I could melt into this jacket!
Trust the comments - butter soft! The info I always look for: I am 5'7" and 125lbs with 36 bust. I first ordered a medium and it was too big. So I returned it for a refund and ordered an XS (I wanted the jacket sooner rather than later). The XS fits like a glove! If I were going to layer it, I would have ordered a Small rather than XS. But I do not plan on layering.
I am not a belt person, but will keep it in case. I may, however remove the string loops. I hope this helps.
Also, I must mention - calling customer service on the first one (who actually suggested a smaller size than the medium and I didn't listen ), and calling customer service on the second one --- BOTH were fabulous help and even though I didnt listen to the first one - she SOLD ME on it! I am hooked on Overland! (Yes, I have the rwversible alpacha cardigan too! (M). Unbelievably soft and warm!!!!)
Ps - on the jacket - the return was easy and - did I mention how great the customer service is? Superior - All of them! That's all I can say.