Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan

My most beloved item of clothing for many, many years. Now ruined. I believe I have about ten of this formerly perfect cardigan. The new fit is horrible. Boxy, unattractive, too short, and - worst of all - the sleeves are so tight it is impossible to where anything underneath the cardigan. Sorry, but you have lost one of your most faithful costumers.

Im 170/53 and got this in the XS heather gray and another in navy blue. Fits me perfect and is so flattering on me Extremely warm as well. love it!

I should have read the reviews. I have this awesome sweater from about 5+ years ago, in graphite, size L. I thought getting another color would be a great idea since I love my first one so much. It was slightly large to fit over my uniform, but still shapely enough to be attractive. It was perfect. Sadly, the fit has been revised. When I received my regear Covert, I was really disappointed. It's also non-returnable. So, don't do what I did. If you're reading this, believe the reviews. The fit is boxy/baggy now, and the arms are narrow. While I'm not as athletic as I used to be, and I like a larger fit, this is NOT flattering. There's zero shape. Take my naturally larger hausfrau arms into consideration, and the arms are just too snug to be comfortable. It's not good. Don't buy this one until it gets another retro-fit, or unless you're apple-shaped with spindly arms. I'll wear it, because it's still great quality,...but I am sad.

I purchased this cardigan in 2021, and absolutely loved everything about it. Have been considering buying another ever since, and when the Alpine Rose color was released I jumped at the chance! The color is beautiful, it is extremely warm and quality material, however the fit is really odd as if each component is a mixture of sizes! The large fit well across the shoulders, arms and collar, but the rest of the cardigan was shaped like a pear! It isn't just a straight fit, it actually bells out from the armpits down to the pockets where it seems to tailor in again down to the hem. It was so bizarre! I then tried the medium thinking I had the sizing wrong, but it was tight across the shoulders, zero space in the arms, the collar was rather tight, and the 'waist' was still WAY TOO WIDE across my body. I have a rather normal athletic shape but it's difficult to imagine what shape or activity this was built for. I want to love it, but until the fitting is corrected I'll wait.

The Arc'teryx Covert 'lightweight'' jacket is not a well designed jacket . Your arms do not slide into this jacket easily if you are wearing a long sleeve cotton t shirt. This jacket is 100% synthetic making it really hot and not at all cool even if it is lightweight. If you are going to wear a synthetic t shirt underneath this jacket you will overheat and be very uncomfortable because your body will not be able to breath from all the synthetic fibers of the t shirt and jacket. The 100% polyester fabric is not smooth it is rough on the skin, if you have sensitive skin this jacket is not for you. I thought polyester would be smooth and gentle on my skin it is not. Since this jacket is so hot to wear, it needs under arm vents/zippers to keep the wearer's body cool. Also, I am small in size but have long arms yet the arms on this jacket are much longer than needed for a size medium. I measured my bust as 35 inches. According to your size chart a 35 is a medium, I bought 2 of these jackets in different colors both size medium, they are too large. I am a caregiver to my 93 year old father, I am too busy and tired to start a return request authorization on both therefore, I am stuck with two scratchy, too hot and too large, covert jackets.

So much warmer than I expected! I wore it skinning and it was perfect. 11/10 would recommend.

I live the color, it's pretty warm after put it on. Perfect purchase

I have had this sweater jacket for a few years now and I am still in love with it. It works well when I want to wear it in the office over a thin blouse. Casual, but still stylish! I am 5'3" and about 165 pounds and I wear a size large. If you are either more petite or on the slimmer side then yes this jacket may be a bit more boxy, but as you can see I am not so it fits me perfectly

This is my third covert (cardigan + 1/4 zip) purchased recently. Love the new style; a little more roomier that allows for better movement and supports different base layers. Quality and warmth are 5/5. Always order M, inspire of being 5'4" and an athletic shape. Excellent coverage. Use mainly hiking and around town.

I made a mistake this jacket is boxy not fitted and said small petite so I assumed small xtra small but when I looked at the order choices it says: s, xs, xxs. I wore it and just ordered the other fleece more form fitting in correct xs size.

This is the third Covert Cardigan that I have bought. As usual, Arc'Teryx never disappoints. I really enjoy the redesign of this fleece jacket. Where the style is a little more boxy I sized down from a M to a S and the fit is perfect. It is the perfect layering piece under my Atom Hoody or my Alpha SV. This years colours are so pretty, I can even wear them to work on a chilly day. I highly recommend this product!!

I love the fit of the covert in the torso. The boxy cut and the length sit really well around my hips. I am disappointed in how the sleeves fit. The sleeves are WAY TOO TIGHT. I can barely get my arms through. Keep in mind, I'm very slender. If the sleeves a bit wider or it didn't taper in at the wrists that'll be perfect!

I recently purchased two of the Covert Cardigans in Storm Glow (M) and Velocity Heather (S). Due to the redesign I had to size down in the Velocity Heather as I found the arms too bulky. I LOVE these cardigans and I'm super excited to see some new colours in this line; way more feminine looking. This product is a closet staple in my household, my husband and I love them and wear them all year round!! Highly recommend if you are looking for a great quality fleece to layer under other Arc'teryx products or as a stand alone piece.

I love my new cardigan, it's a perfect fit and length for my petite arms and body. And it's thick enough to use during California winters.

This was my favourite fleece but the zipper broke-it just fell apart. The fleece itself is in perfect condition but is useless without a zipper. This is an expensive fleece to have the zipper malfunction.

I bought this cardigan a few years back and LOVED it, so much so that I bought another one in exactly the same size. Sadly, the revised fit doesn't work at all for me -- too boxy through the body and the arms are way too tight. I unfortunately gave it away to a friend.

Fabulous product, well made, lovely fit, excellent service. I will buy from them again.

After 24 hours in spouse's hands, she likes the Cardigan. She noted that the sleeve openings for her hands seem small. I note that the sleeves are not lined so removing her long sleeved arm is a chore. However she wants to keep it.

Exactly what I was looking for, so soft and great quality materials. Keeps me warm. I wear it all the time at work, it's perfect and love the cute pink/ lavender color.

I wish this sweater had a little more flexibility/stretch and that you brought back the "Solitude Heather " - the Atmos just isn't as nice a shade. The Solitude Heather colour looks really clean and classy.

I bought this a couple days ago and so happy that they came out with more bright colors for this line. The covert cardigan is definitely a warm and versatile fleece staple in my collection. I basically lived in it for the winter because I can go anywhere with it, dress up or keep it casual. I got the black Heather on last December and definitely love that so no hesitation on getting another in my favorite color. Just note that with the usual new updates in this style, I would be wearing a M for a better fit while S would still fit yet tight around the arms now.

this jacket is a great combination of style, light weight, warmth and durability.

I bought this 2 weeks ago and very happy with this cardigan. Warm and can be casual or work attire .The only thing that maybe a concern for purchasers is the sleeves holes maybe too tight. For myself is okay but I can see they maybe too tight for people with bigger lower arms

Fit is awful now. I have 4 older versions of this Cardigan which all fit like a glove. This newer design is too wide and short on the body while being way too tight on the arms. Won't be buying any more.

Well I already have several fleeces like the one I bought, but the size is much larger than the one I had before So I am not that happy, it s like I am wearing my husband's fleece