I live in a Frozen Tundra now - And am an implant from South Florida; So a warm leather jacket is a must here. This particular leather jacket was a terrific investment. It is just thick enough to keep the cold out, but not so thick that it feels confining or weighs 50 lbs. I am 5'5" and large-breasted, and the one thing I will say is an XL will just barely zip-up over my bust. This should be kept in mind when ordering. Aside from that I am 99.9% happy with this stylish and very practical product.