“A Truly Fine Coat”

“Bottom line first: this is a finely tailored coat but a bit too large/bulky. As other reviewers have posted, it may be best to order a size smaller. I generally wear a 43 or 44 in suits and ended up ordering this coat in a 42 and it fits fine. As also previously mentioned, this coat is unlined except for the sleeves. This coat is very warm, and although I just purchased it, it appears to be a top-quality coat. The seems are impeccably sewn and even from a distance this gives the appearance of a finely crafted tweed outerwear coat. The shape is somewhat bulky (thus would make an excellent jacket if wearing large sweaters underneath or if the wearer was a bit on the portly). By bulky, I mean to say that it is not a slimming or narrow fit through the midsection. I am very seriously considering having a center seam adjustment to bring it in to give a more tailored appearance. For the bargain price available here at STP, the cost of tailoring would still make this quite a deal. The coat fits me perfectly in the shoulders, armpits, and sleeve. It is a particularly warm coat. This is my only topcoat & I intend to wear this to church, performing arts events, nice dinners, and the few instances I find myself in need of a overcoat for a suit. I would definately reccomend this and were it not for the oversized/bulky fit, I would have rated it 5 stars.”