bulky. I saw this one on sale and decided to try it out. First of all it fits great and looks stylish. It doesn't add any bulk, has a nice feel to the fabric, and being able to either put your thumbs through the inner layer when you want that extra warmth helps. However it doesn't keep me as warm as my pea-coat, as I was hoping it would. If you wear a long sleeve shirt or a sweater, you would be able to stand the cold. Personally though, I think for the bitter cold i'll still take out my heavy duty coat. Otherwise, this is a great 'winter' coat for the mildly cold days when you don't want or need a lot of bulky layers