Mountain Hardwear Dauphine Jacket - Women's - 2009 BCS

I ordered this jacket because my husband as a similar one from Mountain Hardware. I was disappointed when I received mine. The fit was very boxy and the zipper was terrible. Since the jacket zippers at an angle across the chest and the top of the jacket folds over to look somewhat like a peacoat when zippered half way, the coat becomes very difficult to zipper all the way up.

Felt like it would be warm, but not a good idea for skiing or snowboarding.

This jacket has everything I wanted. I'm 5' 7" and 140 lbs and got the medium. It fits well and has a bit of room to layer. When I'm skiing or boarding right around freezing temps I wear my under armor and a light-weight smartwool layer underneath and it's perfect.

Pit zips to regulate temperature, soft wrist gaiters to keep snow and cold out, powder skirt, lots of pockets inside to organize including a media pocket with a slit for ear buds to come through. Also the hood cinches down for non-helmet days.

Wouldn't have minded a more feminine cut but was going more for functionality with this jacket and I'm extremely pleased. I love Mountain Hardwear gear! Keeps me warm and dry even when I get stuck in the insane Utah powder.

I'm about 5'5 and 120lbs and ordered a medium. The medium was slightly big, but depending on your layering, a medium may be what you are looking for. But I probably could have gone for a small.

I actually returned this item because of two reasons: firstly, the hood was so big that I couldn't see where I was going with it on. It's obviously meant for a helmet, but even then it's very large. Secondly the jacket itself is not fitted and made me look super boxy. Otherwise the overall fit was nice and I did like the thumb holes in the sleeves.

I only tried the jacket on when I first got it, but the warmth factor seems obvious. It was immediately warm and I imagine it would do great outdoors.

Overall I think this would be a great jacket, but personally I prefer a more fitted look.