Black Diamond  First Light Stretch Insulated Hoodie - Women's

I usually wear a small but ordered a med due to reviews saying it runs small. I don't think so. I don't think the shoulders are small but the hips are a little on the narrow side but not unusually so. The sleeves run long. I would order your regular size unless you have more of a pear shape. It has zippered pockets - a plus and an inside zippered media pocket. I ended up with a different jacket only because I need it for travel with only a carryon and this one weighs 14 oz but I got one weighing only 10 oz. 4 stars due to long arms.

I have a short torso, long arms and legs...lt just is what it is. Average build, average shoulders....dealing with pandemic new body resizing (ugh! & sigh). In a non-pandemic world, I would have gotten a medium, but instead I got large. It seems to me, however, the sizing really isn’t off. It seems pretty close to other brands like Prana or North Face. Not sure why other reviewers are saying it runs small. Putting it on is like a snuggly sleeping bag dream. Just like being in a cozy heaven. And for those of us with longer arms, this jacket is amazing! My wrists are fully, freaking covered! I think the price is steep (even on sale) but I’ve bought two....just so I can finally have a athletic winter jacket that fits comfortably and covers ALL of my arm. On warmer winter days this jacket works well with a down vest or for colder days, under a coat as a base layer. It’s worth it, well made and very well thought out. I haven’t run in it yet but I suspect I’ll have to save it for below 30 degree runs.

Returned. Well made jacket, great feel to fabric, nice color. Did not care for fit of hood once I poured myself into it to try it on. I know athletic fit jackets are supposed to be close fitting however there is a limit to how close fitting a person might be comfortable in. This nice jacket was not for me.

This jacket fit almost exactly right, but just a touch too tight across the shoulders in the back. Although my measurements fall precisely in the middle of the ranges for an XS on all counts, in addition to it being tight in the shoulders, there would have been no room for warm under layers. I had to return it and I’m awaiting the size S to be delivered. Fingers crossed!

I typically wear size XS but the sleeves are ridiculously long. In general, the fit is boxy and unflattering. The hood, like the sleeves, is disproportionately large for the XS size; with the hood down, it covers my nose! Lastly the rose color is gorgeous on screen, but in real life it is dull and I am contemplating returning for this reason.