Cherokee Professionals Women Scrubs Lab Coats 36" 2319

My typical Cherokee scrub size is XS, which is still roomy. I ordered S because I was going to share with a friend in a different class period. I'm 5'2, fit 120lb, 34-25-35. My friend is 5'6, fit, (upon assumption:) 140lb, 36-30-36.When it arrived, I really liked that it had the waist buttons on the back along with a slit on the bottom back; however, I don't like the buttons. The buttons look fine, but pushing them in and out of their holes is borderline decent. They don't easily slip through their holes, the stitching will grip around the button (so you'll have to break them either way), they feel a bit too thin/light/not heavy enough (but can be overlooked), and they aren't slick.The fabric compared to other lab coats and scrubs I am familiar with (same brand) was different. It was rougher, especially compared to my scrubs. You can feel and see the twills with ease. I'd say it's thicker than the scrub tops, so the roughness can be overlooked.Although I purchased a size bigger, I can say that it will fit you if you purchase according to your measurements. I still look good in it. It looked somewhat fitting on me, which was great. I'm actually thankful for getting it a bit bigger because it'd somewhat be awkward to sit down with your buttoned coat on and have protruding lumps of fabric sticking out from your abdominal region like fat rolls. The extra waist space allowed me to look more comfortable in my coat.I do have to complain that the sleeves are too long for me. I have to cuff them about 3 inches under my coat. My friend said that they fit well, but never told me how far it reached down her arm. I would consider trimming the sleeve circumference down by an inch if you have pretty frail arms (I don't, but it does look funny if you're thin-thin).If you are new to lab coats, they will feel baggy when you put them on, but sometimes it takes a look in the mirror to see how normal it fits on you. It does make my hip area look chunkier, but I don't really care since I'm not working to impress anyone. I haven't experienced whether it will hug/wrap your hips based on appropriate sizing, so I can't say much. The fabric and design has much to do with the chunky look because it's thicker, rough, likes to keep shape, there are midsection slits at the bottom of both sides, and it's a lab coat great for working.Overall, it's professionally pleasing, doesn't have anything major to complain about, and it's good quality material.I'll update next month or so with pictures and updates!UPDATE: January 23, 2016I'll take back my complaint about the buttons! The buttons and their button holes are now pretty easy to manoeuvre after the fourth wear. The buttons are really easy to unbutton when wearing, which is a plus. I will return a star now. (Five Stars Whooo!) I'll try to grab a photo with it, but it'll stay in the lab until class dissections are done. :)

I LOVE this labcoat! I bought a different one at a scrubs store and it was roughly $15 more than this one, and this one is way better quality. The material is sturdy, not paper thin. The separately sewn stacked pockets are fantastic for equipment. The length is perfect, and sits just above my knees (I'm about a hair under 5'4") so it is perfect for my college chem class, and I was told the length is perfect for anatomy class as well (with all the liquids you encounter in that class, etc.). I am just under 5'4" and 113 lbs, and normally wear a medium, but bought extra-small per the other reviews. I would say that it runs big, definitely not consistent with your typical extra small, although I do have to say that when I hold my arms out, the sleeves are tad bit short and when I cross my arms to check the fit and mobility in the shoulder area, it is snug, but definitely not bad enough to warrant me getting a bigger size because overall I think it fits great, and realistically I will not be walking around chem class hugging myself and wishing I had more room in the shoulders to do so, or stretching my arms out in front of me like Frankenstein. With normal motions and movement, it fits great and I love how it is tailored. This is such a great lab coat, I would've expected it to cost more with how good the quality is. (I paid roughly $25 I think.)

As a new doc, you really anticipate the moment when your lab coat transitions from "short" student coat to the "long" version. I needed something that would be considered long without swallowing me whole, as I'm very petite, only 5'2" and just over 100 lbs. This coat is just short of perfect. I love the princess seams and the flattering cut and details.It has buttons that allow you to cinch in the back slightly for a more hourglass shape which is great, but there are NO pockets on the inside of the coat or slit pockets to let you reach through the coat to allow you to get into pants pockets easily. My other larger unisex coat had both of those things but swallows me whole. There is also no breast pocket on this coat which makes it easy to embroider but may be a pain for those people who are used to sticking pens on that left chest pocket.I love that this coat is adjustable and more flattering, but I miss the extra pockets. The pockets that it does have are really functional, fitting a full size iPad while also having separate pen pockets with 3 separate pocket compartments. The fabric is very durable and a bit thicker than other lab coats and not as flimsy, but this can be a little warmer as a result. Great if your clinics are cold like mine, problematic if they run warm.Add some extra inside pockets, get that fifth star Cherokee!