like a lot of things just lately i am having lots of trouble buying clothers that fit the larger lady. this jacket would have been perfect to fit in the ruck sack as a spare or emergency coat. it is bright, light weight and compacts down easy, just i couldnt do it up and it was very snug on the shoulder and across the chest. oh lucky me. so i ended up with a mens coat, which is the same as the ladies but not in bright cheerful pink, and the arms are rather long, so no need for gloves. xl is a size 16, i am sorry to say i need an 18. otherwise i would have had the jacket. it did what it said on the label.