Gear Review
The North Face Aconcagua Down Jacket - Women's
For being 5'3" and slim but curvy...
By Devrey Riemer
Ranked #1551 - Women's Down Jackets
January 7, 2009
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 =)!
View Details: The North Face Aconcagua Down Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- satin nylon (50D), DWR coating
- Insulation:
- 550-fill goose down
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Hood:
- no
- Fit:
- contoured silhouette
- Center Back Length:
- 25 in
- Length:
- hip
- Pockets:
- 2 hand
- Weight:
- 1.57 lb
- Recommended Use:
- layering, winter activities, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: January 12, 2010 By: Molly
I would recommend sticking with the small. I have similar measurements as you - 5'3" about 120lbs and a 32D. I have the XS in Asphalt and it is a little too tight in the chest and it is short on the length and the sleeves. When I tried it on, the first thing my husband said was, "Is that too small?" I am thinking about getting the small but am worried about the poof in the back. I have a small waist and like my clothes to show the feminine hourglass shape. Now, I am concerned it will be too poofy based on your comments.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes