This jacket is beyond comfortable. This cannot be overstated. It is warm and cozy without being heavy, which is likely the case with most down jackets. The honeycomb pattern is also really flattering and keeps the jacket from looking overly puffy. I don't know how warm this would be in bitter cold weather (though I have read a review written by someone who wore it in Toronto, who swears it is warm enough). Coming from Toronto myself, I don't see myself staying warm enough in this jacket on those really cold days, especially when I factor in the wind-chill. That said, I am in northern California, where this piece should be perfect on cool nights and days. The jacket is cropped, so as a tall woman I would advise getting a size medium for length in the torso and sleeves. Yes, the jacket will rise above your pelvic bone when you reach your arms over your head. I don't personally mind this, but others may. It is definitely roomy in size (I usually wear size small (4-6)
clothing), but this allows for layering, which may be key to its use in colder climates. One can adjust the wrist openings and cinch the bottom of the jacket. The pockets are cozy and roomy enough for my not-so-small hands. The inner pockets could probably fit an unfolded piece of 8.5" by 11" paper, though I haven't tested it out -- just a frame of reference. Overall, I am really pleased to have bought this jacket.