I tried my friend's size small, and decided to go with a small even though I typically wear an xs. I'm finding that as I'm getting older I don't need to wear things tight. However, the small on me was definitely baggy and shapeless (as compared to the same size in Salida, that one fit better, more like what a size small ought to). It might fit properly for some but I feel it runs a bit large. I returned it as I preferred the Salida's fit, but if I ever find this on a great deal, I would order in xs. I think that would fit like the small in salida.Back to the actual coat, I would say it's very cozy and liked how long the sleeves were as I have monkey arms. It looks great on my friend (that's why i bought it), but on her the arms are super long and she wears it bunched up around her wrists so that might be an issue with some people. As I didn't keep it nor did I have anything other than an impression as I tried it on for a minute, I can't attest to how it wears but seeing it in my friend who wears it all the time I think it wears well (might pill up a bit). The black isn't really black, I'd say it's more like a charcoal, very dark grey. If it had fit me like the Salida I probably would have ended up keeping both!I took a star off for the sizing.