Lightweight but warm (not a extreme cold weather coat.) I got the charcoal grey and it is very dark - it almost, but not quite, looks black at first glance because it is such a dark grey. (my first thought was that I was shipped black by mistake) I bought a size larger so I could wear thick sweaters under it, on the advice of another reviewer. If you want a more fitted look, go with your normal size. Although a size up does not look sloppy at all. Nice sized, fairly deep pockets. I'm 5'2" and really like the length, not too short or too long, it hits me upper thigh. Oh, and you can fold it up pretty small if you need to pack it.