Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I opened the package, tried on the coat, and I worriedly thought, "As LIGHTWEIGHT as this coat is, will I be warm?" … I was AMAZED! (and warm!) I am a California gal who has never been to the East Coast. I live near the beach where the climate remains fairly warm throughout the year. The late evening, early morning low varies, and is currently a tolerable 50 F . Very rarely am I challenged by the elements. The most extreme being rain. During the "winter" season, I am the type of individual that runs cold, sets the heater to 70, walks around with my sweater and UGGS. When it's chilly outside, and I mean 60 degrees give or take, I leave the house at the most with a Ralph Lauren knit sweater. I was notified by my employer that I would be traveling to Boston to complete training for two weeks, arriving January 3. That's right, California Gal to Boston in January, the coldest month of the year with an average low of 22 F. Being someone, who (runs cold) does not tolerate cold temperatures very well, and now I'm off to a freezing climate, and for two weeks?! I immediately panicked. What do I wear? I don't even own a pair of gloves, or clothing that supports such a cold temperature, let alone a "winter" jacket or coat? AMAZON here I come! A friend recommended that I purchased a Parka? I searched Parka, a wide selection of beautiful coats popped up. Being that I needed a coat for ONLY TWO WEEKS, a good majority cost more than I wanted to spend. THEN, I came across the Valuker Women's Down Coat with Hood listed at a phenomenal price, and pretty great reviews. According to the sizing chart measurements, my suggested size is a medium. Many of the reviews stated to order one size larger. On 12/31, I purchased a LARGE. On 1/02, my coat was delivered. The true test was when I wore my coat for the first time. It was 11 degrees and snowing. Remember, I run cold. I am 5' 3", 125 lbs, 34DD, size 2-4. I was wearing fleece thermals, jeans, a fairly thick knit sweater, scarf, gloves and my NEW LIGHTWEIGHT VALUKER DOWN COAT. I was able to zip up my coat, and bend my arms without being too, too snug. I drove with free movement. Most importantly, I purchased this coat for WARMTH, and I was ABSOLUTELY warm! ME WARM?! YES! I was shocked that this coat did what it said it was designed to do! This is a phenomenal price for a very stylish, lightweight coat that will keep you WARM! THE HOOD is HUGE on me! I can do without. Seems as though it would be great for windy, and or cold blizzard weather. Suggestions; For someone similar to myself in stature, measurements, and size who enjoys movement, and layers with 1-2 garments, I suggest ordering a LARGE. If you prefer lots of layers, a very snug fit, and plan on wearing this coat often, I would suggest ordering an X-LARGE! ENJOY your new coat!