Reviews by User: East Coast Ski Fan (2)

I've been searching for the perfect down jacket/coat for quite some time. I wanted something longer, covering the kidneys, but not too long. I tried several parkas and other coats but some where either too bulky or had a really strange, unflattering cut. I am slim but not tall, and some of these coats made me look like the Michelin (wo)man! The Isis Snow Queen is perfect! Nicely shaped, with a slight a-line towards the bottom and roomy yet not bulky. It is very cozy and warm, and I love the magnetic closures keeping flaps put. The lined pockets are helpful when you can't find your gloves first thing in the morning. I am very happy with this coat! One note - some of the other reviewers mentioned that this coat runs large. I agree, I ordered one size down and could probably have gone even smaller, but it is a good fit with an extra layer underneath.

Awesome design, but the collar is way too high to be comfortable. I tried everything, but the diagonal cut (which attracted me to this jacket) doesn't make leaving the collar open very easy. I went with a different Arc'teryx model with a straight zipper.