Warm in winter
Being a tall girl (5'9") shaped like a pear, I needed something that would cover the essentials without feeling uncomfortable. This fit the bill. The sleeves…
Being a tall girl (5'9") shaped like a pear, I needed something that would cover the essentials without feeling uncomfortable. This fit the bill. The sleeves are long, the length is fabulous, and there is no snug at the hip feel at all. The other reason for a coat of this caliber was that I needed something to shield me from our pervasively cold, midwest temps. When I put this fluffy wonder on, it's like zipping up in the warmest, coziest, sleeping bag soft windbreak I've ever experienced. I've taken it out for a spin in negative temps and windchills straight from hell, only to be perfectly temperate, almost too cozy at times. Upon reading some of the lower ratings, some have said the zipper is problematic. In an attempt to curb that minor detail, I just applied some soap to the bottom portion of the zipper for better glide and it's not had an issue at all as of yet. I like that the pockets are high, and lined with the softest material. The only thing I find I would have liked is zippers or snaps, as well as a bit more depth in the pockets. Not a deal breaker, just a preference I would have liked. And, though I sized up, the body fits nice and loose, but the arms are proportionately narrow (note, I do not have huge arms). I think this is due to the fact that there's a significant portion of down that has not fully settled or design mechanics gone slightly off. At any rate, if you have bigger arms, this may not be the one for you.
On a side note: It is not a lightweight coat, so buy a heavy duty hanger.





















