I really needed something in between a sweatshirt and my heavy winter coat for those milder but still chilly days. I always have a very hard time finding jackets. I am tall and have long arms. Most jackets fit like a belly shirt with 3/4 sleeves. Not this one! The jacket sits right at my hips which is perfect and the sleeves actually come down to my wrists! It’s relatively warm. I usually wear a hoodie anyways, so with one hoodie and the jacket, I’m comfortable to about 30 degrees. If I later two sweatshirts, I can stand a smidge colder. But that’s perfect because that’s why I bought it. I’ve got my big thick coat for when it’s really cold. This jacket is also very lightweight and can be stuffed into the little bag that comes with it, so if you are out and need to take it off, you don’t have to schlep a big bulky coat. It’s also pretty decent with being water resistant. It’s NOT a rain coat, so if you wear it in a downpour, you will still get soaked. But for a day when it’s drizzly, it does a good job keeping me dry. The hood fits really well and actually stays put too. One other thing, I like the material. It’s not one of those fabrics that list sounds and feels scratchy. It’s nice and soft and slick, but it’s not that kind of material that falls apart if you look at it funny either.
Overall, a really fantastic lightweight jacket, especially if you are tall or have long arms.
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Nice jacket for casual use
I intend to use this jacket under a waterproof shell as an insulating layer. It needs to be big enough to add layers underneath and small enough to fit under the outer jacket. I am 5’8, about 140. I have wide shoulders and long arms which usually poses a problem with sizing. I ordered the size Medium. The jacket fits well but it too narrow in the shoulders and the sleeves are too short with arms extended. I understand this jacket is meant for casual use, not mountaineering. Still, I thought I would review some important parts of this jacket to help you make your decision. First, this grey color is a bit silvery but I like it. The jacket looks very nice; not overly puffy and not too flat. The inside of the jacket is lined with similar fabric as the outside - in other words, it does not have a brushed or fabric lining. There are two, deep pockets inside the jacket, along the zipper. They are plenty deep for, phones, keys etc… probably even a 16oz water bottle! There are two zippered pockets outside which are deep enough to put your hands fully into beyond the wrist. The sleeves have a narrow elastic band at the wrist which seems sufficient. They are not adjustable. The hood is large and is not adjustable. This could be an important point for some. When zipped up all of the way, the zipper came to right below my chin. There is no zipper cover or cloth flap to keep the zipper from rubbing on your chin. There is no flap over or behind the zipper which could allow for wind to blow through or freezing of the zipper if exposed to snow/sleet. I don’t know if the zipper is water resistant like the fabric. I like most of the Amazon Basics stuff and this jacket did not disappoint. In this case, I will order a large to see how they compare in the shoulders and sleeves. It looks like a nice jacket for casual use.
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I'm 5'4" 110lbs and usually wear a small. I got the off-white in a medium because I wanted it to be baggy and fit over layers, and at first I thought it was way too big - the arms are especially long and come down past my fingers when not pushed up and it looks kind of like a potato sack...but I love how it fits over multiple layers and it's comfortable and surprisingly warm.
I also ordered the burgundy in a small and it fits perfectly. As you can see from the photos, it's more fitted and much shorter. I'd say it's my ideal fit, so the sizing is pretty much true to size, but I still like that the medium fit over more layers (long sleeve, vest, and a thick sweater) so I'll definitely be keeping both. Also, you really can't beat the sale price, $27 for a jacket like this is a steal.
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- JM P.R.Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2021
Perfect!
Such a perfect jacket for fall/spring!JM P.R.Perfect!
Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2021
It's light and so comfortable. I have broad shoulders and a mommy pouch and yet this jacket still fits perfectly! Sleeves are prefect length, the body length is not too short not too long either... Love that the pockets has zippers. There are big pockets inside the jacket that can fit a cellphone. Putting it in the go to bag is another story, I tried every possible way without crumpling it in the bag but it was just impossible, but anyways I don't think I'll be using the bag. All in all, it's a great jacket!
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- MerseysideReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2022
A good buy
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