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Too Lightweight
Columbia Komotion Fleece Vest - Women's
May 2, 2008
This is a very slim-fitting long vest: flattering. Nice stretch panels on side. However, I returned it because it was too lightweight to be of much use. It didn't provide much warmth when I needed it and wasn't needed when it was warmer out. It's more a style piece than anything else, so not particularly useful.
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Sleepwalk Perfect
Patagonia R4 Jacket - Women's
April 17, 2008
A typical Patagonia quality product. Very plush, soft fleece--so warm that I feel sorry for all the shivering people in bulky jackets. It feels like I'm still under my covers and that I'm sleepwalking. Another reviewer had commented about the big arms, but I think they are just big enough. I'm very slim, so the arms are roomy, but that allows me freedom of movement. If I were after fashion (though the style factor is definitely there), I'd cry but I want to get out and move in my fleece, so I am cheering. This one allows me to do so without constriction to my shoulders and arms. The torso is fitted enough to keep wind from creeping up on hikes. Feels like this baby will last longer than the Energizer Bunny. Love it.
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Cozy, not Suffocating
Patagonia R2 Vest - Women's
April 14, 2008
This is my most worn vest since it keeps me toasty on chilly days and gives me an extra layer without much bulk on frigid ones. Fits to size. Not tight, just right. Pockets placed where I need them. What I like most is that, unlike my down vest, I can cool down in it, too. Love it, love it, love it.
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Sweet and Itchy
Water Girl Bandu Pullover Sweater - Women's
April 7, 2008
My closet is mostly Patagonia and Water Girl because I love the quality, eco-friendliness, and fit. The quality of this sweater is no exception--looks like it would have a long life. ALso, the mushroom color is sweet, cozy. However, the fit is odd: slim in arms and somewhat shapeless in the torso. I still would have kept it, though, if it weren't so itchy! This is the first Water Girl sweater I've returned.
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Zipless Zipper
Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Women's
March 26, 2008
Soft, cozy fleece for sure--typical great Patagonia quality. But I spent the first twenty minutes after I got it trying to zip it! This was my only experience with a flawed Patagonia design. It's an understatement to say that the zipper sticks. Too bad. I would've loved to have kept it otherwise.
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Flimsy
Horny Toad Tess Sweater - Women's
March 20, 2008
Great colors and nice details (e.g., rolled sleeves), but I returned it: it was itchier than Icebreakers and feels flimsier. It didn't feel as though it would wear well.
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Fake Hoody!
Lolė Eco Hoody - Women's
March 12, 2008
Very soft, great slim fit, cool decorative stitching but the seams around the sleeves were already a little loose when I received it. I could've fixed that, but I returned this because it's got a fake, decorative hood attached to the back so it doesn't really reach all the way up without a weird stretch. The hood looks big, but since it needs to be pulled up from where it's sewn, it's a tiny fit.
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Great Shorts!
Patagonia Go II Shorts - Women's
March 11, 2008
These are fantastic shorts: super comfy and durable. Unlike the other reviewer, I think this runs true to size. I wear a 2 and ordered an XS, and it's a perfect fit. Unlike other longer length shorts, they're not baggy or frumpy. Nice cut.
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Steal of a Deal
Patagonia Duality Jacket - Women's
February 29, 2008
I got this jacket at this amazing price for my teen daughter, and she loves it. She raves about how warm and super soft it is. She liked it so much that I got one for myself, but had to return it since my torso is much shorter than hers--this cute jacket is not so cute on short-waisted people.
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Kid Friendly
Patagonia Endangered Friends II Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Kids'
February 1, 2008
My kids love these Patagonia tees. Funky, not cutesy, and very soft cotton. I love the quality and the environmentally friendly elements.
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Great Jacket
Patagonia Micro Puff Hooded Jacket - Women's
January 11, 2008
I agree with all the praise. I'd gotten this on sale because it was Patagonia and because it was a great price. I was very pleasantly surprised at how warm and light it is. Shaped enough so you don't look like a marshmallow but as warm, if not more so, than much bigger puffers. Love this company, love this coat. Worth every dollar.
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Great, comfy capris
Water Girl Stash Cash Capris - Women's
January 3, 2008
Veeerrry comfortable, relaxed fit capris.
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My favorite Icebreaker
Icebreaker Tipper 1/2 Zip Top Long-Sleeve - Women's
December 29, 2007
I have four Icebreakers and this is my favorite one: slim fitting and very flattering plus all the usual top-notch qualities. Gorgeous color (I got kelp).
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A Continuing Love Affair
Icebreaker BodyFit260 Altitude Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's
December 26, 2007
This is my fourth Icebreaker, and the love affair continues. This is a pretty sporty design with good ease of movement and great color combo (I got the black/smoke). Love the thumb loops. Slim, but not suck-in-your-belly tight, fit that is very flattering. Works for around town and when I run trails on cold days. Great product.
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Smooth Operator
Patagonia Capilene 1 T-Shirt Short-Sleeve - Women's
December 24, 2007
Silky and great fitting, this t keeps me comfortable during long runs. Same great Patagonia quality and environmental consciousness. Love it.
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Very trim fit
Icebreaker BodyFit150 Atlas T-Shirt - Long Sleeve - Women's
December 20, 2007
Soft and warm for a baselayer, but extremely trim fitting. Too much so for me: I returned it.
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Beautiful Jacket
Patagonia Core Skin Jacket - Women's
December 20, 2007
I loved the look and feel of this jacket: warm and sporty, great color and the usual fantastic Patagonia craftsmanship. However, it felt longer in the torso than my other Patagonia jackets, so it didn't fit me well, and I returned it.
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Sleek and warm!
Icebreaker BodyFit260 Altitude Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's
December 19, 2007
Typical icebreaker: sleek, warm, functional, and great craftsmanship. Great color combos! Just got it and already love it.
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Warm but big
Marmot Neve Sweater - Women's
December 15, 2007
I agree with all the comments. It's a very warm jacket, but I'm returning it because the shoulders are huge: the typical Michelin Man look of down jackets. I was hoping for a better fit. Also, note that the Meadow color is darker and brighter than what it looks like online. It's nearly the shade of a green lifesaver. Not what I expected.
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Not hyped enough!
Icebreaker Pinnacle 1/2 Zip Top Long-Sleeve - Women's
December 14, 2007
99% of the time, I'm disappointed by hype. Not this time. This Icebreaker rocks! I had on 4 synthetic layers, and I was shivering, so I decided to test my new Icebreaker Pinnacle over a cami. I am warm down to my fingertips! How can anything this lightweight be so cozy? Amazing. I just ordered two more Icebreakers. I'm a convert.
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DISAPPOINTING
Mountain Hardwear Commotion Jacket - Women's
December 12, 2007
Cute, funky, and cozy for sure. However, the jacket is much cuter on the rack than on me. It's a boxy fit that looked bunchy. I got an XS, and it still looked frumpy. I'd ordered the jacket as a splurge and realized that it would have been a waste to keep--too much money for the product--so, I returned it.
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Disappointing
Mountain Hardwear Commotion Jacket - Women's
December 11, 2007
Cute on the hanger, but not on me. Boxy, bunchy fit for an XS (I'm a size 2). It's very comfortable and cozy, but not at all flattering.
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