I wanted this jacket as a springtime transition between my winter coat and not needing an outer layer. This fit my needs perfectly. I live in Oregon, where it is often rainy, so the fact that it says it is not waterproof initially turned me off a bit. But for the price I was willing to give it a try. In reality, it repels water great, so I am very happy with that. I have not worn it in any downpours, but have in drizzly, misty, sprinkly Oregon springtime weather and it kept my clothes dry underneath. I got a size L - I am 170lbs, 5'7" and wear a 38D. The jacket fits me perfectly except for it is a little tight around the arms/shoulders. When I raise my arms, it feels tight, which is unusual cause I have rather small shoulders. But the rest fits nicely. The hood tucks away in its velcroed home at the neckline nicely - is not too bulky or uncomfortable at all. Lays flat and you cannot tell that it even is there inside the collar. The pockets zipper shut. I do wish there was an inside pocket, but there is not. The black color I chose goes with everything of course, and is true black.