I'm 5'5'' , 230 pounds and my hips are 54". This 3x coat is very loose on me, especially around the hips. It fits my shoulders comfortably with room to spare , even with long underwear and a sweater on. I purchased another brand from Amazon (that's made in Canada) also in 3x and both were delivered the same day, so I was able to do a comparison., This coat does run larger than the other brand. For weather, it was + 20° and slightly windy & I was comfortable. The " woman within" parka which blocked wind from coming through the torso better than the other brand that doesn't have thinsulate. My quess is it's the Thinsulate that did the better job. I love all the pockets, I only wished they had put zippers on the hip pockets ( they do on the extra long 2x version of this parka) to keep my keys in. I did end up returning this 3x and am waiting for a 1x to see if that fits (1x showed up today & I can wear this size also but likely not enough room to wear bulky layers comfortably , especially in the arms. I will be able to wear this coat on the warmer cold days. I'm still very pleased with product.).I did keep the other coat made in Canada because it's a little longer and has a slimming look but it doesn't have as many pockets, I need multiple coat lengths, as I'm in Minnesota in farm country & the right protection from weather is key to my health. I would highly recommend this line of coats, great functional design & warmth. If you buy one and it's stiff when you put it on remember the manufacturers put starch on the product to keep it looking fresh until the consumer buys it, so wash it (fallow manufacturer directions). Arms and bodice had plenty of room for layers & quality looked good, including the fur on the hood. I hope this helps, it's really hard buying a coat on line. FYI, woman from within is only sold online according to woman within's customer service & this company use to be Lane Bryant.Amazon pricing (what I paid, anyway) for this coat is less than half of MSR, so a great deal.