I have been on the hunt for a quality wool coat for a number of years, and I was over-the-moon when my husband surprised me with the camel Dearborn this last Christmas. I had emailed with Liz, the designer, earlier in the year. She was happy to tell me more about the fabric, answer some specific questions I had about the belt/construction, etc. I think it's pretty special that Liz communicates directly with her customers in this way!
My husband bought me a medium based on the size chart, but I ultimately decided to exchange it for a large, and Liz made the process super easy. As far as the coat itself: WOW. It met my every expectation (and then some)! The craftsmanship is unparalleled, the fabric equal parts soft and durable, the color and style timeless. I live in Minnesota, and have a high standard when it comes to outerwear. This coat is as functional (and warm) as it is elegant.
Please, do yourself a favor. Skip the cheap polyester coat. Don't feed the fast-fashion machine. I promise the Dearborn is worth every penny. This is fashion the way it was meant to be.