Opinions on the fit of my new coat

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Got a NWT Zara bargain on eBay. I thought a Zara M was about a 10 but it feels more like a 12. I’m used to wearing more fitted styles and I feel like it looks a bit big maybe? Or is oversized is desirable now?

I don’t know if the slight padding on the shoulders isn’t helping things. What do mumsnetters think? I’ve got a thin top on in one pic and a jumper in the rest. Also it’s a bit creased from transit.

It’s frustrating as I love the style and it’s 75% wool

It's hard to tell overall because there's only one pic of it fastened and you've put your hand in the pocket on that pic. However the shoulders look a bit too wide - the shoulder seam should sit on the very edge of your shoulder and it looks like it's over unless you have wide shoulders.
It look ok though, from what I can see. And you can have the shoulders taken in really easily.

Here’s one in from further away and zoomed in which I think shows it better. Plus one done up, hand unpocketed. Excuse state of mirror.

I didn’t realise you could have the shoulders taken in easily. Hmm.

I like the fit on you. Anything smaller would have me thinking coat’s too tight if I passed you in the street!

I think it fits fine. Any smaller and it would look like it’s too small especially with a jumper underneath.

and actually the oversized look is in this year.

Yeah the shoulder seam does sit slightly over my actual shoulder. I often have problems with shoulders on coats. Before this I bought a lovely Birger et Mikkelson coat off Vinted which fits nicely everywhere apart from the shoulders, which are too tight.

I often unpick the lining and cut shoulder pads out, they just don’t suit me. That might be an option?

Looks good. I wouldn't change the shoulder pads, they give a nice structure and will get less pointy as you wear it in. Plus if you wear a jumper it will fill the arms in more.

I really like it! I think the fit is fine.

It looks great, any smaller would not hang as well with a winter jumper underneath.

I think the fit is fine but I hope those creases can be pressed out. Try that first (put a cloth on top of the coat to protect the fabric) and steam. If not, send it back.

It fits perfectly.

I prefer it opened as it does look a big big when fastened. It's a lovely coat though.

Oh I just assumed they’d come out easily 😬 I don’t have a steamer, only an iron, so would it be a case of putting a cloth on the top and using the steam function on the iron over (but not actually making contact with) it?

And you can have the shoulders taken in really easily.
Total bollocks. It's a big job.

It looks ok as it is. Leave the shoulders alone.

Put a slightly damp cloth over the creases and iron gently.

I think it looks lovely OP, great to find a bargain like tjay!

I think you look great!

That's not oversized. Oversized is massively too big looking.

Thanks everyone. I’ve found some modelled photos of it online and I think it’s supposed to be a relaxed fit. It’s more fitted on the third model but looks a bit small for her? I’m not used to such structured shoulders either I think

I think it looks fine! And taking in the shoulders definitely not an 'easy job' so I wouldn't entertain the idea of that.

The fit looks wrong on that first model - the sleeves are way too short for her.

I think it fits fine, it does remind me of a Police Officers Tunic!!

I think it's a bit too wide at the bottom - looks like it flares out rather than straight

I think it's a bit wide at the bottom too, but it looks better on you than on the models.

I think it is stuck between two styles, and so doesn't really work for either. The slightly over-sized feel is meant to echo the over-sized coats that are currently the look, but the slight flare out at the bottom makes it look like a more traditional coat. Plus, when the buttons are done, it looks a bit frumpy (sorry).
I would send it back. 75% wool still isn't enough. It's a cost-cutting measure, not something necessary for the fabric to do its job. It will soon bobble, won't keep you warm, and will look like a rag after a short time.
You can do better.

It's a little big but not so much that most people would notice. Plenty of room for a thick sweater, a scarf etc, as others have pointed out.

That silly model will have cold legs.

I don't think it looks too big at all. If anything in the picture where it's done up it looks a bit snug over the shoulders but maybe as you say that's because they are padded.