Description of Solstice Double Diamond Parka - Women's:
The Solstice Women’s Double Diamond Ski Parka combines elements of street style, working class function, and devoted powderhound performance. It looks like cotton canvas, but acts like waterproof breathable nylon, which it is. Solstice cut the Double Diamond to flatter your figure and bestowed it with boatloads of snow-specific features.
Recycled Thinsulate Ultra insulation for low-bulk warmth
Season pass window prevents loss & eases lift access
This jacket is so dang cute--I feel like a girl, despite the bulk of a 'winter ski jacket.' I dig all the functionality (pit zips, pockets, etc.) and the cool detail of the flap in the front. The color was a bit darker than the picture (I got the green/turquoise color), but pretty close to the same color. The fit is fairly tight -- if you are between sizes, go up. I am 5'2'' & 115 (34 inches around, up top). I bought the small and can fit some long underwear & a thin fleece under it...but not much else. The jacket is fairly short (falls about half-way down my rear-end) -- but the removable snow skirt helps when lifting up my arms.
Overall -- a great combo of cute & functional.
I got this jacket off tramdock for $90. I sent it back before I wore it on the mountain. The sleeves and torso were way too short for me (5'7" and 135 lbs)! I know it's not suppose to be bulky, but I was also surprised how thin it is. I definitely worried about the jacket handeling freezing weather (a must for me!) But really I don't know if it could or couldn't because I never worse this on the mountain. It's a good looking jacket though.
