Ibex Carrie Hooded Jacket - Merino Wool (For Women)
By newenglanddave
from new england on 04/30/2012
Pros:
Lightweight, Stylish, Warm
Describe Yourself:
Intermediate
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Made in the US. High quality. Nice orange color.
Fits my wife well. Garment styling is shapely. Not too trim, but not baggy. Cut is shorter than i expected, which suits her fine (looks great, doesn't poke out under waist length jacket), so tall folks be mindful. Hood is also nicely tailored.
The weight is medium for wool and lighter than a cotton sweatshirt, and being wool it drapes a bit differently. It is lighter than a winter sweater, but a bit heavier than a lightweight merino sweater. She found it toasty the other night when it was 40 and windy (10-20mph) when worn under a down sweater (lightweight down jacket).
The shorter length, thin (but warm) material, and weight makes this a great mid layer in colder weather. It also serves well around town as a transition season (or chilly evening) garment. Zipped up tight with the hood up it is non-drafty and toasty when the sun goes down.
On the flip side, once that morning chill is broken, this garment looks stylish with the non-bulky hood down and full front zipper opened up.
Also, the pockets are nice and being that they zip up, they won't get all misshapen and stretched out around they opening.