Love it!

By Tobers Ranked #158 - Women's Fleece Jackets March 13, 2009

I very rarely wear fleece jackets simply because they let the wind blow right through. I had been looking for some time for a lightweight jacket that could fit the bill for temps in the 40s to 50s, something my fleece jackets seemed to do OK with when it wasn't windy. I bought this jacket and it hasn't disappointed. It's too warm to wear hiking and has worked great as for around town and walking into and from work. Depending on the layers underneath, I can wear as low at 30 if I am walking and with a light long sleeve am comfortable in the 50s with the pockets open. It blocks the wind amazingly well and the nice plush lining adds nice insulation compared to other windproof fleece jackets that only have a thin polyester layer. My only complaint would be the size of the pockets, which are great for ventilating when open, but when I stick my hands in during cold temps I can feel a chill. I just wear heavier clothes and keep them zipped up. My boyfriend calls me his "monster" when I wear it. I think it looks a lot dressier than the Monkey Woman jackets, which just remind me of the muppets and don't block any wind. I bought the brown color and love it.

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