Zap and Angie, you are wise, experienced and always make convincing decisions about style and color. Thank you for being honest. However, the coat will stay with me, because although I can see what you mean, I find the color flattering enough for my purpose with the coat. Besides, I will always be wearing it with a scarf - which I naturally will choose in colors that suit me. I like the idea of a different colored, coat, too, and might very well be on the lookout for something a bit more casual in a strong color, maybe purple or blue. This one, however, will become my basic dressy coat for the next cold seasons.
My family members are very enthusiastic about the coat, all four of them, and they are going to see it pretty often, so that counts:)