It works really well for me, and both the material and cut are pretty comfortable. I would really like it if the straps on the arms were either removable as they are sewn into the seams or shorter as they serve no purpose, are uncomfortably pressing into me when I bend my arms, and the long tails get in the way. The chain is a cute detail that I love though and isn't uncomfortable even though people thought they might be. Also the cuffs are very loose which prevents the sleeves from looking properly full as they just slip over my hands. This isn't really a problem, but I still thought I would note it. I didn't go down a size, the hood is on the smaller side but everything else fits as I wanted aside from the cuffs of the sleeves and the pointless straps.
So in short and design being cool aside, I enjoy the comfort it brings me against the weather when wearing it.
Everything about the jacket looks so good! I love that it's all embroidered, the removable hood, the overall design. It looks fantastic. Only complaint i have is that the pocket on the inside of the jacket isn't fully sewn shut, but i think i can ask my friend to help do that for me. The rest of the jacket is fantastic!