After returning other jackets to various places because of bad fit or other reasons, this one fits me and my needs. It is well-made, lots of pockets, and the material looks durable and likely to repel moisture well. Just got it yesterday so haven't worn it outside yet, but like the cut and style of it a lot. The collar actually looks good worn up or down, somehow they got that just right. The sleeves are about an inch too long, but not a problem because I like them to cover part of my hands to keep them warm. I LOVE the Loden color (not too yellow!), goes well with my red hair. I am 5'5", 107 lbs., 37-25-37 and normally wear a Small or Extra Small in Bean jackets. I got the Small because I want to wear layers underneath, and the fit is great for that, but not baggy. With my narrow hips, I have to cinch the bottom just a tiny bit, but it looks fine. Looking forward to wearing this Pathfinder jacket for years to come.
I ordered this in my usual 2X size after having a very hard time finding a soft shell large enough to fit my hips.
The blue colour was lighter than it appeared online. The fit was horribly boxy and not at all flattering! It is definitely a "plus size" fit for someone with a large tummy, not an hourglass shape. After calling customer service to determine which size to exchange it for, and paying way too much to ship the jacket back, I received a smaller size - 1X. It was still too big, and still an unflattering shape. I kept the jacket anyways for working in the garden and more than once the zipper has split open from the bottom, leaving me stuck in the jacket.
I would not purchase "women's fit" again and I can't recommend this jacket to anyone.
I have looked all over for an athletic fit jacket in a true plus size. This is the first one I found that I liked, but sizes and colors were limited when I ordered it. Normally, I am a 2x kinda girl. But I ordered the 1x in black and kept my fingers crossed. When it arrived, I had a sweater on and put the jacket on over it. It worked!! It fits great, and looks really nice. For our milder TX winters, it will be toasty warm and I can still fit a sweater or fleece under it for an added layer of warmth on the coldest of days. Thank you, LLBean, for not forgetting that some of the plus size women like to look stylish and have some of the flattering details like the slightly fitted look.
