Solstice Guideflex Jacket - Soft Shell (For Women)

Lightweigh,windproof and waterproof

I bought this jacket because its one of the few lightweight jackets with hand warmer pockets. It also was the best price out of all the online retailers. SierraTrading Post rules!

I love everything about this jacket! I have been wearing it everywhere since it arrived in the mail. It has plenty of ventilation--I joked with my mother that it is a "menopause" jacket--when the hot flashes come, just unzip the undersides of the sleeves for a quick cool-down. :)

The aqua color is beautiful so I kept the jacket. I am 130 lbs. 5' 4" and the small fits snug at the hips. It is cut roomy in the back for range of motion in x-country skiing and it has pit zips. It is cut longer in the back with a curve. The small is on the small side, so if in doubt go up a size for layering. Lined with light brushed fleece lining...good for a day 30 degrees and up with a light layer under it and if you are going to be active. Very attractive and feminine design.

The color of the jacket was great and I liked the pit zips, but something about the fit was not quite right. The jacket was too boxy at the top and too tight at the bottom. It was also a bit too short and rode up when I lifted my arms. I returned this jacket.