Mountain Hardwear Womanticore Jacket - Soft Shell (For Women)

I usually wear mediums, but I got the large, which was a good choice. I like the long sleeves so I can "turtle" my hands inside, or cover my wrists while biking. I wish it had a mesh lining because in cool weather the fabric transmits the cold and in warm weather it transmits the heat. The front pockets are too small and too high, so if you put anything in them you look pregnant. Even so, overall it is attractive. Some of the design flaws are compensated for by the fact that it looks good.

I got it in a Medium. The small would probally have fit but the medium gives me room to move and layer. I have been wearing as a rain coat while I bike to school. I have not been cold in it yet! The hood closes up nicely around my neck, and face.

I love this jacket - it is perfect - I prefer to hike in the rain and I can go out all day, off trail, brushing against leaves and not get wet and not have perspiration build-up in the shoulders or anywhere else; the venting is great! The hood and sleeves are well thought-out. Very well made. I highly recommend this to anyone who spends a lot of time outside and doesn't want to let a little or a lot of rain get in the way!

This is an incredible value from one of the best technical wear companies out there. Unbeatable quality and workmanship and even stylish. The performance is great.

I love the look of the jacket, but it is a little short (I expected that, given the length posted on the web site). I have the matching fleece liner to wear under it.