Customer Reviews Columbia Plus Size Arcadia II™ Jacket

I've had this jacket for over a year now and its still holding up very well. It definitely protects me from the rain and does its job. Great product and would definitely buy again.

This product is perfect. Only runs a little small but that's because it's fitted as opposed to some jackets. I even bought a second one because I love it so much! Perfect for those rainy cold days when you don't want a full heavy jacket.

I need to field test this jacket in the rain to make sure that it is really waterproof but so I can attest that it helps with wind and is easily able to be packed if needed. The material of the jacket is very lightweight so if you are looking for something thick, then this is not the product for you. It has many adjustable ties along different areas to help keep the rain and wind out. Overall, a very good product.

I most often wear a 2X, but this coat in 3X is a bit snug for me. Mostly in the sleeve length and across the back. I love the feel of the material and the one time I have worn it in the rain it worked great. The bright plum color is very pretty. I am keeping it, but wish it were a more generous cut.

I use this jacket often. Alone or with a fleece underneath for cooler weather.

The shape and size is weird. If it was 2 or 3 inches shorter it would be perfect. It's too long to fit over my hips, but a size up is way too big on top with sleeves too long.

I love the color of the jacket (purple dhalia) it looks just as it does online. I usually get my jackets at an XL but i needed a 1X in this jacket. Although it says breathable this jacket gets very hot and stuffy in the rain. But overall id recommend it to a friend

I'm a size 16, and I ordered the 1x. It's small. Wearable, but small. The arms are snug and the bottom seam is tight. That being said, I can still play disc golf and go hiking in it which is mostly why I bought it. It's waterproof, and the simple mesh liner is great. I live in Salem, OR and it rarely gets cold enough to warrant being active in a big warm coat.

I really like the jacket but the lining inside is mesh. Makes it very itchy if you have on a thin shirt.

Great quality and nice looking!

Perfect jacket for layering. I used it in Alaska on both rainy and windy days. It kept me completely dry.

Perfect for the summer rainstorms

Great color and looks to be very packable but not roomy in the sleeve so wouldn't be able to layer-- returning for a larger size.

I needed a lightweight rain jacket and this is perfect. It's lined so I don't sweat and the lining is very lightweight. It runs a bit tight in the arms so I ordered a size up. It's still a bit small, but I know that about Columbia and it's fine.

Jacket is nice and lightweight, perfect for Spring's rainy weather. My only complaint is that while the overall fit seems very roomy (the size rating doesn't allow specifics), the sleeves are shorter than I'd like. I'm not sure why Columbia thinks women have short arms... if I buy a comparable men's jacket, the arms are plenty long. No I'm not tall either... only 5'5"... I just don't like multiple inches of my arm to stick out beyond the cuff when I reach...after all the adjustable cuff is there to hold the sleeve in place from covering the hand so why shorten the sleeves to accomplish this. The short sleeves give the jacket a too tight feel if I adjust the cuffs to fit my wrists. Please spend more time on plus sizing...we aren't shaped like those Weeble Wobble figures.

Fit a little tight in shoulders. Otherwise, good quality and would serve its purpose.

This jacket is super nice. I got one for my daughter too. Works great. Beware it runs super small. Probably about a whole size and a half too small.

This is really cute and it is a great color (got the rose). Great length just covers the butt, sometimes arm length can be short but this was perfect. Unfortunately it is a bit tight only at the shoulder / arm pit area. So I must return.

I love Columbia sportswear products, and finally needed to get a new jacket after 6 years with my old one. After reading the reviews, I decided to order a couple sizes up. I usually wear an XL and sometimes a 1x. But for this jacket, I decided to order a 2x. The arm length is perfect, but the rest of the jacket is a little loose. As others stated, the waist is also not form fitting, as opposed to the photo. However, I like that the length of the jacket is longer than waist, even if it's not exactly flattering. But the jacket keeps me dry. My only complaint is that I had to order this online. I went to an outlet store, and could not find plus sizes. I would have preferred to try it on in-person.

I do however recommend ordering a size up from what you normally would. Unless you like things that are too small for you lol.. Wonderful jacket otherwise

I would have loved this product IF ONLY it didn't run so small. Unfortunately I am sending it back, and am very disappointed that there are none in a larger size.

This jacket runs a little small in the shoulder area. I ordered one size up and I would only be able to wear a t-shirt with it. Would be hard to do two layer thing. Love the color..great with jeans and the rest of the fit was perfect. Will send it back and go up one more size.

I love Columbia products and have loved them for years. The problem I continue to find with their extended sizes is that they are short in length and in the sleeves, which makes it very tight to move your arms. I usually end up purchasing men's sizes to give me the length needed.