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Fits and looks very well

Debating returning these. Bought for my tall daughter for next year, but while the length is fine with enough to grow, the waist is BIG. As in 4 to 5 inches (or MORE) too big around. A measuring tape puts the girls size 12 29 inches!!!!! Velcro tabs allow for maybe being able to draw them in 1 inch at best, so if you want these for a non-chubby child, you will need to make your own adjustments.

This jacket hits all the marks I was looking for: waterproof (Goretex at a superb price!); wind resistant; breathable (plus pit zips); two-way zip for adjustability; fully adjustable (and removable via zip) hood; a good collection of pockets inside & out, and a longer / parka-length. I didn't want an insulated jacket, so I could choose my own layers, and the relaxed fit allows me to do that without feeling constrained. The sleeves are a bit long for me, but I'm short so that wasn't a surprise. It does mean the thumbhole on the inner cuffs doesn't quite work for me, but that's not critical. It's a bit snug at the bottom, but that's more about my shape than the jacket's, and the two-way zip lets my undo the bottom for a bit more movement or comfort when sitting, without losing the longer coverage I wanted. We've had a dry winter, so it hasn't been tested in a full downpour, but I've been dry in the rains we have had and have confidence in the Goretex. I found the jacket sizing pretty accurate in terms of length, fit through arms, chest, waist & hem, and it worked fairly well for me, especially given that I'm petite and the jacket is a standard women's size.(I'm only 5'-0" and roundish, but the medium fit pretty well considering.) I got the purple with neon green accents - a great change from the usual black without being too florescent for work.