Atelier Trench Coat - Cotton Sateen (For Women)

tight across the shoulders, chest and torso and too generous in the sleeve

Every day use.

One size fits in the shoulders, but is too big in the waist, the next size down feels too tight in the shoulders and fits in the waist. Because it is of stretch material, I think that I can't be fitted properly in this coat. (BTW, I am not large-shouldered nor do I have a small waist.) I would recommend this coat, with the caveats I described.

After reading the reviews about fit, I was very leary about purchasing this item, but looked at the sizing chart and went by the measurements there to determine what cut might work best for me. My shoulders do tend to need a little more room. The coat fits well on top; I like the way the sleeves don't ride up at the wrists when you extend your arms the way some garments do. However, the belt was quite long, even if you choose to tie it rather than buckle it. The workmanship and material are good quality, and it feels like it will give just enough warmth in cool weather without feeling bulky or hot. The sheen of the outer material is very classy looking. My biggest disappointment with the design is that the bottom fans out like the trench coat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of OZ, no exagerration. Instead of feeling and looking sleek and sexy in it, it makes me feel like I should be chasing after Toto and calling out the flying monkeys. I was going for the look Kelly Choi projects in her fabulous winyl trench in Secrets of NY, but that bottom ruins it. I dislike this aspect of the design so much I'm considering returning the item. The photo online does not suggest this wide fanning out on the bottom; I expected it to be more of a fitted cut below the waist. If that is not something that is a concern to you, it is a great mid weight coat, especially for the price. Read the size chart, and buy it.

This is a really lovely raincoat. It is lightweight for Bay Area weather but it is really attractive. It runs slightly small, but not so small as to call it incorrectly sized.