I got this vest for my wife's birthday, and was a little leery about not being able to see it in person first. My worry turned out to be unfounded--she loved it. Extremely warm without being puffy, it has a nice cut and she loves the fleece inside the pockets. A good buy!

This is one of my most favourite outfits to wear on a cold windy day. It is very very warm and extremely light- weight. Go get it - it's the best!

This is, by far, the best vest I have ever owned. It definitely keeps me warm, over a sweater/fleece or even just a long-sleeve Tshirt some days. This is the real deal - very warm, light, fits good, looks good. I have the pink one & the black one - wish I didn't have 6 other vests in my closet that I never wear.

this vest is a great piece of gear...light, technically simple, yet sophisticated...very complimentary to the feminine structure.
sizing was a bit difficult to figure out. after an exchange for a larger size, we were completely satisfied...unless your lady is petite stay away from the small due to the form fitting character of this garment.

I agree that the shape of the jacket was flattering, but the small was way too big.

Though the marshmallow look of down can never be completely avoided, this vest is as close to marshmallow-free as you can get. Don't get me wrong - it's puffy, but it won't make you look like a line backer, as did several other vests that I tried. Unlike other Mountain Hardware products that seem to be purposely cropped, the length of the small is perfect (I'm 5'5"). Plus, this the only vest that I could find that comes in gray, which goes with everything. Not surprisingly, it's very warm. A great product.

The fact that I've ordered (and returned) 2 down vests, including The North Face Nupste and The North Face Allure vests, showcases my "slightly selective" nature. I know EXACTLY what I want, usually long before I find it. I'm happy to say that this vest was exactly what I wanted. (1) Attractive, feminine cut (2) HIGHLY durable (as in, LIFETIME durability) (3) HIGHLY functional (enough down fill to keep a very shivery Maine girl warm in everyday winter conditions). While The North Face vests were defnitely top notch, they simply did not offer a flattering fit at the same time (XS was too big for me).

I got my vest about a month ago. I absolutely love it! It keeps me so warm without being bulky. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.