The North Face Aconcagua Down Jacket - Women's

I love, love, love this jacket. I got it in white and was a bit worried about the "dirty" factor. But it's easy to clean and it looks great on and off the slopes. I originally got a large, but I have pretty broad shoulders so I had to exchange it for an XL.

I scoured the reviews on here to see if anyone was my shape and size, and bought the black in a size small based off other's reviews. I've bought other North Face products in size small, so I figured it was a pretty safe bet. This guess further validated why I don't place bets.

I'm 5'3", around 125 pounds, and a fairly classic hourglass (if not oversized) figure with 32DD chest, 27" waist, and about 35" hips. My experience with the fit? Kind of puffy on in the shoulder/upper arm area, plenty of room in the bust (much to my surprise) and belly, a good mid-booty length, and a slight poof in the middle/upper back if viewed from the side. All around, there was just a little TOO much room in it for me.

And the other details? Love the fabric - it is shiny but not as blindingly high-gloss as I'd almost dreaded to find based on other reviews. Definitely cozy-warm... and I live in Milwaukee.

I'm going to exchange it for an extra small and give that a go. Might try the blue since I see that color is available...

I'll be sure to write a follow-up review for us shorties =)!

I wear this all winter long!! It is the perfect amount of warmth for the Pacific NW and it makes me feel good. I've had mine for three years now and it is still holding up great despite my attempts to beat it up.

I originally bought this jacket in a small. It was too big in the shoulder/upper arm area, and a bit puffy in the upper back. I ordered another in a xs and it fit perfect. I only wish the jacket overall was a little bit longer. Still the best jacket I have ever owned, it's stylish, not bulky, very slimming and toasty warm. I am 5'1 and weigh 111 pounds. Bust size 34D. The size chart says an xs fits up to a 32 but this xs jacket fit me just fine. Thanks Backcountry. I will order this jacket in another color next year!

the length is great , the color fabulous,but alas, if your bust is larger than 34b forget it,you'll fell like a stuffed sausage.

I bought an Aconcagua but never wore it because it's just too warm and the fabric has a shine that is overwhelming. That said, I wear the vest version constantly. The quality is awesome and I think this looks much better than the Nuptse, so I think it's a good buy if you live somewhere extremely cold or will be in the mountains a lot, as opposed to around town.

It is snowing here in my part of Texas today (very rare), so I put on my new NF jacket (over a very thin shirt) and took my puppy outside to see his first snow. I was so toasty warm, it was amazing. Unlike my other (not-as-nice) down jacket, I cannot feel the wind or cold air getting through this jacket at all. As far as fitting goes, I am 5'6.5", 120 lbs, small chested (32 A), and I bought a small. It fits a little larger in the torso than I would like, but the sleeves are JUST right, so I fear an XS would be too short in the sleeves. However, the extra room in the torso is good if I ever want to wear a sweater or anything beneath it, or for women with larger chests. Also, the black is an incredibly beautiful shiny black that I just love - it matches my (black lab) puppy's extremely shiny black coat!

I got this coat 3 weeks ago and I LOVE it!
Super warm, comfy and just all around a great jacket. While reading the reviews here I noticed someone saying it didn't fit them do to bust size... I'm 5'4" and a 34DD, the medium has more than enough room for me to fit into WITH a bulky sweater underneath :) All around this is another amazing North Face product!

This jacket fits true to size and the outside fabric is thick satin-like. I have the purple color, the fabric is stiff and shiny. The jacket is heavier than I expected and not sure it is suitable for travelling ... and those logos on the front and back, including the writings on the sleeves is a bit too much. The jacket, when on, reminds me of the inside liner of a coat. There are tabs on the sleeves as attachments to a shell, so it appears, this is a liner with its shiny, satin fabric and diamond quilted patterns;also, shorter sleeves and body. No, I would not wear this as a jacket!

This jacket fits true to size and the outside fabric is thick satin-like. I have the purple color, the fabric is stiff and shiny. The jacket is heavier than I expected and not sure it is suitable for travelling ... and those logos on the front and back, including the writings on the sleeves is a bit too much. The jacket, when on, reminds me of the inside liner of a coat. There are tabs on the sleeves as attachments to a shell, so it appears, this is a liner with its shiny, satin fabric and diamond quilted patterns;also, shorter sleeves and body. No, I would not wear this as a jacket!

Received my jacket in record time. The fit is perfect, I usually wear small, extra small, and the X-small jacket is true to size. Service is excellent- had a problem with the price, and it was taken care of quickly, and to my satisfaction. I am ordering another jacket this week.

I live in Syracuse, NY which (according to wikipedia) gets more snow than any other U.S. city. I ended up returning my coat because I would probably end up buying another once January hit. The sleaves were too short, something I read in other reviews. Also, the sleaves do not have cuffs so cold air is more likely to sneak in. The outer fabric seems really durable and the plum color is hip. As far as a packable coat, it is light but there are a lot of stiff seams that make it tougher to smash down. The staff helped me decide between two other coats: Marmot sweater (which is not a sweater) and a Columbia jacket, both of which are 800 fill. I got the Columbia jacket because it came in the dark cherry color and am so far happy with it except the feathers do come out the seams.

This jacket is super warm for the weight. My only complaint is that it is pretty shiny.

Looking at the picture, and not being very familiar with NorthFace but my kids like it, I thought it would be alot thicker than it is, the coat is paper thin, I have no idea if it will be warm enough for a chicago winter, I don't know how this could be called a down jacket. Not sure if I should return it or just wait until christmas and let them try it, I ordered three and am very concerned. I was so excited when I ordered them thinking they are going to love these. Got the box and thought they must be shipping them separate but to my surprise all three were in there, if anybody can help me out and raise my confidence because I was so excited about these coats just to be very disappointed......

I originally bought this jacket in a small. It was too big in the shoulder/upper arm area. I ordered another in a xs and it fit perfect. I only wish the jacket overall was a little bit longer. Still the best jacket I have ever owned, it's stylish, not bulky, very slimming and toasty warm. I am 5'1 and weigh 111 pounds. Bust size 34D. The size chart says an xs fits up to a 32 but this xs jacket fit me just fine. Thanks Backcountry. I will order this jacket in another color next year!

I measured myself to make sure that it would fit. I thought this would be a little more form fitting. However, I received it and it's a little big. I decided to keep it anyway because (1) it's warm and I can put one of my big sweaters/sweatshirts on under it, and (b) the sleeves hit just right and if I go one size down, I suspect that the trade-off would be shorter sleeves which means cold arms. Overall, I am happy with it, just wish it was more form fitting (which is what would have earned it the fifth star). Oh, and Backcountry's service was fabulous on this order. I received it extremely quickly despite choosing the free shipping option which is UPS Basic. This means it's shipped via UPS to a post office near you. Then the USPS carrier delivers the package to your house.

I have a long torso and this jacket ended up being too short for me. I ended up returning it Other then that, I really liked the jacket. It fit great and look fantastic. Seemed to be really warm, and felt really light at the same time.

I love this jacket. It's fitted but not too tight. It is the perfect weight for all but the coldest days. It is lightweight and very comfortable. I got the black because that's what I always get and it's perfect! The fabric is a little bit shiny but it's just the right amount. You will love it!

this coat does keep you very warm without the bulk, even with just a thin 3/4 sleeve shirt i was cozy. i purchased this in brown and love it, the satin gives it a classy look. best of all, got it on sale and paid a lot less had i bought it from a store.

This is a great jacket. I love the purple color. I've gotten tons of compliments. As for size, I first ordered a small. The sleeves were way too short and the body was a bit short too. I am almost 5'6" and 128 lbs. The medium fits much better. I would have given this 5 stars if the body was a little longer (even in the medium). The weight of the jacket is nice. I would say I'm comfortable at temps down to about 25 or even down to the high teens if I won't be out long. The body of the jacket could be a little more fitted but this way it lets me put a thicker sweater on underneath. All is all it is great jacket!!!!

Love this jacket. Originally got a large and it fit good, but as the weather got colder and I was wearing thicker layers the large was a bit small in the arms and across the shoulders. Returned for an x-large and it fits perfect with bulkier layers. Highly recommend this jacket. Not too puffy, warm and stylish. I got the white and love it, many compliments.

Sylish and warm. I live in minnesota and it is negative 10 and it is keeping me warm. But can go from outdoor to indoor with out getting hot or cold and it is not bulky. But buy your size i bought one bigger for heavier clothes for winter months and sent it back for a smaller

love this jacket. it is -10 degrees in Minnesota and it is keeping me warm. also it is very stylish and not bulky. so I can go from shopping to outdoor and not be too cold or hot.buy your size i originally bought a size bigger for sweatshirts and sweaters underneath but had to exchange for smaller size

Got this coat a couple of weeks ago. LOVE IT! So comfy and soft. Constantly getting compliments. Ordered a size up after reading reviews. Might have been able to stay true to size. Love that the coat is not too poofy or boxy. Colors are great! Quick ship from backcountry. I'll be back!

Got this coat a couple of weeks ago and LOVE IT!
So soft and comfy. I ordered an extra large after reading reviews. I'm a bit busty. Think I would have been ok with the large. I Like that its not bulky or boxy. I get compliments everytime I wear
it. Love the colors. Backcountry super fast ship.

Lightweight and warm. In other North Face product I usually take a large, this is a tad big but that allows you to wear a sweater or sweat shirt underneath. If I could make one change, I would make it a tad longer. I'm 5'9" and it comes right to the midst of my dupa (which gets cold in the Chicago winters. My first NF in brown and I've gotten a lot of comments on it. Buy the Dakine brown gloves to go with this jacket - very close color match.

I just got back from traveling in Europe for three weeks. It snowed in both France and England. My husband and I never rented a car so most of our sightseeing was walking or taking trains, subways or planes. I was never cold and my coat was perfect for carrying or packing. It is lightweight but warm. I was worried I would be uncomfortable during the winter time but the coat was the perfect item I needed to make my trip a success. Thank you

Bought this jacket for my girl and she loves it! Very warm and no bulk.

Bought this jacket in a small and the length and overall fit is great. Warm without being bulky.

Bought this for the wife as an early Christmas present. She absolutely loves it. She is six months pregnant and usually wears stuff in size small so we got a large. We both commmented that even though it is a large, it doesn't look too roomy, so much so that after the baby comes she should still be able to wear it.

I bought this jacket for me and my daughter. We both love it. It isn't too bulky and it is perfect for Texas winters. I'm not sure it would be warm enough for very cold climates but it is exactly what I needed. Very pleased.

My girlfriend loves this jacket and it looks great on her. She's had it for a few months now and it works great as a liner for her TNF ski shell. It's also good for around town. She's never complained about it not being warm enough.

The Jacket is super light but still packs the ability of warmth, great buy and with a lifetime warranty from the North Face you can't beat it.

This jacket is so light, I can't believe it is so warm. I can't wait to order another one!

This jacket is both warm and cute and the same time. Perfect for mild winter days and chilly Fall nights. The maroonish/purple color is just right for keeping your look girly.

Everyone asks where I got this coat; I practically get a compliment every time I wear it! I got the purple and it's gorgeous; great for everyday casual wear. Not quite as warm as I expected, especially with this terrible winter we've had so far, but I just throw on a scarf & gloves & I'm fine. I'm 5'8" 150 lbs and the LG fits great with plenty of room even for bulky sweaters..I also have very long arms and the sleeves are perfect. Love it!!

I ordered this coat in black for my daughter. It is a slim fit, great construction, and excellent materials. She has commented that it is very comfortable, and she gets alot of comments on it. She wears it mostly for out around town duties. Sophisticated yet warm. A recommended buy for the price.

Bought this for my fiancee and she loves it. I was a little disappointed to find such a small amount of down in it. It doesn't seem like it is that warm, but the lady hasn't complained about being cold. We'll see...

It doesn't matter if it is 50 or -5 you WILL be warm and cozy inside this coat!
I was weary of buying before trying it on, but you know what, it looks adorable! It is a great ladies jacket. You get to keep your figure! How often can you say that happens with coats these days!? Buy it. You won't regret it. AND you won't find a better price.

Fits great as others say, not too bulky. Price was the best I found and it came quickly. I love it!

They were right about the wicked fast shipment. Mine has been good, however I noticed that there is a thread unraveling on the stitching. They said they would take it back-no problems but I love it otherwise. Besides they do not have my size and color anymore. Might see if a tailor can do something. Otherwise, good coat.

I got it for my gf. She had the NF Aconcagua vest XS in black, so i knew the size. She usually wears Small but XS fits her well. She really likes the color (purple) and shiny finish. Also likes the fact that it's not as bulky as other down jackets. She gets lots of compliments.

Warm enough for me in Ohio winter and the color is gorgeous. I got lots of compliments on it.

I bought it in brown and have received tons of compliments. It's not as warm as my Lands' End down, but it isn't as puffy either. Great for days when the temp is above zero.

Beautiful jacket! Very warm. It's nice and thin but very warm. This was for my teenage daughter and she loves it. She needed something warm but still thin enough to fit in her school locker and this works.

Wasn't sure what to get my wife but received lots of good advice from the online chat and went with this one. She loves it. It's light and very warm

I wanted something warmer. I like this because it is thin and light, but I had to exchange it for something else just because this wasn't the style I was looking for.

I bought the black jacket and have absolutely no complaints! I have the NF Greenland winter coat which I love for the cold Chicago winters. The Aconcagua jacket is exactly what I need for in-between temps. I can throw on a hoodie or a small fleece over a shirt and this jacket and head out for the day prepared. Its not uncommon to have 55 degree temps in the a.m. followed by a huge drop in temp and increase in wind - maybe 30 degrees. This jacket is warm enough for me and I tend to be cold, so for anyone with normal body temps this jacket is a great investment. I use a (wet)washcloth to wipe clean - couldn't be easier! This jacket also repels animal fur/hair, unlike a fleece, so I don't have to 'roll' the hair off.

This is the best light weight, warm down jacket I have owned to date. Fits a bit snug in the hips and waist so you may need to order a size bigger than you normally wear. Great material! Fantastic colors. Highly recommend this as a layer to your skiing gear.

I have worn my new jacket for the last 2 weeks and I absolutely love it! It isn't too bulky and fit just as I expected to. I ordered a small. It is very warm but not too bulky. Also, I like that it isn't too short with my low rise jeans so my lower back stays warm. I ordered the plume blue color to try something different and it's beautiful!

Great for wearing around town when it's anything less than 50 degrees. I'm 5'9", I got the large and it fits great.

Love it it is warm and pretty

It was love at first sight! Almost a silk feel rather than nylon on the shell with a nice soft fuzzy collar. I am always cold (Michigan) and the first day I wore this jacket, I felt warm in it for a change!

I'm really enjoying my jacket. I live in South Carolina, where it's not too terribly cold in the winter, although I was getting cold in my TNF Denali and this jacket has been a great step up. When I first got the jacket, I thought it would be too thin, but it's actually worked great for me. I wore the jacket in the Midwest during the holidays, and I thought it did a pretty good job of keeping me warm then as well, except when the windchill was at -30, but I don't know what kind of coat could keep you warm at those temperatures. I normally run very cold, but my Aconcagua jacket has done a good job of keeping me warm--now it's just my legs that are cold, which is a welcome change. The outer shell has also done a great job of repelling the hair of my Shetland Sheepdog, which is a huge plus.

I got an XS. The torso was almost too big and the arms were too short. It was so cozy that I really wanted to keep it but the wrist elastic riding up my forearms wasn't something I could get accustomed to. I had friends review how it looked and they agreed that it appeared ill-fitting. Bummer.

I bought this jacket for my 13-year-old and it past the test. She loves it! Alot of the kids her age go through winter with just a fleece but I wanted a little more warmth. It's perfect.

I bought this for my 18 year old daughter and she loves it. Amazing fit and feel. Very well made.

This is a great-looking down jacket, but thinner than I expected. I was looking for a very warm down jacket for January days in New England. I also didn't like the prominent, gray North Face logo on the front as well as the back of the jacket.

This is the perfect jacket to travel with. It is soooo soft and absolutely beautiful! It keeps you warm because the down inside yet isn't too bulky! I love it!

Impressed from the very beginning. I borrowed it from a friend and I found the weight of the coat very light. Don't let this fool you. The coat keeps you extremely warm and on cold days I wear it around my house. It's soft and very well made and it is the coat I wear everywhere. Definitely worth it.

i just got this jacket today, and i already am in love with it. it was the perfect size, but the torso is a little short...but other than that, it is a wonderful jacket!

Great fit, not too puffy. I am 5'9" & a size 10 to 12. The large fit me perfectly.

I love that this jacket is thin, not too bulky, but actually really warm!!! I live in northern Indiana and it can get pretty cold here, but this thing keeps me toasty. However, my one complaint would be that I wish it was a little more fitted. I ordered my typical size, a large, but I do feel that it is a bigger large. Like everyone else says, good if you want to wear a sweatshirt or something bigger under it. I think that a size medium would be too small though, so I'll stick with it. It is shiny, so if you don't like that style I would choose something else. I got the brown and I have gotten compliments on the color.

I love this jacket. Its my favorite jacket to wear now.

awesome dude(s); she really loved it...all the way..perfect fit and everything!

My husband purchased a jacket for himself when he was in college. We've been married for 20 years; and, the jacket is 25 years old. It looks almost brand new. It's not worn; except, it needs a new zipper. I've been wearing it for many years; and, our 12-year-old daughter is now wearing it. We love it! We love The North Face!