I need another coat like I need a hole in the head, but I couldn't resist this particular item. Drawn to its unique design (I really like the unexpected styling of a collarless coat/jacket/sweater) and fabrication (alpaca is a favorite and one you don't see often), I watched and resisted its call until I could no longer. The description provided is accurate and on point—it is a statement piece. I especially appreciated the suggestion to size down for a more refined fit. I followed that guidance and am so pleased I did (from large to medium). The size chart gave me confidence in the decision. I tried it on nervously upon arrival, and it fit perfectly, just as I had hoped, with ample room to accommodate a cashmere turtleneck (with or without a scarf tucked inside) or another style sweater with more bulk. I was pleasantly surprised by the weight of the coat, as well. It's perfect for these winter days and evenings, whether worn alone or layered. The mix of elevated materials and the more casual design of a baseball jacket with length provides styling options for wearing it to a range of events. You need to own the choices you make.

I look forward to a season of choices this interesting coat will offer.