Outdoor Research Reflexa Jacket - Waterproof (For Women)

Very light and compact jacket, versatile, good windbreaker, nice colors and style, no bulk, great hidden hood too (nice surprise). Great feminine shape for the jacket when zips are open on the side (like a A-line dress) very flattering. I will bring this to Hawaii for the chillier days and use it as well up north, where we actually live (Fall arrives in August).Perfect !

fits well, true to sizing chart, nice colors, love it

This trusty jacket has been in a few downpours and kept me nice and dry. I love the giant side vents. Great value!

I was in need of a new rain jacket and wanted something lightweight for hiking and for climbing Kili in a few months. Liked the full side zips and the reviews seemed good. Went with a large knowing OR fails to understand that women have hips. It was large in the arms but fit the hips perfectly (I am 5'5 and 140). Thought I had found the perfect jacket. Wore it a few times walking after work and it was not at all windproof and I got clammy. I sure am glad this has been a wet early summer in SC Idaho.....first time it leaked I thought it was sweat build up because the jacket just feels clammy the minute you put it on. Second time I blamed the cover of my pack for pooling water on the back, but the arms were wet too-spots all over the back and arms were wet inside. Gave it the shower test-3 minutes and the jacket had soaked through. Not long enough to make the shirt underneath wet but long enough for beads of water to appear all over INSIDE the jacket. When wet the jacket acted like a normal jacket and just becomes a sodden mess. You can see a black mottled pattern inside-I am assuming that is the Pertex? Well, it is useless. When I bought this a few months ago it was listed as a closeout and not a 2nd. Now it is listed as a 2nd and I wonder if it was all along? Do NOT buy this jacket, at least not from STP. I expect more from OR and now am back on the market for a new rain jacket all over again.

I bought this jacket to use both in the rain and as a shell for my down jacket in the winter. For the most part I love the design of this jacket. The hood stashes into the collar & the full length pit zips are handy, especially while snowshoeing. My boyfriend was so impressed with the design of this jacket that he bought the men's version for himself. I haven't had a chance to really test it in heavy rain yet, however it has performed adequately from drizzles to moderate rainfall.
My one BIG complaint about this jacket is the fabric. Anywhere it rubs against itself or something rubs up against it the fabric has pilled significantly in the 5 or so months I have had this jacket. 90% of the time I wear this jacket casually, walking to work. The other 10% of the time has been hiking or snowshoeing so I really question the longevity of this jacket. The pilling is the worst where the zipper from the pit zip ribs under the arms. There is also pilling on the lower back & shoulders from wearing my daypack.
If you are looking for a jacket to wear casually to & from work, & walking around town this jacket would be sufficient. If you are looking for something to use technically for hiking, backpacking, or snowshoeing keep looking.