Alpinetek Women's Mid-Length Down Parka

I live in the Chicagoland area and needed a new winter coat to help me survive the cold weather and, even though we have had only a few days below freezing so far, I'd say this coat is doing the job pretty well so far.I'm 5'6.5," 140 lbs, and a dress size 8. According to the size chart that's specific to this coat (not the generic Amazon size chart), my dress size put me at the upper end of a size small. In order to be on the safe size and potentially give myself a little more room in the jacket, I chose to go with a size medium. Overall, I'm satisfied with my choice in size, although I will say that the medium is a little less roomy than I thought. So much so that I'm relieved I didn't go with a size small. While the coat's size chart may make you think it runs a little large (a dress size 6-8 sounds more like a medium to me in general), it runs a little small if not true to size. So I'd see where you are on the size chart dress size-wise and consider going up a size if you don't want a snug-fitting coat. I have room enough in the jacket to wear a sweatshirt over my clothing, but I couldn't see myself wearing a ton of layers underneath. The coat is definitely not uncomfortably small for me, but if you're like me and have always had roomier winter coats, this will take a little getting used to.That being said, I doubt I'd need to wear a ton of layers underneath it. While I haven't worn the jacket extensively yet, it has pleasantly surprised me so far with how warm it is. I'm not sweltering in it like other reviewers (because I'm one of those people who is always cold) but, on my walks to and from work every day, my upper body is never cold. I haven't tested the "waterproofness" of the jacket, but I can definitely say that it's windproof. The coat is made out of a heavy-duty material and really takes the bite out of the wind. And the hood is a nice size that doesn't completely block your vision but also doesn't fall down easily.Aside from the coat being slightly more snug than I expected (but, again, not in a completely uncomfortable way that would make me think about returning it), my only other small complaint about the jacket is that I have a restricted range of motion while wearing it. Because the material is on the heavier/denser side, it doesn't allow me to move as freely as I'd like. It's difficult to put on or fix my winter hat once I have the coat on because I have a hard time lifting my arms over my head. And slinging my gym bag over my shoulder took a few attempts (both because of the slight stiffness of the material and because the hood got in the way). But I'm hoping that, over time, the material will relax a bit.All in all, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I was a little wary buying a winter coat for myself without having tried it on first (because I normally have bad luck with internet sizing and a lot of reviews/questions weren't helpful in trying to determine my size), but this coat fit almost exactly how I thought it would. And for the price (and the style you get for that price), it's hard to beat.

I’m IN LOVE with this coat! I live in Northern Minnesota where the temp is below zero for the majority of the winter, (all 8months of it) so I needed a WARM coat. As you can imagine, I was skeptical when ordering this. When looking for a coat for Nothern MN, these are the qualities I was looking for:-heavy duty, waterproof outer shell (to cut wind and water)-removable hood (for snowmobiling)-down insulation (preferably duck)-extra room for layers (but not too bulky)This coat has all of these and more! Some added bonuses:-thumb holes in on the end of the sleeves-inside pockets-fleece lined neck-bonus outside pockets-cinch string at the bottomI am 5’9 160lbs size 9pants M-L top. I ordered a size Large because I wanted to make sure I had extra room for added layers underneath, also Mediums tend to have too short of sleeves for my freakishly long arms. This coat fits perfectly. It’s a bit bulky, but has adjustable sides that help bring the waist line in, so I don’t look like one giant poof. If you wanted less poofyness and a more fired coat, going down a size would probably give you that. It is hands down THE WARMEST coat I have ever owned. It completely cuts the wind and snow. Not once have I felt even a little chilly. This has to be the best purchase I’ve ever made on amazon. If I could give 10 starts I would.

I am 5'7" tall, and usually wear a size 6 pants and medium/large tops and I ordered the medium (size 10-12). I was hesitant to order a medium, (I was thinking I should order a large) but I'm glad I did. I still have enough room to move around in it. It is a little snug if I where to wear a sweater with it, but that is not my intent.I bought this jacket for the Minnesota winters and to wear when I walk my dog (and I walk my dog at least 1 hour during the winter temperatures). Minnesota has had some extremely cold temperatures this year, and even colder windshields (-25 degrees), yet I'm pleased to say this jacket has kept me warm! I didn't know if this jacket could handle these types of winters, but I have not been disappointed yet. I usually only wear a long sleeve underneath my jacket. Sweatshirt on occasion.My sister has a Canadian Goose jacket (super expensive but really warm), and I would say this jacket is just as warm, if not slightly warmer. And you can't beat the price for this jacket! I would buy it again.My only complaint is that if the temperature is above 30 degrees, I'm too warm! :)

I bought this coat for my wife as a Christmas present thinking that she'd probably end up sending it back. She's rather particular when it comes to her coats and I knew I was taking a chance going in. She loved it. She was initially hesitant about the rather bright, blue color, but as soon as the first 10F day rolled around, that didn't seem to matter as much anymore. The coat fits her like a dream. She's about 5' and 130ish lbs and even with a heavy winter sweater underneath this coat, she's quite comfortable (not that you'll really need a heavy sweater under this thing. To say it's warm would be an understatement. At least according to my way, anyway. She has a hard time not getting too hot when it's in he 30's outside! The construction and materials are of excellent quality, the faux fur trim is super-soft and looks great, and the numerous pockets are extra convenient. The only complaint she has, and others have already voiced it, is that the hood is pretty large and tends to fall forward obscuring her vision. When she wears a hat with a pom-pom on it, it helps, but the hood is still on the big side. Just be aware. Other than that, my wife loves this coat which means I'm happy.

I love my coat.had it for a year now...I hope they restock i would love to buy another one..