Nice coat - narrow in the shoulders
938984
I bought this coat as a gift for my aunt who is a tall and curvy woman.  I bought it in a 1X.  When it arrived, I tried it on to judge if it would fit her, because I'm a large.  I found it to be quite narrow in the shoulders.  Otherwise, it's an adorable coat that I got at a great price.  I think she'll really like it, if it fits her properly.  I'm still concerned about the shoulders being too tight.
2721404
I love the look and feel of this coat, it's just a bit small for a med.  If I were to wear anything bulky, it would be somewhat challenging, because it already fits to form with a light shirt and jeans.  Other then that, it's a well made, beautiful coat.
4753597
I returned it because the arms were too skinny. I bought an XL for my Mom as a Christmas present. She usually wears an XL and hasn't had trouble with the arms of other garments being too skinny. Her arms are normally proportioned. I think the coat would probably be fine for smaller sizes though.
1247857
The coat fits too small in the arms and shoulders.  I would suggest ordering a size larger than normal.  The coat is also not as warm as I thought it would be.  Living in upstate NY I wanted a warm, reasonably priced, down coat to battle the winds here, but this coat wasn't warm enough.
830302
I liked the coat but found the upper arms were very narrow making it feel tight with just a sweater underneath.  If you have very skinny arms, it will probably be fine.  It felt too tight for me so it was returned.
1174566
As with all Carhartt coats for women, I found this one a bit tight in the shoulders.  The plaid is perfectly matched , which is a big OCD thing for me.  The pockets are slightly shallow.  Overall, I like it and if fits well enough to keep.
8074
Love the coat but it fits very snug, I went two sizes up and it's still tight in the shoulders
3975291
I went up a size (as recommended), and it mostly fits me, but It isn't a perfect fit.  I ordered an XL, and at just under 6' 1" and 176 lbs, I am not exactly chunky or even all that fit.  I would definitely not say I have broad shoulders, or a big barrel chest, but the shoulders and back around the shoulders are a little tight.  The sleeves are also a little short, but that could just be my build.  Also there are no pockets to put your hands in.  Most jackets I have owned have upright pockets on the front to put stuff in, and pockets behind those for your hands, and those hand pockets are missing.  Also, as other posters have mentioned, the threads on the buttons look a little thin, but they haven't come off yet, and that is easy enough to fix.

Overall, I like the jacket.  It looks good, and I feel that I got what I paid for.
3414336
I like the styling, the snap buttons, and the fact the buttons go all the way to the collar. However, it is quite tight in the shoulders, to the point where it's uncomfortable to lift my arms.
417291
I have broad shoulders and a c cup chest , the coat fits great! the coat is super comphy!!!
2159865
Beautiful coat just too small in the shoulders.  Bought it for my petite mother-in-law.  She loved it and wanted a bigger size.  Could not get it in medium.  Really bummed had to order a different style and color.
3862363
I always have a problem with the shoulders being too tight on a medium and the sleeves being too long on a large with any heavy coat. This coat is no different. I'd rather have it too big than too small and this coat is just a bit long on the sleeves so it's acceptable for me.
733700
Coat finally arrived today looks great quality is outstanding for the price only its a bit small around the shoulders and the sleeves creep up a bit would have been a nicer fit if it was larger in the sleeve sockets maybe I don't know I usually buy things 3XL to get the sleeve length I usually fold the end back over as the 3XL is a bit to long in the sleeve but they don't feel cramped around the shoulders

I am 6,3 and 265 pounds so I am not skinny but I wouldn't say fat either just a big guy the coat is actually a bit big around the waist but luckily I won't need to wear a jumper or anything underneath it does not get that cold over here its mainly for when I travel to the colder parts of the country
who knows once it gets wet it might stretch a bit but I don't see the sleeve lengths getting any longer LOL
1304209
I purely love this coat EXCEPT for one thing...it's a little narrow in the shoulders!!!  It's NOT completely uncomfortable; but when reaching to close my car door, it is uncomfortable around the shoulders!!!  The rest of the coat fits PERFECTLY.  It's ONLY in the shoulders where I have a complaint!!!  I love the hood because it more or less just drapes over my head without crushing my hairdoo.  It has a sturdy zipper then snaps close plus toggle buttons for added protection.  I also love that it has more pockets than I have been able to fill up yet & I'm the queen of filling up pockets!!!  I find the length to be just perfect hitting around mid-knee (I'm 5'4").  The day after I received it, we had a really cold & rainy day & I stayed nice & toasty PLUS dry the entire trip out!!!  I live in the Southeast where we don't hit subzero weather; but with the humidity here our cold weather feels really cold & this is the first coat that I've had in years that kept me comfortably warm!!!  This coat would have been a 5-star buy had the shoulders been comfortable...1 more inch would have done it!!!
1339435
I really like the coat, but it is a little bit tight across the shoulders.  However to go to a larger size I think would look to big on me.
2531913
Love the coat once I got the right size.  I am normally a Medium and reading the reviews I went with a Large but when I got it the coat was still too small.  I am 5'7" and about 145 lbs.  If you have broad shoulders I would say to go two sizes larger.  Wonderfully warm, highly recommend.
4651582
As the other reviewers have stated, this runs small.  The shoulders were too narrow and the belt tied just below the bust and the fit caused it to hang oddly for me.  That being said, the coat is beautifully constructed from a very nice material.  I wanted to be able to wear this, but I think even if I had gone up a size, it would have still not hung properly.  What a shame - it's a beautiful coat.