I bought this for a last-minute conference I had to attend.
I am a short woman who is on the heavier side, (180lbs and 5ft tall), and I expected this blazer to fit pretty snug, so I purchased it a size larger than I normally wear.
It fit amazing, I didn't need that extra size up! It would have been perfect if I ordered my normal size. The extra size gave it a more carefree-flowing look but that was all right. the fabric is really nice, not itchy or stiff at all, and it traveled well in a suitcase without much wrinkling.
The cut is very flattering and gives a faux hourglass illusion which was a nice touch.
The shoulders weren't heavy or padded, and I was so happy I didn't look/feel like I was walking into battle with pauldrons on as I walked out to work.