This coat for me was LOVE at FIRST sight. I love the low belt and the high collar. First i wanted to get the red one, but then read some reviews stating that it was not a true red - so then i thought i'd get the cream- the cream looks really classy, but i'd rather not have the worry of all the little dirt that would show up like big dirt, so i went with Black, i ordered it on the 16th and it already arrived today (the 18th) none of the buttons are loose, but i'm going to go ahead and sew them all on better (reinforced) any ways. I think the quality is better or as good as other expensive names. I spent one day trying on wool jackets and coats in the department stores (and they were all twice as expensive. But since i couldn't find any that had this chic style, i went ahead and bought this one and i'm not at all regretting my choice. the lining is superb, the wool is thick yet soft. I think it feels like it will be plenty of warmth for the winter months ahead. oh yeah.. and as for size.. I'm 5'6" and wear a 7/8 comfortably.. (with an average bust and broad shoulders) so i went and played it safe, bought the large and i think i would of been fine in a Medium, i have a little extra space, but it still looks hot on me, however, the medium would of probably looked a little more curvy/sexy. but over all i'm extremely happy!! HAPPY HAPPY JOYJOY