Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

I've had this parka for 2 years. I'm about 5'10", 135 lbs, small chest and the small fits me well. I am one of those ladies who is often cold, and I would say that, for me, this coat is warm, but not as toasty as others describe. I do like that it's not the usual quilted down look but I would not call it stylish; it has pretty much no contour. One thing I have trouble with is zipping all the way up to my neck: when I do that, it kind of chokes me and digs into my skin. Overall, I think this is a good coat for most people, but if you really want style or if you're like me and frequently cold, you could have some issues with it.

Great coat but it runs small in the bust area. 3 stars only because it runs small.

Overall, great coat. I ordered it in a medium, but it was too big and made me look really bulky (especially in the arms). I'm 5'10", 155 pounds and usually wear a size 6. I felt like the goodyear blimp! I'm returning it for a small. I also think the coat could be a little warmer, but overall, it's a nice coat. Nice fit and I'm already getting compliments.

Please bear in mind that "dark navy blue" is indistinguishable from black. So if you want a navy blue coat and do not order this one.