Pink Platinum Girls' Insulated Jacket - pink, 5-6

GORGEOUS coat! I'm always worried when purchasing clothing online, because you never know how it will fit. For instance, a size 6 might veer on the small size in one brand, while another brand might be cut larger and fit more like an 8. Some background: I purchased this coat for my 6 year old (she'll be 7 in less than 4 months). Her previous jacket was a size 7/8 purchased when she was 4. (I always buy her coats, jackets, and shirts slightly large so that she can grow into them). Even though the old coat was a 7/8, she could still wear it, but this year, the fit was a little tight. After researching the available options online for this site, I settled on this coat. My husband, (her dad) insisted that we get the size 10/12, as her previous jacket was a 7/8 and already a bit tight. I thought a size 10 was too large, but there was no size between the 7/8 and the 10/12. Our daughter isn't large or tall by any stretch. She is of average height and size for a 1st grader, and I was worried the 10/12 would be WAY too large. Thankfully, it was PERFECT. It's a little large on her, but not large enough to impede her movements. She calls the coat, 'cozy-comfy'. Now, if you have a 10 or 12 year old, I would DEFINITELY order a size up. Keep in mind that if my little 6 year old is wearing a size 10/12 comfortably, an actual 10 (or 12) year old might be more comfy in the next size up. In all: GREAT quality coat. Comfortable, stylish, and awesome! Would definitely recommend!