Double Breasted Belted Trench Coat

4.5 stars if I could. I recently lost a significant amount of weight and have had to replace all of my wardrobe staples. I've really been struggling to find a trench coat that I love. I was prepared to make an investment in a much more expensive brand, but then this popped up on my Nordstrom home page. I've never purchased anything from Sam Edelman so I had no idea what to expect, but overall I'd say my expectations were low given the price point (and additional sale on top of it). However, out of the dozen or so trench coats I've tried recently, this one is my favorite so far! The biggest issue I've had with the others is that they are made of flimsy, unstructured material. Trench coats, in my opinion, should be structured. And, this one is. I like that it has symmetrical flaps at the chest (the single flap look drives me nuts) and the collar and belt are lined with heavy wide wale corduroy which, again, gives structure. I don't love the corduroy being visible when the belt is tied so I'l be careful about how I tie it. I'm 5'7", 145lbs, athletic build, size 4-6 and the small fits me perfectly. The sleeves could stand to be a tiny bit longer but they hit me where they do on the model (I just prefer another inch or so, personally). But, this is a problem I have with pretty much any coat, so I'll live with it. I'm not 100% on keeping it yet - I have two more coming that I need to compare to it, but right now it's definitely the frontrunner.

Everything about this coat is stunning. It’s lined, has substantial drape and weight, lays beautifully, the fabric is lovely, it is simply elegant. I’m 5’2” so my arms are short… this coat is a little too long in the arms for me, but I’m not the average height. The body length is fine for me though. It’s probably a little longer on me than it’s designed to be, but it is so well made that it still falls perfectly.

This is a nice coat overall, but I do find that it fits small. Thankfully, I ordered large. I wear a size 8 to 10 but I ordered this enlarge based on the measurements. It isn’t any too big that’s for sure. This is a decent quote, but not the kind that we wear for a lifetime. You get what you pay for it. I’m on the fence whether I will keep this or not.

The material is great, and overall it looks like a decent quality coat from a distance, but there are loose threads everywhere and the belt loops are cheap looking. I followed the size guidelines and purchased a Small. I’m 5’7”, 130lbs, a lean and athletic size 2-4, not blessed with any curves or tatas. The coat hits me a little longer than the photo at mid calf, fits perfectly around my torso, but the sleeves are about 6” too short and although the sleeves themselves are loose, oddly the armpits are slightly too tight.