I've had the coat for a month or so now and I can't praise it highly enough. I went to Europe with it, drove around the US with it, and have had no problems whatsoever. It fits like a dream. It's super warm, even in dreadful, cold weather. It's lightweight and easy to carry around. Yes, tiny little down feather-matter comes out sometimes around the seams, but it does on any down coat. I've not had any issues with the velcro -- in fact, I like it. It keeps me even warmer since no wind can blow through the zipper. For the first time in years, I haven't minded the bone-chill of winter!

This jacket seems warm and has a nice, clean look, but it is not cut for athletic builds. I am 5'9" and 135 pounds. Normally I wear a medium (6 or 8) in every other brand. Because the reviews said this jacket runs small, I ordered a large. The large was enormous everywhere except the shoulders, which fit fairly well, so I exchanged it for the medium. The medium was tight in the shoulders and the sleeves were not quite long enough, while the jacket was still too large in the waist and hips.

If you've got a more athletic build, I suggest Mountain Hardwear. I bought their Downtown coat (which is about the same length as the Arctic) and the medium fits perfectly.

This coat is slim, gorgeous on, and warm. What else do you need? Plus the medium is a genuine medium. The fit is much more standard and well suited to athletic builds. I returned the North Face Arctic for this coat and I couldn't be more pleased.

These are cute jeans, but they fit really strangely. I ordered a 29 because that's what I normally wear in men's and women's jeans. These are not a normal 29. They're so huge I can pull them over my hips when they're buttoned! They're also really, really long. I am 5'9" and usually wear a 34" inseam. These are at least two inches longer than that. Needless to say, I have to send them back. It's a shame because they're soft and have cute detailing. Oh well!