For how much down jackets go these day, this is a friendly on the wallet option.
I flirted with returning early on for the following reasons:
1. I wasn't sure I loved the fit. I'm fairly straight from shoulder to hips, so sometimes the shaping they put into women's jackets gives me unwanted flare. I ultimately decided it was OK.
2. It was a bit less toasty than I anticipated, but it advertises as a mid-weight, and with a fleece/baselayer its proven to be just fine for winter and means it lasts longer into shoulder seasons.
3. The shine. The fabric has a bit more shine and synthetic feel to it than I prefer. Its broken in a bit, so the feel is not so..swishy/crunchy. Just not my favorite. I do really like the two-tone style of it, and that the hood/shoulders have a bit extra waterproofing.
It's become my around town jacket, so I can't speak too much to the durability. Early after arriving some threads came loose on the sleeve, which had me concerned, but since trimming I haven't had any issues.
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