Yes, women compliment me ( even when I am not wearing this coat, maybe), but men compliment me when I am wearing it. A relative from NH said, "You look like you know something and cannot be messed with." Another bunch of fellas said, "That's a nice coat." It is an excellent coat, puts Barbour to shame, and just feels so bombproof solid. Unfortunately, I can't afford a sweater for underneath; I just wear my fleece vests.......