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I'm such a Jacket Slut!
- Thread starter SnowHot
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skinnyfootskis
Angel Diva
Haha of course you would know. . The fit is good but it seems really warm and yes versatile but expensive..even on sale. Thanks @diymom
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Whew, I started this threaed 15 years ago!I bought this on SAC just a few minutes ago.
Do I need it? No
Am I excited about it? Well, yeah!!!
Please tell me I'm not alone.
Can you believe it?
I have bought and sold so many jackets over the past 15 years, and am always on the hunt for something new and fun.
Over the weekend I found two jackets from the Rossignol line up that go wtih some Rossignol pants I have.
A few years ago I got this Rooster Jacket from Rossi so I'm excited to add to the jacket quiver.
My new Rossignol Jacket, which I wore today
skibum4ever
Angel Diva
Cute jackets!
Soujan
Angel Diva
I love the rooster jacket!
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Me too!!
brooksnow
Angel Diva
Not nearly as exciting or unique as @SnowHot 's new jackets. I just bought myself an new light down layer instead of (or perhaps in addition to) replacing the zipper on my decade old one that had sleeves that were too short. I figured it was worth a try for $22.99 and I could always return it:
www.32degrees.com
I love the color -Potent Purple- and the fabric is so incredibly soft.
Women's Ultra-Light Packable Down Jacket
32 Degrees women's packable down jacket. A water repellent ultra light packable down jacket with a shell + lining made of a lightweight woven with a soft and smooth texture. Insulation is a 650+ fill power down certified to the Responsible Down Standard. Comes equipped with zipped side packets...
www.32degrees.com
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Very pretty. A rich plummy plum.
skinnyfootskis
Angel Diva
Love that jacket just wish the companies would make the bottom edge a bit larger for those with hips. Or, at least a double zipper. Enjoy!
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
On Ebay there are tons of packable down jackets for women. Many don't have a wide bottom. They just go straight down. Women aren't shaped that way.
A few companies do make down puffies that are shaped for a good fit around the hips. I've found these to reliably shape their jackets properly.
--Andrew Marc
--Calvin Klein
--Kenneth Cole
Look for a packable down puffy by each of those. Search terms that work: duck down, goose down, packable, women, premium down, and the color you want.
Look for prices $35.00-$45.00 plus shipping. Ebay is nice if you are buying on a budget.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I agree, since I have hips. That is one area that I realy struggle with jackets in general. What I do like about the new Rossi jacket is that its very stretchy so it works okay with my hips. There is another jacket I have that I ended up going up in a size to get it to fit around my hips. That is frustrating to me.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I picked up two jackets at the swap. This one pictured for $79 and another down jacket $49.
fortunately I was helping set up the swap so I was able to see stuff before the doors opened.
skinnyfootskis
Angel Diva
And you live near better stores and skiing than CT. Thanks for tge details
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Honestly, we may have more stores for hard goods/bootfitting, but soft goods is lacking in part because clothing inventory is a big issue for most stores.
My best finds are at Sierra Trading Post, which was founded in our area, however the largest volume STP is in Salt Lake City.
@floridakeysskibum can attest to a STP shopping experience being a MUST when you visit us.
And as a side note Outdoor Research has implmented a program (a few years ago) to make women's outdoor clothing more curvy. I have 4 of their pieces and love how they fit my hips.
skinnyfootskis
Angel Diva
Good to know. I can order from Sierra and return an hour away (and visit my friends) but this store doesn’t carry technical gear. It is like a Marshall’s. Yes, agree OR is good with sizing. Thanks!
TrixieRuby
Certified Ski Diva
SNC isSteep and Cheap, but what is SAC??? I need to go buy some jackets!
jthree
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Finding jackets that fit curvy hips is tough so thanks @SnowHot for the advice. Funny thing I have a OR jacket that I’m about to return to REI because the smaller size is too tight in the hips and the larger size is too big everywhere else! I will try other OR styles.
The holy grail for me would also be finding a petite size so the arms aren’t ridiculously long. Only a few brands seem to make petite though.
The holy grail for me would also be finding a petite size so the arms aren’t ridiculously long. Only a few brands seem to make petite though.
