Deborah, those are great questions! Thank you.

1. It is totally comfortable. The zipper is actually two way, so if I am sitting I can open it from the bottom. (Can also do this for a slightly different look -- but it wouldn't offer genuine warmth worn that way, of course.) The wool is very, very soft and so is the leather. No prickliness.

2. I can't know for sure if I will be happy with the grey. It suits me and looks nice, but it might pall during our very grey season. And any hat I choose would have to be super simple. So this is truly an unknown. OTOH, I haven't tired of my grey sweaters.

3. Since my colour palette is basically blue, grey, some winter white, and a bit of berry and plum, and since I tend to wear denim in various cuts, almond or pointy toed booties or boots, and semi-tucked pullovers for my regular wear, I think this will play easily with my clothes. It won't work very well (if at all) with skirts and dresses. But I have few of those for winter. It does not layer all that well over a jacket. So that limits the type of outfits it can be worn with, for sure. Basically, we are talking about a city walking coat for pants -wearing days. However, since that describes the majority of my life, I think it's fair to say I will get enough wear from it.

4. I have a couple of other bags that might work -- a big reptile embossed charcoal tote; my black and cream colour blocked tote; a dark red crossbody. My bag selection is very small anyway. I am not worried if I decide I need another bag to wear with this -- I have been hoping to get a few more bags this winter anyway, but simply haven't seen the right ones.

5. Yes. It works with my moto boots (shown), pointy toed ink booties (shown), almond toed black booties, black knee highs, grey heeled knee highs, and grey mid-calf snow boots. Could also work with my cranberry booties, although I doubt I would wear those with it terribly often. Will also work nicely with my SE Petty snakeskin booties.

All in all, I think it's a good and dramatic addition to the wardrobe and I plan to keep. Thank you all for your thoughts!! And now, please stop me also lusting after the one that Dianthus posted!

You wear this so well Suz. Gorgeous coat. Although I think if you're going to wear those super cool pink gloves, you need a pink scarf or bag to bookend them. I must admit my eye was drawn right to your hands.

I don't think you need to worry at all about not getting heavy pieces underneath it. I know all too well the different wieghts and uses of coats we need... this may just be your late fall/early winter/mild days in the winter/early spring coat. Or your wear over something light when going from house to car to function coat. Cuz we need those coats too!

FWIW, I have a lighter wool one that is fairly close fitting, and while it doesn't see a ton of wear, I'm very glad to have it.

QT!! Love it Suz, good pick and who cares if you can't layer tons of sweaters and knits under it. I am sure you have a coat for days like those. This one is just too stylish for words. Love with the bright gloves, can't imagine it looking half as nice with the black...

Still love it (especially with our boots ;-)), and I think it adds a slightly different dimension to your style that you will really enjoy.

This coat looks so fabulous on you. I'm glad that the tags are off.

Catching up after a long day, I was so happy to see this! I think your thought process is quite level headed and reasonable And the coat is stunning -- a true statement: modern, but not overwhelming.

I hear you on the "grey" for winter issue, but it gives so much to your winter style quotient, that I think you can safely set that aside.

Danier is such a treasure!

Beautiful! I love it with your bright gloves. Accessories will take care of the gray doldrums later. The collar is stunning, sculptural petals framing your smile.

Thanks for understanding where I was coming from Suz:) Not that you need it, but you have my blessing! Keep and enjoy, it is stunning on you.

It is super, love the shape...and it is perfect with the hot pink gloves. I love the colour. I think you will enjoy wearing this.

A lovely coat in many ways Suz. My only concern is the collar, as large collar designs are not the most flattering on small women. Collars are best when sized in proportion and relation to our body size. Where you have the collar up, the size looks better on you.

It is beautiful on you! I love the pink gloves with it. Maybe you should just some brights to your winter accessories capsule.

Just joining the chorus of fabbers admiring this coat. Stunning!

I love the new coat, Suz. I'm glad it found you! I also adore that red one on you. As someone who has a closet full of coats, several of which are okay-but-not-great for my current size/style/life situation, I wholeheartedly support the purchase of one that you love.

Love it. The side view is AMAZING.

I love the coat... I actually came across this site when searching the EB Lodge coat.. Then I got to looking around just fab.. Came across this post of yours.. This coat is a keeper for you for sure

Absolute keeper Suz! Agreed, we have about eight different coat seasons ... No great coat goes wasted in Ontario!!

Killer Stunning Coat. You'd be in trouble if you weren't keeping it. xo

Oh, thank you, Angie! Yes, I got this one while you were on holiday. There are some fun store pics, too. I actually went in there for another errand. Ooops! Came out with a coat for me. It is already getting lots of wear.

Ah. That's why I didn't recognize the new coat. That's the way the cookie crumbles, Suz - it's when we DON"T look for something, that we often find it. xo

Love the new coat and the red one too.

Just catching up, having missed the original post. Had to say unfortunately that yes, you ARE crazy...for even doubting this coat for one second! 200% love!