Customer Reviews Columbia Plus Size Arcadia II™ Jacket

This is my second, the first one lasted a decade of constant use. Living in Western WA, it gets used all year, just adding a hoody or a fleece under for cold. I would have rated it 5 stars, but the new model no longer has the chest pocket. I am glad a bright pink is still available. I also have purchased the same coats for my mom, and wife over the years.

I bought this and the equivalent Men's version and I'm keeping the Men's version. This one fits, and the yellow is a great and bright color but because of the tapered fit you can't really layer anything underneath. It fit with a regular shirt underneath, but when I tried it with a regular long-sleeved shirt and a hockey sweater everything got tight. I could still zip it, but the men's cut offers more room .

good raincoat, i am 5'8 and just wish it was longer

Jacket is well made and a wonderful bright color. Hope it breathes and isn't too hot. Haven't been able to test it because it hasn't rained. Also, should be able to put a sweater underneath which was my goal for cooler weather.

Description said waterproof. I disagree. Water resistant is more appropriate. I specifically wanted water proof and ended up disappointed.

Next size up was a little too big. Quality is very nice.

Ordered plus size even though regular fit is what is usually ordered to get more room on the waist area for comfort. The size does stay true to fit and excellent quality that will endure rain season for years to come.

I wear XL or 2X according to the cut, however I bought a 3x to be safe but it's too big. I'll still wear it because I like the fit although it's a bit too large. It's a jacket so I don't mind it being too big.

I like the jacket. Haven't worn yet due to cold weather using my Columbia Sherpa lined that I really like. Jacket looks like it will be nice for spring and summer rainy weather. I wish the sleeves were elastic at wrist and the lining different than the mesh. Little tighter in shoulders than my other Columbia jacket same size.

I purchased a 3x going up in size as suggested to be able to fit layers underneath. I found the body to be ample but the arms while comfortable will not accommodate much of a layer. I have particularly large upper arms so it might fit you differently. I have not as yet worn it in the rain so can't speak to that. The construction of this garment appears excellent.

Plus size was small in the shoulder and arm area but big everywhere else.

It's a nice looking jacket decent price I wish they had a bigger size fits a little tight

Fantastic Jacket- Coral is alot brighter than the picture- more hot pink

Just a rain jacket. Nice material and color, but just a rain jacket

I bought this to wear on a trip where it could be warm or chilly. I wore it in very strong wind and light rain. It was great. The only thing I wanted different was the hood. I would look for one where it can be tightened.

I love this jacket, it's light enough to have with me all the time. Works extremely well. My only complaint is the zippers feel flimsy and small. They do not feel sturdy, I feel as though they are delicate. I work outside 50% of the time. It's hot and wet in the south this time of year. I love the product just my personal feelings on the zippers.

I like the color (light purple), fits as expected, but wish there was a little more room in the shoulders and chest area. I have broad shoulders and a large chest so the jacket is a little tighter than I would like. I typically order a men's jacket for this issue but really wanted something that looked feminine.

This jacket is exactly what you're looking for. Clean look that works around the office or on the trails, that keeps you dry when the rain comes.

Nice quality rain jacket

Love this jacket, so far. Bought it because of the yellow (honey) color. I'm a bigger woman, so I purchased a 3x. It doesn't quite zip up , but I'm okay with that. I have really long arms though and it fits them REALLY well! So far so good on using it in the rain. Glad I purchased it.

I've not had a chance to test this jacket out yet. I ordered it at a great price and I am just waiting for it to rain. It runs a little big. I could have gone down a size but it was sold out by the time I got it home. I'll be able to wear it over a sweater or jacket. I'm a shorter person, so my arms are shorter. I wish there was a easy way to adjust them. The velcro tab didn't work for cinching them in. I have to roll up the sleeves Overall, I really like it and I am looking forward to wearing it when the rain comes.

I got this in yellow and..SO CUTE! It's such a classic look. My last raincoat didn't have a hood and this one definitely provides that. It has a bunch of neat little features and is well thought out, just like everything Columbia makes. The only reason for four stars is that it gets HOT and runs a tiny bit small.

Couple of things: There is supposedly a hidden pocket that allows you to roll the coat up and tuck it inside for packing, but although I went over the garment carefully, I couldn't find it. Secondly, I typically wear a size 14 but I wanted this size so I would have room to wear a sweater under it, but even while wearing a light t-shirt, this size just fits. Other than those two things, this is a really great raincoat. I especially like the way the back is longer and allows rain to slide off and keep my pants dry.

This Jacket is so comfy and works great! I bought a large and it was slightly too small so I had to return it and get a larger size but now it fits perfectly. And I stay completely dry when it rains. I completely recommend this jacket! I gotta get other colors!

Love this rain jacket! It's well constructed. I have a lot of Columbia and everything is a 1x.. so I ordered this as a 1x and it's a little on the snug side. I would recommend going up one size for sure!