The North Face Women's Arctic Parka Black XS

Have had this coat for just over a month, and it's amazing. I was deciding between this parka and one from Eddie Bauer to replace my Arcteryx parka that I'd had for 6+ years after the zipper broke. I chose this one over Eddie Bauer bc it was more stylish and had more functional pockets. I love this parka, and it is SO much better than my old Arcteryx jacket at a way lower price. I am a total baby when it comes to the cold, and this parka has kept me completely comfortable through this Boston winter so far, even on windy, wet days with temps in the single digits without needing extra layers underneath. I hadn't normally used jacket hoods often, but I've been using this one constantly on 20-something degree and under days. It stays in place super well and totally ... MoreHave had this coat for just over a month, and it's amazing. I was deciding between this parka and one from Eddie Bauer to replace my Arcteryx parka that I'd had for 6+ years after the zipper broke. I chose this one over Eddie Bauer bc it was more stylish and had more functional pockets. I love this parka, and it is SO much better than my old Arcteryx jacket at a way lower price. I am a total baby when it comes to the cold, and this parka has kept me completely comfortable through this Boston winter so far, even on windy, wet days with temps in the single digits without needing extra layers underneath. I hadn't normally used jacket hoods often, but I've been using this one constantly on 20-something degree and under days. It stays in place super well and totally seals out the wind and cold air, I just get in my cozy cocoon and genuinely barely feel the cold at all. I didn't even know it was possible to be this comfy in the winter. The coat has a looser fit with a bit of a boxy shape, but I find it overall stylish for a functional parka. It's a little bit bulky when sitting down, but otherwise the coat doesn't feel restrictive or too heavy. Zipper is easy. I love the fleece lined pockets and the thumb loop on the sleeves. I get painful vasospasm in my finger tips in the cold so I always keep my hands in my coat pockets, and this is the first coat I've ever owned that has completely prevented it from happening! I never write reviews but this parka is a game changer. Get it, you won't regret it!

I've have been searching for the perfect winter coat for years. The last couple years I tried the arctic parka but ended up returning it because I didn't like the Velcro closures and the coat was very stiff and heavy. I was so happy to see the changes they made this year with the snap closures and the coat is soft and flexible but still warm! The colors are beautiful too! I got the fiery red and it's a bright poppy red. The coat is long and warm but not at all heavy. I am comfortable in a tshirt in 0 and below windy Chicago weather. It also works in 30 and 40 degree weather. I've worn it in the rain and it is completely waterproof. I love the hood. It's not heavy but still completely covers my head. The only thing I would fix is having the adjustable waist ties in ... MoreI've have been searching for the perfect winter coat for years. The last couple years I tried the arctic parka but ended up returning it because I didn't like the Velcro closures and the coat was very stiff and heavy. I was so happy to see the changes they made this year with the snap closures and the coat is soft and flexible but still warm! The colors are beautiful too! I got the fiery red and it's a bright poppy red. The coat is long and warm but not at all heavy. I am comfortable in a tshirt in 0 and below windy Chicago weather. It also works in 30 and 40 degree weather. I've worn it in the rain and it is completely waterproof. I love the hood. It's not heavy but still completely covers my head. The only thing I would fix is having the adjustable waist ties in the inside of the coat vs the pockets. But after years of trying numerous coats nothing is perfect and this is 99% there. I absolutely love it and will look forward to wearing it year after year.

I had a Canada Goose parka for many years which I loved partly due to waterproof material and attention to detail. I had to replace it but found that new canada goose construction quality had gone down. North Face to the rescue. I have other coats from spring from TNF. But i was looking for something that will hold against cold Boston weather and the piercing wind. This coat is on par with any Canada Goose purchase these days!- it's long enough, very good material, thoughtful details, very warm, and at least 1/3 the price. Im 5'3 and 128 and got a S, the sleeves feel slightly big and there is plenty of room for bulky sweater underneath. I'm going to keep the small because I love the length and the extra space to layer- although, I'm not sure I will need to routinely ... MoreI had a Canada Goose parka for many years which I loved partly due to waterproof material and attention to detail. I had to replace it but found that new canada goose construction quality had gone down. North Face to the rescue. I have other coats from spring from TNF. But i was looking for something that will hold against cold Boston weather and the piercing wind. This coat is on par with any Canada Goose purchase these days!- it's long enough, very good material, thoughtful details, very warm, and at least 1/3 the price. Im 5'3 and 128 and got a S, the sleeves feel slightly big and there is plenty of room for bulky sweater underneath. I'm going to keep the small because I love the length and the extra space to layer- although, I'm not sure I will need to routinely with this jacket. Highly recommend!