Yes, incredibly these types of coats can make an anorexic gal look like an oompa-loompa :-) hahahaha...This one was not cheaply made. I myself was surprised when I bought it. .However It fit so nice with a little room left over for a sweater. I absolutely fell head over heels whenever I put it on, so soft, warn and cozy, kind of like a hug. I'm originally from Chicago and one of the worst things about living there is the weather, It can easily be 30 below zero with the wind chill factor. This is the ONLY coat out of many that I was never cold wearing, Besides it being cute AND smart.... and NO! thank goodness it won't make you look like a hot air balloon either///Sorry, I have to laugh. I'm soooo incredibly silly, It's just my nature to make light of things. Who doesn't like a good laugh,? It's only when its at someone else's expense where it isn't funny any longer. :) Great question b the way...
Please forgive me being "Tardy for the party" :-) Seriously, I'm new and still feeling my way around yet and still your questions are important to me so please forgive me, I had no clue I even had an unanswered query. To answer your question, I'm 5'6" and it goes below the waist and right about the hip. Truthfully, I wouldn't part with this coat to save my life as I'm pretty tough to find things that have that special fit.. I just have never needed it here in Florida. To be so light in weight, it is by far the warmest coat I've ever had. I believe the down/feather lining does it. Normally the color red is something I wouldn't normally choose but it's not that BROTHEL RED, (ha-ha, sorry just couldn't think of a better term"), It's actually very complementing to anyone's skin color. The warm color of the coat tends to lend the same warm glow to your skin. Nice additional perk. The more I talk about it, it reminds me how much I love it...oh well, I don't care for hoarding and if I find someone out there who cares for it as much as I do, I will be blessed knowing that it was well worth the loss -in cost I mean. It was quite pricey especially given it has never been worn, just in the mirror!! I had no idea I would be leaving to South Florida about a week later and have been her ever since. Long way from Chicago that's for sure. Are you in a tentatively cold climate region? Rarely IF ever is there any time here where it gets any colder than 60's. Nights can get a bit nippy but I hardly if ever venture out @ night anyhow. Well darling, I hope I have answered your question. Now that I've learned to stay on top of the messages, I'll be checking in regularly. If there's anything at all I can assist you with any further, don't hesitate. I'm here for you if you need me. Please forgive my late reply. I'm still struggling a bit but like Listia a lot and have made a goal to remain with them. Nice people like yourself too!