Wool Blend Reefer Coat

Will have to return, as the fit wasn't quite as described. This coat is much longer than pictured! I'm 5' 4", 120 lbs, and I ordered a size 4 petite. I don't always need petites in tops and sweaters, but it's a must for my coats! Otherwise, the sleeves are too long and go down to my fingers, the shoulder seams are so far off my shoulders that the coat will look ill fitted. This jacket was a perfect fit in that regard, both the arms and shoulders fit perfectly! Where the description is totally off is on the length - or it was in my case. I was searching for a coat that would be long enough to cover some of my longer tunic tops, but not so long that it wouldn't pair well with tall boots. I made sure to read every description for every coat in detail and the reviews as well! I would've given more merit to the 2 reviews that said it was too long, but they only mentioned their height - not if they ordered a regular or petite! This states a size 8 petite is 34" in length and the picture of the model shows the coat length to hit at mid thigh at the longest. So, with both the description and the picture, this seemed to be exact length I was looking for. That's why I was so surprised that even in the petite size, it came down very close to my knees! It looked more like a knee length trench coat - not even close to the look pictured here! The material seemed to be nice and felt fine, I knew it wasn't 100% wool when I ordered it. But, it doesn't feel cheap to me and at the Black Friday sale price, it was a great deal! It seemed warm, although I didn't wear it outside, I could still tell it was a good weight. Had the length not been so much longer than shown, the fit overall was very good. I felt it was a good blend of "loose enough for thick sweaters" without the "hangs too loose or makes me look bigger than I am" - which isn't an easy find! I didn't find it to be shapeless as some reviews had stated. It's not extremely close fitted, but it doesn't look like a boyfriend style coat! ALSO PLEASE KNOW THE POCKETS ARE NOT FAKE - they're simply sewn with stitches to keep their shape until someone purchases it. Which is like every other coat of a wool/wool blend type I've purchased! One pocket did seem to be sewn with closer stitches than the other, but I could tell the pockets were real. I thought they were an appropriate and comfortable height for me. I hate pockets that are really obvious, so the fact that I liked the placement was surprising to me. It does state that the buttons are stamped with "Lauren", but the picture with the best view of the buttons is on the camel colored coat. On those light colored buttons, it didn't seem to be very noticeable. However, on the black coat, it stood out more than I expected as the buttons are so much darker! It's not glaringly obvious, and may not bother others at all! I just personally didn't like it. Obviously, my reason to return is because it was much longer on me than described or pictured! Had the length been right, I don't know if the buttons would be a deal breaker, since it was such a good price. But, I'm not positive...I'm just picky and I know it would've bothered me. Others who might not like labels or brand names being displayed may find that helpful. From afar, it's not noticeable. But, if I were standing in front of someone, close enough to be having a conversation, I believe they'd be easy to read. I wish it had worked out, it was ALMOST the one...but I'll continue my search! SIDE NOTE - it was perfectly packaged and came out of the box without a single crease or wrinkle! Nordstrom did a great job in how they packaged it! When these type of coats are shipped boxed, you're sometimes stuck at the dry cleaners to get the wrinkles out before you can wear them. Definitely not a worry in this case at all! Instead I ended up trying to get it back in the box as close to how it came so I wouldn't mess it up!

I read all the reviews about this coat before buying it but i wasnt convince, no enough specifications. I am 5’4” sniky bones 135 pounds i dont have thick arms or back. breast 34C .I ordered 2 sizes 4 and 6 I am usually 4 but this is not the case my back and arms felt tight when i streched with the size 4 so i keep the 6 and fits just perfect i can even wear a warm layer underneat and works so well is it beautiful classy elegant you can wear it formal or just casual i am in love with this coat that I am ordering a second one. Very sad that ralph lauren didnt make it on a nice blush pink because I want something pink hope this help your desition other point the bags at the begining didnt like them in the front but you get use to and actually is better your phone will never fall from that bag they come close you have to open them. Very conftable coat buy it remember runs a little bit smaller not to much so if you debating in sizes go for a size up not down. Quality is great just any other ralph lauren piece love the quality. Lenght you can se on my picture not to lo h nust under my knee and I am 5’4”

I ordered this coat in a size 10. I have not had a problem with sizing with Ralph Lauren before but this coat was so small I couldn't even button it. And the sleeves were very tight. I think the design of this coat is for a very trim figure which I am not. I liked the fabric very much but had to return.