Patagonia Hi-Loft Down Sweater - Women's

Great fitting outer layer, but beware of the lighter colors (I bought the Sky Blue version for my wife) as you can see the down through the outer shell. Might be an issue for some.

i am in love with this coat....just got it today and i want to sleep in it....very comfortable...i got the sky blue color and it's beautiful...i was annoyed with other coats i tried being "shiny" and this isn't shiny at all...i originally wanted to purchase the patagonia down sweater, but decided, based on reviews, to get the hi loft down sweater instead because it was longer in length..plus, the specs say it's warmer....gotta love that....i am 130 lbs, 5'9", 34 B bra size, usually wear 4/6 in tops and pants and the small is perfect! fits well, very flattering...i can even wear my fleece underneath should it be super cold, but i really think this is going to keep me so warm i won't need the extra layer....i plan to wear my windbreaker over top if it's wet and cold....now, it just needs to get COLD here in PA so i can put it to the test!!! it's been 40 degrees all winter (strange) so haven't needed a winter coat....anyway, this is a great deal and a fabulous coat...BUY IT!

I absolutely love this jacket!!! It super light and very warm! I'm tall so it's hard to find a women's jacket that is long enough in the torso and sleeves. I'm 5'11" and 150 lbs and the large is perfect! There is enough room to wear a layer of expedition weight capilene and fleece jacket underneath. The fit is also great-It has more of the feminine fit and not boxy like most down jackets. Cord at bottom is great for keeping the wind out. I would highly recommend this jacket!

I got the hi loft down sweater to replace an old version of patagonia's down jacket. I couldn't be happier with it!!

I tried on the regular down sweater before and wasn't pleased with the fit- rather boxy and wide. I also had a hard time imagining that it would keep me warm enough, considering how thin it was. I get cold very easily.

I decided to go out on a limb and order the hi loft down sweater instead, even though I didn't get to try it on (no stores carried it yet). I am so pleased with my purchase. The fit is excellent; it is longer, especially in the back, and fits slimmer in the waist. I am 5'10, 155 lbs, and the Large is great. Plenty long in the sleeves. Its not a whole lot bulkier or heavier than the regular down sweater either.

I wear it mostly by itself around town, and I can layer underneath it easily. On really cold days when snowboarding, I wear it under my shell. Its a little puffy, but i don't feel at all like the kid from the Christmas Story, which i was concerned about. In fact, yesterday was really cold and windy on the slopes, I wore a capeline long sleeve, R1 Pullover, Hi loft down sweater, and my Arcteryx shelll, and I didn't feel resticted at all.

All in all, I think that this is the best down jacket on the market! The only improvement that could be made would be to offer it with a hood.

Love the jacket - everything is as expected! It is light, warm, and comfy. One issue that I had was the color. The photo on the site doesn't convey the actual color, which is much brighter in reality than on the photo. But I got used to the color relatively fast :)