What I dislike: the sewing on the button-up neck is pretty shoddy and not in an intentional bohemian way. Also, the cut through the waist is straight, so it doesn't give any sense of a women's curves. The arms are indeed tight around the bicep area - I can't wear a medium-weight long sleeve shirt underneath it.

Otherwise, I like the moss green color I ordered. At 5'11", 135 lbs., the arms are long enough. It's soft velour, which reminds me of childhood pj's.

If I hadn't found this shirt on a killer deal at steepandcheap.com, I probably would return it. As is, I'll keep it for layering at work.

The black shown in the picture looks a bit faded or treated, but the jacket is actually just a plain ol' deep black color with no variations in shading.Bummer - I like the picture a lot better, which helps show off the cuffs, ruching, and large collar. By showcasing the cut and materials, I thought this jacket would have more of a bomber jacket appeal, but in reality, it's just a hoody with a more interesting collar.Otherwise, it's a fine lightweight cotton jacket. I'm 5'8", 135 lbs, and wear a size 8 pant. I got the medium and it fits just right.Not worth full price, but for less than $30, it's not a bad layer for around town.

*UPDATE* - zipper broke at the bottom after the first use. Sent it back. Bleck.

The cut of this jacket is great - I'm 5'8", 135 lbs, wear a size 8 pant, and the large fit me wonderfully...

BUT...

The fabric of this jacket looks faded - and if you fold back the flap that covers the zipper, and lift up the pocket flaps, and at the fold crease along the arms and the seams along the torso, the fabric that is hidden from view or was creased is a deep rich purple, opposed to the slightly dusty looking purple of the rest of the jacket. It looks exactly like the jacket was left in the sun and faded. A lot. I thought this was a mistake, until I looked at the pictures on the website here and saw that what I thought had been a shadow was...the darker dye revealed. I can't decide if this is a deal breaker or not. It's a very strange fashion choice in my opinion - why "age" the fabric in that way? Also, the stand-up neck circumference is quite large. I wish it was a more fitted.Still deciding if I'm going to keep it, or return it...

(Also, the arms on the large are quite long, so the large will probably fit tall, willowy types best.)

I like this shirt, but I wish it was a bit longer in the torso. I'm 5'11" and this shirt *just* overlaps with my pants. No low-rise jeans for me in this shirt, unless I want to look like an extra from Black Snake Moan.

Also, the material is a tad scratchy. Nothing terrible, and its softening up with washing, but it's by no means luxurious feeling.

If you can get it on sale, and you are a bit shorter than myself, I bet you'll like it.

I love these slippers! The hole for the foot to slide into is fitted enough that my foot doesn't slip around inside of - or out of -these slippers. The demitasse brown has a nice paisley shiny pattern that isn't too cutesy or overdone and, unlike some of the other down shoes out there (why hello there, REI brand) the shape of these isn't like wearing a huge down-filled boat on your foot. Wear them with light socks and your feet will be oh-so-warm.

I usually wear a 7.5 or 8 sandal, an 8 or 8.5 sneaker, and up to a size 9.5 hiking boot. I bought these in a small and they fit great (with a little room to spare even).

These will be tossed in my backpack when I go camping next but until then, I will wear them happily around the house this winter.

I've had this jacket for a year now, and it's what I pack when I'm traveling and will need both a casual jacket and one that can work for a semi-dressy situation on a cold night. It's very versatile that way - it's not too puffy, the pockets are flush and very low-profile, and the cut is feminine. It's very warm considering its size. I'm 5'11"/135lbs and the medium fits me perfectly. It's not as snug and fitted as the backcountry luft 800, but it's well proportioned.
A few details I like: the two-way zipper is rad. It comes in handy sometimes for cooling off or reaching something in the interior pocket if I'm wearing a scarf. Also, the interior deep mesh open pockets are great for stashing plane tickets or what-have-you.
For the tall and thin, I don't think you can go wrong with this jacket.

This jacket is wonderfully cut if you're tall and slim(ish?) - I'm 5'11"/135lbs and the medium *just* fits - no sweaters under this jacket for me, which is fine since I wanted this as a slim medium warm layer under a shell.If you wear a C cup or larger, and have a "normal"-sized rib cage (I guess I'm saying if you're not petite), this cut may not work for you. I wear a mid-B cup, and if I was any larger, the medium wouldn't fit. (I did try on the large, and the arms are sooooo long you may just want to look elsewhere if the medium doesn't fit. I also have the Patagonia Upside of Down jacket, and it's a more generous feminine cut. It's a thicker down jacket as well, but not too puffy by any means.)For me, being the sasquatch that I am, the Luft's medium-sized arm length is perfectly long, and the back has ample coverage as well. The photos above depict the cut of the jacket pretty accurately. The carbon color, on my computer at least, looks a little green-grey, but it's really a very neutral light grey with a subtle golden thread interwoven with the grey.An inside pocket is nice to have, and the slightly gathered cuffs are softened by ribbed cotton on the palm side. As Martha would say, "It's a good thing." Ideally, I'd like a two-way zipper, but it's a minor complaint.(and shhhhh: I found this jacket on geartrade for a steal. You may want to check there too if you don't mind not being able to return it.)

I'm 5'11"/135lbs and bought a medium and it fits well. I wish the bra area didn't have a second layer of fabric because when I go running on a warm day, it's a little warm around the chest region (sports bra and then two layers of fabric = boob sweat!). The cut is pretty fun and not like every other tank you see. For those of you with long torsos, I found the medium to be long enough for me, for what that's worth. This is one of my go-to running tanks on cloudy days...

I love these pants, but I find that the cut varies pretty wildly from pair to pair. I bought a pair in a store and fell in love with them, and so ordered 2 more pair off of Backcountry, but will have to return one pair because the waist is gaping on me (and the other is slightly tight)! I'm 5'11"/135lbs, and usually wear an 8L, but wear a 6L in these. If you can find a pair that fits you, they are AWESOME. The cut is flattering for those of us who have hips and a butt - the slightly relaxed fit and bootcut combo are sweeet.
So, TNF, thank you for making pants for us tall ladies, but please have your factories in India turn out a more standardized product :)

I'm 5'11"/135lbs and wear a medium. This top is true to size EXCEPT if you're large chested. I'm not and, yet despite that, this top hugs my bodacious ta-tas. If you're larger than a 34b, I'd size up or look elsewhere.
The fabric is very light; it's like wearing nothing at all, so it's a great tee for a hot sunny day run.

This top doesn't fit as athletically as my other icebreaker shirts, but that's okay. (I would say it's not as fitted as in the picture either.) It's a more loose cut. I'm 5'11"/135lbs. and wear a medium usually. This top is true to size. I wish it was a bit longer, but if you're a bit shorter than myself, you should be pleased. Some folks have complained about the chest size; I'm on the smallish side (34b), and like I said, the top doesn't exactly hug my curves, but it's not boxy either. I didn't find it unusually large in the chest region. I wear it camping and hiking - wicks moisture well and doesn't smell easily. Dries very quickly too. Good top for active activities.

My favorite thing about the TKA 100 is the athletic feminine cut. I'm 5'11"/135lbs. and wear a medium. I couldn't ask for this top to fit any better! (Well, maybe the arms could be a bit longer so I could use the thumb-holes comfortably, but since I have rather long arms, if you're not almost 6ft., you should be fine.) The slightly puckered pockets hold things better than you'd think. I fly a lot for work, and I always bring this jacket as my chilly airplane layer. It's not a fancy jacket, there are no interior pockets, but for a basic layer around town, it's perfect. Also, I've washed it multiple times and it has yet to start fading or piling (I don't use the dryer - I line-dry all my fleeces, better safe than sorry, right?) The material is still soft and new looking. Great light layer!

I always choose this top to throw in my backpack for day trips and camping. It's also sleek enough to wear around town when the temp dips. The cut is nice - at first I was a bit dubious of the active-wing cut of the armpit area, but have grown to love it. I'm 5'11"/135lbs. and I bought the medium. This top is long enough for my torso, as are the arms. It fits well over a tee-shirt; I'm happy I bought the medium (that is my usual size in jackets, so I'd say it's true to size). The waffle-weave is nice and the material is perfectly warm for summer nights, in between-season chilly days, and as a layer under my down jacket when it's really cold. Also, the black dries very quickly in the sun (useful for long camping trips).

I agree with KatieSue, I think the Lite-Speed is a good fit, not too tight. I'm 5'11" and 135 lbs. I bought the medium, and am glad I did. It fits over a light fleece with no problem. If you want it to go over a puffy down, def. size up. The cut is great (like the athletic fit of Arc'Teryx), it's super-light, and is the perfect small size to toss in a day pack or take along backpacking in case the weather turns (it stuffs down to the size of a large orange.) I wore it in a downpour recently, and the arms got damp through to the skin pretty quickly, but the shoulders, which are double-layered, held out longer. When the rain tapered off, it dried just as quickly despite the high humidity (I was in the South). My only complaint is I wish the arms were a bit longer. The elastic sits right at my wrist, and I'd like another inch or two. But then again, I am tall, so if you're of a more "normal" height, it should work fine for you. Overall, I highly recommend this jacket!

If you like the athletic fit of Arc'teryx, you'll dig this jacket. I bought it because I like the color combo of lime and grey, and was totally surprised to find it fit me perfectly! I'm 5'11" and 135lbs., and jackets are never as long as I'd like - this one covers my butt in the back and doesn't let cold air in when I'm sitting.
This is a lightweight/mid-weight jacket, which is great for between-season or summer night use. My only request would be an interior pocket, but for the sale price I got it for, I'm very pleased.
As recommended by Backcountry, I did size up and am very happy I did. Usually I wear a medium in jackets, but went with a large this time. The arms are perfectly long enough (hits me at the main joint of my thumb), and the shoulders perfectly broad. I wear a size 6 or 8 pants, and the waist of this jacket was just right as well - not baggy, not tight. If you're short-torso-ed, the large may be too long for you, so consider yourself warned.
The fleece is soft and attractive to the eye. The green is nowhere near as vivid as the picture suggests - it's more of a spring-green. The pale lime green is flecked with grey, and I was happy it wasn't as "electric" as the picture seems to suggest. My boyfriend loves the look of this jacket on me, and I'm very pleased with this brand. Montane, I heart you.

I wanted a stowable between-season jacket that wouldn't break the bank, that I wouldn't mind getting dirty or beating up on the trail, and I would recommend the Aria if you can find it on substantial sale. The down is quite thin, which is fine for my purpose, and the stitching goes all the way through (it is not off-set stitching) so all the stitched lines are very thin (hold them up to the light and it passes right through) and I'm sure this will result in cold spots. I wish it had off-set stitching, but for the sale price I scored it for, I'm not complaining...too much :) If it had off-set stitching, I'd give this jacket 5 stars. As a layering piece around and above 30 degrees, I'm thinking it should be fine for summer/fall camping. I'm 5'11" and the medium fits me pretty well - it's sized a bit generously to allow for layering underneath, but it is not too baggy. The arms are long enough for me, and the elastic wrists are perfect (I have small wrists, so if you have very large wrists, be careful). I often wish jackets were a bit longer (I have a long torso), and this jacket is no different. If you're of average height though, you'll probably be quite happy.The construction is of good quality all around - the interior pockets are well made with the detail of allowing for headphone pass-through, the main zipper is sturdy, and the stitching is uniform. Do be warned that with the light-colored jackets that have a dark interior color (mine is ice-blue with dark-blue), you will probably see the white down feathers through the thin fabric. It makes the jacket slightly mottled in appearance up close. If you care about that sort of thing, go with a darker color to hide the down. The hood is great - cinches nicely around the face and is sized well. I think the light weight and included small stuff sack will make the jacket perfect for backpacking and also for throwing in a day pack as an emergency layer if the weather turns.
(ps - If you don't need or want a hood, try out the North Face Thunder Jacket or the Backcountry 800 luft. I haven't tried on either of them, but they seemed similar in weight and cut.)

I bought 2 of these shirts on SAC, and have fallen in love. They keep you warm, fit exquisitely, and fight off smell, even after a hard day. They're soft, and I really appreciate active clothing that fits me like a woman instead of a guy's size small. Also, the length is perfect in back, especially for my long torso.

For your own sizing needs, I'm 5'11", mid-size B cup, 135 lbs. and I usually wear a medium, and a medium Icebreaker fit perfectly.

This vest feels like what you imagine recycled plastic bottles made into clothing would feel like: not that soft or pliable. The black color is a bit chalky, and the fit isn't as nice as portrayed in the picture. Is it that hard to make a vest that fits both in the arm holes and the chest? I'm a medium B cup, and usually wear a small vest, but this one, like many vests I've tried on, was more of a guy's cut. I returned it and will continue looking for a vest that has a more hourglass, flattering cut.
If you simply need a warm core layer, this is a good economical choice.

I just got this jacket and love it in all ways except one: as a tall person (5'11"), I find that the hood pulls a bit, as though it isn't tall enough from the shoulders to the crown. Granted, I have a very long neck, so for most people it should fit fine. But for those of you tall ladies out there - WOOT! WOOT! and/or those with long necks, the hood may tug a bit on the top of your head. Bummer.

Otherwise, I adore the cut of this jacket. Roomy (for layering underneath) without being unflattering, simple detailing that makes it stand out (the black has a deep red zipper, which I love), and the waterproof quality seems quite good. I haven't been outside in a downpour yet, but it has withstood a gentle rain for an hour with no problem.

Also, the arms are wonderfully long, which I love in a rain jacket. However, if you're wee in stature, the arms may be TOO long (practically covering your whole hand - on my long arms, the cuff hits at the knuckle), so check the measurements before buying.

I'm 5'11", 130 lbs., mid B-size cup. I found the small size to fit me best (I usually wear a medium in tees and long sleeves, and a small or medium in sweaters). This vest isn't fitted - like the pictures show, it's cut pretty straight to the hip. The material is satiny, so it slides easily under other layers and looks pretty snazzy. I bought this TNF boxier cut vest so it would fit well over fleece layers for very cold conditions. The down and amount of it in the vest is plenty for cold-weather layering.
For urban excursions, I'll probably buy a more fitted (hourglass cut) vest.

First my stats so you can compare for your own needs: I'm 5'11", 130 lbs, and I wear a mid-B-size cup.
I always wear a small vest in all the various outdoor gear brands I've tried on (Patagonia, TNF, other Mountain Hardware items, etc.), because a medium gapes in the armholes and around the waist. This vest fit me everywhere but in the chest, where it smushed my boobs even when layered with only a thin shirt, which is too bad because the hourglass cut is nice, and the slightly puckered armholes were nicely fitted.
I also wasn't crazy about the wavy stitch pattern - it seemed just a bit "off kilter" in my opinion since I prefer more graphic, symmetrical lines. To each their own though.
Also, the brown fleece collar and shoulder lining was very nice and soft. If it had fit well, this would of been a great cold-weather layering piece. Alas, poor me!

I love Keen. The wide toe bed, the fun styling, the functionality balanced with good design and color options...I'm a big fan.
These boots are wonderful - like many slip-on boots, they slide in the heel, but I don't mind that when I'm shlepping around and I wear them with thick winter socks to keep the slipping to a minimum (and I did try a size smaller, but my toes jammed into the front of the boot). I wouldn't wear these winter hiking though because of the slip-on roomy fit, however they're great cold weather townie shoes.
Due to the Keen (get it? KEEN?! HAHAHAHA...sigh) attention to stitching and colors (hey, active women's clothing and shoe designers - there are some really great combinations of colors out there, follow Keen's lead, please), I get a lot of compliments on these boots from both men and women.

These boots run larger than my other Keen shoes. I put in a liner and wear heavy winter socks so they fit fine now. They're great for wide feet and/or someone who has a wide ball of the foot, like me. I wore these snowshoeing around the Teton Pass this past winter and they were great; they kept my foot very warm and dry.

I love the cut of this shirt! It's was true to size and is long enough, even for my stretched torso, well-fitted through the shoulders and has ample arm length. Cute flower detail on the back shoulder yoke. I can both wear this both to work (I'm a camera operator) and to a casual dinner.

As someone who is constantly frustrated by the boxy modified-men's cut of most work/play clothing (I'm looking at you, Ex Officio!), I highly recommend TNF Falls Creek shirt.

(I'm 5'11", mid B to small C cup, and 130 lbs. I usually wear a medium shirt.)

I'm tall and thin (5'11", 130 lbs., mid-B cup, and I usually wear a medium) and this shirt swam on me - the shoulders were cut right, but the fit was very boxy (like a guy's shirt) and much too short. I wear shirts like this at work (I'm a camera operator), and if I can't lift my arms over my head without exposing my stomach, it's a no-go.

I imagine this shirt would fit a larger-chested or more pear- or apple- shaped woman much better. (I'd recommend TNF Falls Creek woven shirt for willowy hourglass-types.)

Great fabric though - it was soft and the dark thistle color had a shimmery quality. I wish Ex Officio made more fitted shirts because I like the technical specs of their clothes.

I wear these canoeing, camping, hiking and at work as a camera operator. They are so incredibly comfortable - and aren't as clunky/heavy as Tivas - that I have them in two colors so I can switch them out. I have the navy blue and black. The navy blue is not quite as purple-y as the picture listed above, in my opinion.

I usually wear a smaller sandal size than my close-toed shoes, so I found these accurate to size. Although you should size up if you're not sure - you do not want your toes bumping the Keen-classic rubber toe bed.

Cannot recommend these shoes highly enough. When I go canoe-camping, I bring these and a pair of hiking boots and that's it. They have great grip and support, even on steep mountain hikes in Idaho.

These are not great for tromping through litter or trails with lots of sand/stones. They will get in, rattle around underfoot, and be painful. Also, if you wear them a lot, they get stinky. I toss mine in the washer occasionally.

The only downside? The funky tan stripes you get from wearing them every day in summer :)