The North Face  ThermoBall Insulated Hoodie - Women's

I really wanted this coat to work, the greenish color is beautiful. I loved it until I zipped it up. There was a death grip on my hips/butt. I am a size 6, and I ordered a small. The upper body fit well, with a tad extra space, so I know I can't order up without it fitting all wrong. I guess it would work if you aren't curvy.

I’m baffled by these reviews. They’re all different which makes me think this jacket has been revamped and some reviews don’t apply. I’m 5’5” and 32dd. I would say I’m average through the torso and the medium was a little snug for me. My arm movement was slightly restricted. It fits perfectly with a shirt but too tight to wear a sweatshirt under. I’m typically a small, occasionally a size medium to accomodate my bust.

I wasn't sure how many stars to give because I ended up returning it. I am 5'4" and 145 lbs and ordered a medium. It was too tight in the hips even though my hips measurement fit the size chart for a medium. A large would have been too big since it fit well everywhere else. It was also not a very flattering cut on me because of how the pockets stuck out a bit. I ordered the green and it was brighter than I expected - more of a teal. One of the Q&A's says it packs down to the size of a soft ball. I had trouble getting it all the way into its pocket and it was more like 2.5x the size of a softball.

This is lightweight coat perfect for South Carolina Winters. The coat does have a tag on it, "slim fit". This might explain the negative reviews for fitting through the hips. I'm 5'8 and 150 lbs, ordered a large, and will have room for a sweater underneath. I got the white/grey color, which is not really white, and not really grey. My husband said "light green". It's neutral and light in color. Why I like it? I paid less than $100 by using my Labor Day discount, warm but not heavy and light color. Also, it's REI and I love their easy returns!

I was debating spending so much money for a nice winter jacket but I could not be happier that I did! I have worn this hiking, walking the dogs, and for all around causal use- it is the best! It is extremely thin and feels like you're wearing nothing but keeps you nice and warm. For example, when it is 15 outside I can get away with just a long sleeve underneath for an hour walk with the dogs. I would definitely recommend sizing up, I normally wear a small but needed a medium. This allows me to put a layer or 2 underneath. However, on a recent hike I unclipped my chest strap for my pack and noticed some pilling on my upper back. I believe it was because my pack was moving around more since it wasn't strapped and secure. It wasn't a huge deal or noticeable but I will be more aware of that in the future.

This is jacket is my new favorite jacket. I bought it because I needed a midweight/fall jacket and I'm almost going to be disappointed to switch to my winter jacket when the time comes because I love this one so much. It is very light weight, but surprisingly warm, with good wind protection, and mild rain protection for light rain days (would not wear in heavy rain). I would say I have been wearing it in the 30-50 degree range to great success, but definitely not for colder than that. Elastic at the wrists hold the jacket in place well, but is not obnoxiously tight at all. I also appreciate the way North Face fits my body better than Patagonia as a larger chested woman. The fabric is also not delicate, I do not worry about it ripping when i brush against something. This is the most expensive piece of clothing I've bought and it was 100% worth every penny, looking forward to it lasting me for many years.

I can‘t wait to bring this to a oversee trip. The slim fit is great yet there is room in the arm and chest area. I am 5 ft 117 and 32ddd and bought S

So unfortunately, I listed to other reviews that spoke of sizing up. Well, I totally disagree with the need to size up. I will try to be as descriptive as possible to help someone else with the fit of this jacket. I am 5ft 10in, yeh I'm tall, and normally wear a size 10. I bought an XL and it was too big all over but sleeve length and hit me at the mid hip area as pictured. It was not tight around my hips as several other women mentioned but this discrepancy might be due to a height difference, IDK. This jacket would probably fit a bustier gal pretty well. I plan to keep it and just wear sweaters under it as it gets colder out. If I had to order it again, I would have gone with my normal size L. The jacket itself worked well for me in 30 degree temps and the hood is the best feature with no cold spots. I felt comfortable in the 30 degree range wearing only a long sleeve t-shirt and tank top underneath. The jacket length works perfectly for an active day walking in the park.

Overall a nice coat. I am hopeful the white color will stay pretty clean. It's a slim fit, so a little tight on my hips but not bad. I also have a larger chest (38DDD) and this fits fine.

Jacket is nice. Color is not white or grey, its like a light green so i am returning.