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4.5
I just got mine today, and I love it so much that I had to write a review. This fleece is QUALITY. I searched for hours and ended up choosing this one because of price and apparent quality, and it didn't let me down! The fleece is soft, plush, and feels durable. No pilling, no transfering to my clothes after hours of wear. I haven't washed yet but I do not plan on putting in dryer, so this shouldn't make a difference. I have tried on friends' more expensive brand name (Columbia and North Face) jackets, and I like this much better. Better fit and THICKER fabric than other brands make this choice more practical and figure-flattering (and ecomical, so win-win-win!).I ordered the Small based on the other review, and it fits me perfectly. I am usually a small, so it seems to run to size (I am 5'6" 130lbs, 32DD). The only place it is a teeny bit tight is across the chest, but that is to be expected, and I wasn't willing to size up and go baggy. I would have bought if I had tried it on. The medium would definitely have been too big on me.The garment is tailored but not form-fitting. I had a tank top and light sweater under it and it allowed comfortable movement. There is room for a thicker sweater, but I don't think I'd need one as this fleece is NICE N TOASTY. I ordered for my heavily air-conditioned university library and office work, and for walking to the train this fall, and I know this will be ideal for all of those.The length is perfect. It is typical jacket length, stops halfway down my bum. Sleeve length is ideal, as they end right at the base of my thumb.The collar is also perfect, not awkwardly long like some more North Face/Columbia collars I've seen. The collar is double-layered, which helps it keep its shape, as is the panel behind the zipper (see photo). These are nice touches because they keep out wind and protect sensitive skin from any zipper rubbing. Again, expensive touches at an inexpensive price.Nice big zipper pockets on the outside, and the pocket lining creates two pouch pockets on the inside. Quality materials. No trouble with the zipper. Nice zipper pulls and double-layered collar make it look expensive. The waist has a 1 inch nylon lining stitched on top of the fleece (inside). This is nice because it makes the jacket move with you (does not stick to your pants when moving around, does not make your shirt ride up when sitting down). Again, more flattering and practical.I am so impressed. Now I just need to decide which size to get my mom for Christmas!
