Arc’teryx sizing? Well, here’s an interesting example - which harkens back to a thread we had around a year ago discussing sizing reality. I bought a used soft-shell Arc’teryx, tried it on without even glancing at sizing. It fit, it looked nice. I can get a light layer under it - not much more.
It’s a size large. I am 5'6 118 and generally a 4-6 in street clothes. Okay, granted - I have broad shoulders, a bit built-up from weight training (but I don’t build up very much at this life stage...).
So - I ask you - where does this leave many others, if a shapeless string bean like myself can comfortably wear a LARGE in Arc’teryx jackets? (Medium would just be too binding - plus too-short in sleeve length.)
I was going to say, I'm 5'8" and 170+lbs, and a 36DD and my women's medium Arcteryx shell fits fine even with a (reasonable) puffy jacket underneath.Good question. Funny. Arcteryx is one of the few jackets brands where a women's XL is roomy enough for me. They have had a consistent fit.
I always found their sizing to be very reasonable. This is my fourth Arcteryx jacket, FWIW.