I wanted a single-breasted, traditional trench coat that hit just above the knee, so I purchased this in Khaki in a Large. I'm 5'2" with a hip measurement of 44". The coat fits well without being either tight or oversized, and the sleeves, which end about 1" past my wrist, are not too long. I wore it comfortably over a suit and it was not tight in the shoulders or around the hips. I love the details and it is a good weight for the transitional spring weather. The buckles on the belt and on the wrist straps are the same fabric as the coat. It's fine, but you won't like it if you prefer buckles of the same material as the buttons. The belt is 60" long so you can tie it or fasten it. Even with the length, the seven notches are properly placed. My waist is 34" and there are enough notches that I can still tighten or loosen the belt when I fasten it. The flaps over the pockets can be tucked inside which is nice. Not a big deal, but I wish they faced the back of the coat rather than the front because it would be easier to put my hands in the pockets when the flaps are out. The buttons are not sewn on well. Three buttons became so loose within the first week of wearing the coat that I was afraid they would fall off. Extra buttons come with the coat but no thread. I went to JoAnn and bought Anchor Stranded Cotton/embroidery thread in #00854 which was the closest match in color, material, weight, and style to the original thread. Aside from the way the buttons are attached, the construction of the coat seems sound. The coat is lined and the lining is attached all the way around. Overall a good value for a trench coat (there was a discount coupon offered at checkout as well at the time I purchased the coat), but no one wants to be reattaching buttons within the first week of owning a coat.
