Customer Reviews Columbia Plus Size Arcadia II™ Jacket

Love this color! Very pretty french blue. Sleeve runs a little less full than my last jacket, which lasted 4 years. Love Columbia's quality!

This jacket is very light. It's good for a rainy summer day. It doesn't get too hot, but keeps the moisture out. I got the Dynasty color thinking it was a navy color. It's a lot lighter than the picture. It's almost a royal blue. That was a bit disappointing, but otherwise I recommend this product.

This is a great jacket in the Oregon rain. Not a warm jacket but great outer layer.

I love this jacket. I am tall and this jacket is plenty long enough in length and sleeve's are perfect for my long arms. The only complaint I have is the sleeves are tight. I had hoped to wear a heavy Columbia fleece jacket under this one, but the sleeves are to small.

I love this jacket. The sleeves are a little short but I have long arms. The water repels off perfectly and the hood doesn't bother me as some have. The only negative is the mesh lining inside. My ring gets caught sometimes when I put it on.

I returned this item because I needed a jacket that was longer, but I wished I could keep it! Nice fabric, good color, not as heavy a fabric as the one I kept. The fit was good, but I ordered a size larger based on other reviews. It was roomy enough to wear over a light sweater. Sleeve length was good. Closure is zipper and Velcro.

Love the bright pink. Real light, hopefully it will keep me dry. Not had a chance to use it in a heavy rain yet.

It's a really great rain jacket, if that's what you are looking for. The jacket looks a lot heavier in picture. I was looking more for a winter coat. Love the coat just a little disappointed in the weight of it

I really like the jacket. It's zips up and fits over my butt, which is on the bigger side. The only qualm I have is with the arm holes. As a plus size women, I have bigger upper arms and this jacket is a little too tight. I would suggest on the next version of the jacket they open up the arm holes a little. Other than that I love it!

Wore this while visiting my friend in Anchorage in September...rained the whole time and having this jacket didn't stop us from going to the zoo and the nature conservation center, stayed dry. I got a size up so I could wear layers underneath but could have gone one size smaller.

Bought this jacket for the rain. Works great! Keeps me warm and dry. Just a little small in the arms, rest fits great. Nice jacket, looks great. I love it!

I purchased this jacket to have a light water resistant option while hiking. I wear a size 18 and the 2x fit just right, 3x would have been to big. The only caution is if you have very full arms, I do. So the torso has room, but the arms are exactly just right with a thin long sleeve shirt underneath, couldn't wear anything bulky. Also kinda bummed the hood can't be stored away.

I ordered this is one size larger and it is large but I wanted to be able to layer underneath so it's perfect for my needs. I love this jacket! The only thing I would change is that I would add a double zipper. I hate sitting in the car with my jacket all bunched up in my lap. Other than that it seems perfect.

I ordered up a size because I live in FL where it rains all summer and didn't want the jacket to cling. It's plenty oversized. I also want to be able to layer if it gets chilly. The color (whitened pink) is great for hot climates! I love the mesh lining and would like it to go all the way down the arms not stop at elbow length so the taffeta lining doesn't get clammy in humidity. A double zipper would be nice so it can be opened from the bottom a bit when sitting. The hood is a bit bulky and I would prefer if it could be stowable in the collar when not needed. I would also like the arms to be a bit fuller as the body is plenty large to layer but arms will be a bit snug if I add anything more than a thin fleece even though I ordered up a size. None if the things I would like changed are show stoppers, though and I love the jacket!!!

Loved this Not to hot Not to cool Kept out rain

The first thing I thought when this came in the mail was that the color (wild geranium), while still pretty, was a bit brighter than it seemed on the site. When I put it on, I noticed it's a bit tighter and more tapered than my other Columbia tops and jackets of the same size, especially in the shoulders and upper arms. That said, it still fits well, but if you want a loose rain jacket or want to wear thick layers underneath, definitely order a size up. Compared to other packable rain jackets, this one is bulky and heavy. It was raining heavily the day it arrived, so I tested it out right away, and it works very well.

The first thing I thought when this came in the mail was that the color (wild geranium), while still pretty, was a bit brighter than it seemed on the site. When I put it on, I noticed it's a bit tighter and more tapered than my other Columbia tops and jackets of the same size, especially in the shoulders and upper arms. That said, it still fits well, but if you want a loose rain jacket or want to wear thick layers underneath, definitely order a size up. Compared to other packable rain jackets, this one is bulky and heavy. It was raining heavily the day it arrived, so I tested it out right away, and it works very well.

Beautiful color (Sea Ice) was surprised jacket is two tone with sides and sleeve backs a darker blue. No problem just unexpected. I was glad I read the reviews about sizing as it does run small. I'm 5'8" 165 lbs so ordered up 2 sizes to 2 X. Actually is large through torso but that's fine for outerwear, however the shoulders and arms just fit. I don't think anything other than tee shirt will fit beneath. Size is nowhere near 20 -22 W as stated maybe 16 at best.

Beautiful color (Sea Ice) was surprised jacket is two tone with sides and sleeve backs a darker blue. No problem just unexpected. I was glad I read the reviews about sizing as it does run small. I'm 5'8" 165 lbs so ordered up 2 sizes to 2 X. Actually is large through torso but that's fine for outerwear, however the shoulders and arms just fit. I don't think anything other than tee shirt will fit beneath. Size is nowhere near 20 -22 W as stated maybe 16 at best.

I thought it was more sheltered for winter

Roomy, Breathable and non-binding--keeps you dry and blocks the wind without being heavy. Very pleased as it should work for 3 seasons as I tend to wear hoodies in the spring and fall.

I just got this jacket and I was pleased. It's lightweight and I liked the color. Only downside is it is a little snug in the shoulder area. I have another Columbia windbreaker in 1x and it's a little big. This jacket is a different fit. I can wear this with a thin long sleeve t-shirt but that's about it. To me, it's not too big of a deal since I'll be wearing this in spring when it's milder weather. Overall, I'm happy with it. I won't return it because I'm afraid the next size up will be too big.

I first ordered the Whitened Pink in 1X thinking it was more of a mauve type color. Unfortunately, it was rather more pink than I hoped. I returned it and settled for my usual Navy. I love the jacket though I wish the arms were a bit larger. I'm short and have average arm length so the length was not a problem. The 1X feels more like an XL but if I had gone up a size, it would have been too large for me. The crinkliness wears off after using it for a bit. Definitely would buy again.

I would purchase again.

I Love The Jacket It's Everything I Expected It To Be Although It Is Thin May Need To Wear A Sweater Underneath It