my big coat
I got a large as i am 69 inches tall, so the arms are long enough. I weidg about 67 kg so it is a bit big in the hips but I used it as a ski coat over stretchbpants on a cold snowy day with just an expedition capilene, a light smartwool and a polypro undershirt. No need for glove liners just the lined shells (dakine ski gloves). It is light enough and i had no constriction. Comes to mid thigh on me so some skill required with a t bar lift. Going to take it camping. Grey color is understate and accepts accents well. Pockets are small. But the zippers stay closed.

Bring it on!
This coat was everything I was looking for! I walk over a large pedestrian bridge daily to & from work that is exposed to high, blustery winds; a waist coat just won't cut it. Since I work 2nd shift, the temps in the winter can be extremely brutal! The length of this coat is perfect for keeping the winter out and the warmth in, no matter which way the wind is attacking. The collar zips up snugly to keep my neck insulated and warm and the hood protects my head from whatever elements nature throws at me. The fabric is great, not noisy as some winter coats can be, and it repels snow like an umbrella. The coat is not at all bulky, and the collar lays comfortably flat, away from your face when not all the way zipped. I am 5'8" and weigh 150. I purchased an XL as the description indicated slim fit. This coat is very flattering, worn both with and without the shell. The sleeves are nice and long and the coat hits me just above the knee (rather than mid-thigh as described). You can't go wrong with this one....Happy Winter!!!

Highly Recommend This Parka. It's a Win-Win!
I live in the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 6,300 feet and contend with quite a bit of snow and wind. I searched for a long time to find a down parka that didn't have animal fur trim, since I wanted to buy a garment that was cruelty free, but also stylish. The Tres Parka is perfect. I bought a size bigger than I normally wear since it stated it had a "slim fit", and it is nearly perfect. I love the knee length design and that it isn't bulky. I also love that Patagonia uses recycled polyster and donates 1% of its profits to grassroots organizations to support grassroots environmental organizations. I consider my investment a win-win and look forward to wearing it for years to come.

Women's Tres Parka
Though the coat is kind of expensive, it is worth every $$ in staying warm. If you have a petite frame like a size "0", than this coat is for you - slim fit.

Lookin' good
This is a great coat for cold weather urban adventures, rather than winter sports. Bought it as a gift for my wife, and it kept her warm in single digits on a recent vacation to Eastern Europe. She did wear layers underneath. She is 5'6", 120 lbs. and the size small fit her well, even over a fleece and slim fitting down vest. The coat is flattering in comparison to many down coats. Only criticism is that the hood does not cinch down, so the wind blows in. By the way, the hood is not insulated, so she had to wear a hat under it. Still, she was very happy with it, even in blowing snow and sleet.