Snuggly winter coat - love it - Patagonia Down With It Parka - Womens

I love my new coat!! I've worn it every day since it arrived two weeks ago. I've been on the hunt for the perfect winter coat for a couple of years; I will admit that I am really picky. I wanted something I could throw on everyday, over anything--either to work or for casual, looks nice, but is low maintenance/simple/basic. It needed to be technical/high quality, but not a puffy nightmare & if possible, stylish. So easy, right! I got a size medium, which I wear pretty much everywhere, so I would say it's true to size (am 5'6", 145 for reference). I love that the arms are long enough and the fit is fairly close. I don't wear bulky sweaters or sweatshirts or anything underneath it because I don't have to-- it's so warm and cozy, I've always been comfortable temperature wise (down to @ 16 degrees with wind chill). It also doesn't ever make me sweat or feel overheated; it adjusts with my body temperature much better than other down jackets I've owned. It is not water proof but can withstand a run to the car in pouring rain, or light on/off sprinkles just fine. I do wish the hood was roomier, but I have a giant noggin, so that's pretty typical for me. I call it my sleeping bag (in a good way-- it's exactly what you wish you were wrapped up in on a cold day) and I hope it lasts for a long time (so that I don't have to go through this again!). :-)

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