Bogner Fire+Ice Alpetta Jacket - Soft Shell (For Women)

From my earlier review, the sleeves in this jacket are very long (26" in size XS; for other measurements, see my first review below) but, other than that, this jacket is truly very nice. The tailoring, the choice of fabric and how the tartan pattern has been assembled together – all done very well. When Sierra carried a sale, I bought this jacket (again) – the discount will simply offset my cost of shortening the sleeves. I'm upgrading my rating of this jacket from 2 to 4 stars.

Of course, I read other reviews prior to ordering. I still decided to give it a try. I ordered it in XS, like most things I get from Bogner (I'm 34" in chest, 25" in waist and 36" in hips). The jacket fits in a torso the same way other Bogner jackets do: comfortable in the hip line, plenty of room in the waistline and while it fits my 34A chest, there isn't much room for more there. The problem in this jacket, however, is with the length of the sleeves; measuring from the top of the shoulders, THEY ARE 26" LONG! I measured my two other jackets with a similar cut by Bogner and their sleeves are 24" long. If only, I have long arms – but they are not THAT long. Because the jacket has elastic wrist gaiter seals at sleeves, shortening them would be more complex than shortening regular jacket sleeves. So, I am really not sure if it's worth the hustle. Other than that, it's a very nicely made jacket – it would have easily gotten my 4-5 stars if not for the sleeves.

Would have used for casual wear and perhaps snowshoe or other outdoor use. The quality of workmanship is very good, but always wearing a small or extra small and being 5'2" and 115 pounds, the sleeves are way too long and I could barely zip it over my chest. If you are tall, thin and very small chested - this would be a great jacket for you. Unfortunately for me, it just doesn't fit.

Wear it everywhere

I love Bogner. They have the most gorgeous fabrics, designs, and quality of almost all sports clothing manufacturers. However, the sleeves of this coat are way too long. I read that comment in another review but didn't realize how misshapen they actually are. I never have a problem with sleeve length so this jacket is clearly not "first" quality. Very disappointing so I returned it.

Great for everyday winter/fall use, with a touch of style and one of a kind looks. Very true to size with longer arms for those of us who need them. A tad tight in the chest, or should I just say, as Stacy and Clinton do - fitted.