“Don't size up if slim fit matters”

“I'm 5'4 and busty, averaging between 125-130. I sized up to Medium originally, based on reviews. However, while I loved the bright orange color (Radiate) the fabric peaked at chest level right in front of my armpits, almost like an extra set of awkwardly placed breasts. Only when I wore a down vest and down coat did I fill the material. I'm looking for a shell that is as attractive without layers as with, as I spend much of the year outside in varying weather -mostly rain, wind and snow- but I won't always need two down layers! I exchanged the Medium for a Small in the darker Orange Glow, and it fit great. Yes, it is a big snug around the hips, but zipped fine over my down vest. As a redhead, I'm not a fan of the Orange Glow, which trends towards a pinkish hue in some lights, in others, it's more like hunter's orange.”