The North Face Windwall 1 Fleece Vest - Women's

Blocks wind, its really warm, looks great and the cut fits the body perfectly, good for layering as well

Let's just say straight away that I have never purchased any item from North Face. I don't like the giant logos they put on the front and back at all and I don't buy into trendy logos. I wasn't happy about the price point of this vest either, but decided to invest in it because I wanted a well made warm vest for layering while running that would hopefully last me a lifetime. Well, I have now worn this vest many times this fall running outside and it keeps me incredibly toasty warm! It really does a fantastic job blocking out the wind too. In fact, I like it so much I have worn it around the house to help combat the indoor cold while I crank down the heat to save some money here in Chicago. Bottom line - I'm wearing it like crazy!. The fit was perfect (thanks to a good sizing chart), it's sooo comfortable and it's toasty warm. I'm in love!

I have had this vest since 12/07. I live in Colroado and have worn it many times as as a layer (downhill skiing) as well as this spring as a stand-alone vest over my clothes (hiking, biking, around town). It is amazing at blocking the wind and is breathable; I've only ever been too warm with it indoors and once when it was warm out anyways in bright sun with no wind. It is a bit short (I'm 5'7 and purchased a L), but it is cut with a woman's upper body figure in mind and is very comfortable and roomy otherwise. I would definitely buy again! The only thing I don't like about this vest is that it is a dirt magnet (white color fleece) and I have to wash it quite often, although it does seem to be holding up well to the washings.

The vest was extremely sturdy and thick, just what I wanted, but the torso was EXTREMELY short! I already have a short torso, as evidenced by most of my clothes falling much lower than I'd like. But this vest was too short, even for me. What good is a windwall when the wind can just come up from the bottom?

Liked it but it was a little stiff - not as soft and cozy as other vests I tried. I was specifically looking for a cream colored vest and ended up going with the Patagonia, but this was a close second. I may order it in green!

I purchased the Moonlight Ivory, size Medium. I love that it's windproof and it's also quite warm, even wearing a long-sleeved thermal shirt underneath indoors. I could wear a size Small, but it was too tight across the chest so the Medium is a little roomy. The sides cinch so I can get a more tailored look. I went to my local sports store and was looking at TNF Mossbud fleece vest and the Isis Sultana vest before I chose TNF Windwall (online prices here were cheaper than local stores, plus I had a 20% off coupon). The Mossbud was strictly a fleece vest and I didn't think it would provide enough warmth, but the fleece was so soft and the cut was very flattering to women's figures. The Sultana had a cool quilted pattern, but was short and I really didn't like that the top did not fold down (underneath my chin), even when unzipped. I like the option of zipping up past my chin, but not if I wear the vest casual. I think that the Windwall is plenty long enough for me. No worries about that. That's how I chose the Windwall. Warm, sturdy, side cinches, windproof, nice outdoorsy look. I'll have to write more later about the white color and see if I agree with 8/20/08 reviewer about the dirt.

Just love this vest! I called back and bought it in black too.

FROM ARGENTINA, THIS VEST WORKS REALLY GOOD...