This jacket is a heavier weight soft shell than those I found locally. Plus it is better made and has a great fit. (I ordered a medium so I could wear a light sweater under it if needed, though I did not need to. I usually wear a women's small or medium.) I wore the jacket almost every day from late winter until mid-spring, washed it several times,and it still looks and feels new. I am ordering another one in a different color. Highly recommended.
I concur with all the positive comments about this jacket; warmth, durability, sizing. I'm 5'2 120 pounds and the small petite is perfect. I use mine for the spring and fall when it's a bit windy, maybe drizzly and on cooler summer evenings in the mountains. I've had one for years and finally am ordering a second one in black. One comment not made about this jacket is that if you have pets, especially cats, and if they shed (I have 4 shedders in a variety of colours) this jacket is much better than a fleece as the fur doesn't stick as it does with fleece. I can look well groomed on the trails and in town whereas with fleece I'm forever trying to get the fur to stay home.
Bought 2 of these in different colors (black and pink), back a couple of months ago and waited to write the review until now so I could make an accurate rating. I LOVE these jackets. Soft and comfortable from the beginning. Love the fleece lining. Got the large to have room for sweaters and other layers. Feel like I can move in this jacket. I usually wear a medium in LL Bean. I am 5'3 and about 142 lbs., big chested, and the large fit me well. Sleeves are a little long, but the petite sleeves are too short; so I stuck with the regular. I will wear the black for winter, and the pink for spring.
I purchased this jacket and loved it as soon as I put it on! It is soft & very comfortable, and has stretch that moves with you! I wasn't sure what size to order based on some of the other reviews. I usually wear a Small in LL Bean clothing but most always order up a size in Outerwear so I have room for bulky clothing or layers. I ordered a Medium (regular). This jacket fits perfect with a little extra room for layers! I am petite, about 5', 3" and in the 136-138 lb. range. Some reviews said the sleeves were long and tight, but they are perfect for me. I ordered the Teal color and love it! Not a jacket for extreme cold but will be great for everyday errands, fitness walking and cycling, two sports I love!
