Exactly what I need!

By swoon2183650 Ranked #63 - Women's Down Jackets March 18, 2009

This jacket fits a bit big - it is a "regular fit". I originally ordered my normal size small and found the shoulder wide and sleeve length long. I downsized to an Xsmall and it fits snug, not tight, around the waist and the rest fits just right, so this is a keeper.

It performed as promised, windproof, light and warm. Looks-wise: I compared it with the North Face Thunder down and much preferred this. Although, the shoulder is wider and sleeves longer than the North Face, I found that the overall look is more tailored, less puffy and "classier" - no large logos in front and back (only a small discreet tag on the hem) and fabric not shiny.
I highly recommend this, especially the "marishino" red, it is a nice and cheerful red and no dark feathers showing through. So far (worn a couple of times), no feather poking through ... yet.
Here's the Xsmall jacket measurements (measured laying flat from the back) -
Shoulder 15"; Sleeves 24"; Waist 16.5"; Under arm 19"; Neck to hem at back 23" (front slightly shorter)
The Patagonia Xsmall fits almost equivalent to the North Face Thunder Small.

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