Carhartt Women's Plus-Size Storm Defender Shoreline Jacket

Ordered XXL (I normally wear XL) in black. While I could have gone down to the XL, I’m glad I got the XXL so I can wear sweatshirts & heavy fleece under it. Also, I prefer things a little loose anyway.Get this coat! It’s worth every penny. The way it’s constructed, I should get many years out of it.What I love:1.) Arms are just right both in width & length.2.) Fits great across my shoulders & chest. I don’t feel restricted.3.) It’s longer in the back so covers my bum.4.) It zips and buttons!5.) The material feels substantial. It’s some sort of canvas, yet it’s not stiff.6,) The hood isn’t just for looks.. it actually works.. and it’s detachable. Though I don’t see the need to detach it since it lays flat.7.) Pockets! Pockets everywhere!8.) It’s dressy enough that I can wear it to the office, yet rugged enough to also wear on the field.9.) It does have thumb hole sleeves, but they aren’t stiff and can easily be pushed back into the sleeves when you don’t want to use them & they’re not in the way.10.) It’s a raincoat. A very cool looking & functional rain coat. But also a winter coat, I think. I will wear a fleece under it during the winter.What I don’t like about it:1.) Nothing. I don’t have a bad thing to say about this coat!Thank you, Carhartt, for making clothes for us ladies!UPDATE: Three years later..I'm still in love with this coat and wear it near daily during the fall, winter and spring months here in Texas. While it is not a winter coat per se, you can layer fleece under it and still use it as a winter coat. Why? Because the outside does a fantastic job blocking not only rain, but wind, too! Surprisingly, Texas gets more wind than anyplace else I've been and it cuts through you. However, wearing this coat? Not a problem! You stay warm and toasty.I've also washed it several times (hung to dry - no dryer) and it's held up just like new.Thinking about buying another color. Really want the green one, but it's out of stock. Please restock and I'll buy it! :)

So let me start with I absolutely love this raincoat!! It is nicely lined so no weird fabric against your skin, has multiple pockets (inside and out) and double closure on the front. It's longer in the back so completely covers my rear. I do wish the hood zipped (instead there are snaps) because I am concerned, depending on the direction of the rain and how hard it's raining, that water may find its way it. I also find the arms a bit long (but I am shorter armed) but the velcro cuffs keep them up if done up tight and that will be nice for those with longer arms who often come up a bit short. As far as the sizing goes...it definitely runs large. I know Carhartt men's clothing runs large (typically one size) but I wasn't sure if the women's did as well so I followed the size chart. I am typically a large, 40" chest, size 10/12; I am apple shaped, 5'4", 155/160 pounds. Based on the Carhartt size chart I am also considered a large for this jacket so I ordered the large. It was much too big everywhere...the chest, waist, and bottom (even with cinching it in with the inner drawstring) and the arms went down 3/4 of the way down my thumbs. So I returned it and ordered a medium. Much better. It fits but still allows for layers underneath and the arms are only about 1-2" below my wrist. Very happy :)

I absolutely love this cute coat!! I found it in our local farm supply store for $150, and wanted to buy it sooooooo bad, but bought my son a birthday present instead... darn kids! LOL! I came home and looked on Amazon and found it! New it was $129, and I happened to see there was a used one for $89 so I jumped on it! It came perfectly packaged, still had tags on it and was in perfect condition! I have no idea what was used about it, but I sure am happy with this purchase!! As for the coat--it is excellent quality that you would expect from Carhartt! Very nice heavier quality and I know will last forever. I bought the XL, and I am 5:6 and 170lbs, and it fits perfect! Maybe just a titch too big, but otherwise perfect! I wanted it to come down far enough to cover my stomach, which it does, but just barely, that is the only thing I wish was just a few inches longer. It comes down to the bottom of my zipper on my jeans, the back is a bit longer. I love the end of the sleeves, they have a stretchy material with a thumb hole that will prevent cold air from going up the sleeve. This coat has pockets all over! If you need more pockets than this coat has, you either have too much junk, or need to get a huge purse! :) I got the dark wine color, and it is a beautiful plum/dark brownish color, not a bright obnoxiously loud color, but a very pretty earthy plum color. I was torn btw the olive green and the wine, but got the wine and love it! Wish I could afford both! :) I could not be happier with this coat and I highly recommend it! It is replacing my winter coat, and I live in northern Wisconsin so temps get way way way below 0, and this will keep me warm, and keep out the wind! The hood is perfect too!! Love it!! :)