Perhaps a lot of photos for something I didn't buy, but I'd be interested in
"coat analysis," because I felt I should almost buy it!

So, I'm dissecting it so as to see what I might be looking for if something else came along especially if it's actually a HEWI to get all the boxes ticked.

Anne Klein Coat coat at TJMaxx. Already, the sales goggle eyes were burning because it's a very nice classic coat.
Pro's:
--Camel (sort of--see cons). A color that is JFE and don't have to match grays
.--Shaped but with hip room. I really like the slight waist shaping
--Vertical side pockets--very ergonomic. Hate coats with patch pockets.
--Vent in back (see cons)
--cashmere-wool blend
Here are the problems I think :
--It looks and feels too big in the bust. That's my biggest issue, that it is noticeable that it's cut for more bustage. There's the problem for me, because when coats have enough hip room, they're often tight through the chest, especially with layering. I think the seaming is what kills it, because it creates curves, whereas with no seaming, it might have just looked boxy. So it's kind of hourglass-y in that regard, instead of pear-ish.
--Camel is a darker warm camel, not a cool camel, so JFE but not a true "face color" and not my favorite camel. But on sale, and for wearing with tops in burgundy, and colorful scarves, I'd get over that.
--Collar--Fabber eyes please. I like the collar style per se, but it takes up a lot of the shoulder line, and may also be too ? roomy for my neck and tiny head! What say you?
--Back vent--I only noticed how deep the vent when I used the 3 -way mirror. This likely makes it pear-hip friendly but might be, ah, breezy! More so with a dress than with pants. This would not be a deal-breaker as is not for arctic wear.

BTW--I put on a fleece vest to add some layer and it has a collar that is filling in the neckline, so not showing the potential large collar issue as well.

So--what do you think? Am I hypercritical, or on track? If it were a size smaller, I wonder if it would fix the problems but still fit elsewhere? Or this seaming construction is problematic regardless. Or should I run back and get it!