I couldn't resist trying on these two styles for two reasons: both had a menswear vibe, with just enough feminine tailoring; and both had appealing fabric compositions, namely wool/alpaca and wool/silk. These are Smythe-pricey coats, and seem very well made. I imagine they won't hit the sale rack, as both are already or nearly sold out at several online vendors.

I sized up one size from my regular Smythe jacket size in order to accommodate my hips comfortably and allow for the option of wearing sweaters.

The leopard is a lot of fun, wonderfully soft, but clearly overwhelming. It would probably need to be shortened for anyone under 5'8", I'm guessing. The material is a bit heavier than the peak lapel coat, and there is a slight amount of resistance or stiffness when raising my arms--nothing unusual for jackets, though.

The peak lapel coat is so comfortable that you'll forget you're wearing it. The fabric is 20% nylon, which adds significant stretch to the extent that you can move your arms with ease in any direction. It's still a bit long when compared to the model, but I wouldn't shorten it. I like the length. While I prefer the higher button placement of the leopard coat, the lower 'boyfriend blazer' buttons here are not a make-or-break issue.

I suppose the benefit of having difficulty finding denim and shoes that fit mean there are more outrageous options vis-a-vis jackets. Smythe logic.