Favorite down parka - Fjallraven Snow Flake Parka - Women's

I was really hesitant to order a long parka, as I am tiny. I’m only 5 feet tall, and I tried ordering the Patagonia Silent Down parka, only to find that the torso of the XS was way too long, causing the waist to fall on my hips, making it too tight to wear zipped across the hips. I sent that jacket back and found great reviews on the sizing & shape of this Fjallraven parka, so I tried it. As soon as I put it on, I knew it was the one. The fit on the XS is perfect ~ curvy & flattering to my feminine shape, way better tailoring than the Patagonia. The XS waist is higher, and the hips wider, allowing for a greater variety of body types to fit in it, and allowing for ease in hiking without having to open the zipper from the bottom. And the design of the sleeves allows for full range of motion, without the jacket riding up when reach up. The hood is perfectly sized too, and adjustable. The fleece on the inner chin area is so cozy. And the down is super warm and perfect for the PNW. My husband and I affectionately call this parka my “fashionable sleeping bag” as I’m pretty sure this jacket could save my life if I were stranded in the woods overnight. I’ve seen a lot of reviewers complain about the occasional feather escaping their new down jacket. I think that comes with the territory ~ I’ve never had a down anything that didn’t occasionally see a feather push through. With that said, I’ve had this jacket for a couple months now, and I’ve only seen one feather needle it’s way out. I think that stowing it fluffed out in its stuff sack (not compressed) helps to prevent feathers escaping during travel. Also, the fabric is smooth and relatively quiet. If I really want to be stealth, I just walk with my arms slightly out, and I’m silent in it. It’s truly my favorite light weight & warm puffy. I’m thinking of buying another for posterity.