Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

I am a tall women and have a difficult time ordering online. This jacket by review seemed to be exactly what I wanted. Sleeves ended up being to short. Had to return

Ordered for my wife as her bday gift. I really liked the jacket but she wanted something lighter.. Overall it's a great jacket

I use this product to keep warm in freezing weather conditions. The good about this coat is that its very warm and also stylish at the same time. The bad is that i bought it a size too big

The hoodie is bigger than I expected. It does not fit my head well. However, overall it's a great purchase!

This coat will keep me warm in sub zero temperatures this winter, for sure! It's a heavy and larger coat, so I wouldn't wear it out just for quick trips out.

This jacket is nice and very warm. The only drawback is that the XS is still a bit big for me , and the zipper stuck a few times, so I'm not sure if I'll keep it. But it seems very good quality.

This is the third jacket I have purchased and the warmth is always great! I am never cold wearing this. The one thing I would say is that every coat I have bought, the zip has broken very easily which is not ideal.

recommend it

I love this coat so far! It hasn't been cold enough yet to wear it, but I have confidence it will be plenty warm. My only critiques are the sleeves are slightly short and the zipper is plastic. The zipper feels sturdy, but I am concerned for its durability in the long run, but we will have to see! I decided to buy directly from North Face, for warranty purposes, and other's comments about the zipper,

I haven't used it yet since it is for this winter season!

Great for snowy Chicago winters.

I highly recommend this purchase. Its very warm, comfortable, and looks adorable. Its a good length and is true to size. It is taken in waist area which I like because it makes it look more stylish and like you have a figure. It doesn't look like you are drowning in a pillow case. My only complaint would be the fur on hood isn't the best quality. I don't like the way it is lined on the hood so I removed the hood from jacket for now.

Jacket was very nice!

I haven't totally had the chance to wear the coat yet since its more for cold weather. But, it's comfortable, really warm, and very stylish. It is a little long on me (since I'm pretty short at 5'4) so if it could be offered at a shorter level for us short people it would probably help some. But, for the most part it's a great jacket and I'd recommend it to everyone.

I have to return the product because it was too big! I made a mistake of ordering a big size because according to other reviews, they feel small to size. So I have returned it, and I am waiting for my Egift card so I can order the right size.

I love the color of this coat! I got it at the end of the summer so I can't say how it will do in cold weather, but it feels like a good, warm coat - heavy, but in a good way, and it seems like it will be better in wetter weather than my previous coat, which wasn't really water-repellant. The overall shape of it is pretty good, but it did make me look hippier than I am (I've got pretty narrow hips but the coat takes a more hourglass shape on its own). Not a big deal, though - still flattering. The only negative thing about the coat is the dual zipper; you have to make sure the two zippers are lined up JUST right or the top one won't zip up, and it's very easy for one of them to shift. It took a little maneuvering the first time, but after that it was easier.

Warm and comfy and soft. True to size a can't wait to wear it this winter!

I live in NYC and last winter was brutal -- so to prepare for this upcoming season, I did a lot of research. Canadian Goose was the number one option for the warmest coat on the market, but the over $800 price tag was crazy! The Arctic was rated #2 at a third of the price. I usually wear Medium. At first, I thought the Medium was small, but the Large was way too big. The sales rep then told me about the snap on the bottom of the back of the jacket. We undid it and it fit like a glove! So just keep that in mind when trying on, ladies!!!

I knew I wanted this coat last year and I waited until fall to order it. The sizing is a bit off. I have a fairly straight shape...but a bigger bust. Even after putting my bra size in the sizing tool---it's a bit snug in the bust. Lots of room in the hip area. I think if you have a true pear shaped body this coat would be great.

I haven't used this coat yet, but I have tried it on and it fits and feels like a dream. It's very warm and I cannot wait for winter now! This is my second TNF coat. My first one was a triclimate jacket and I was really impressed at the quality and how well it kept me warm throughout last year's winter. But as "winter is coming" again, I decided it was time to get an upgrade for a bigger coat. The main purpose for my new coat would be to cover up my rear and my upper legs more so I can withstand walking around campus for longer periods during especially frigid days. This coat will do just that, and it looks absolutely adorable to boot! The only fault that I've found so far (which isn't a big one) is that sometimes the zipper is a little difficult to operate at the bottom and can stick. But there are snap buttons on the coat to use instead if it breaks down on me at all.

Even though it is pricey, I believe this jacket is worth it. I am waiting for the cold to hit us so I can actually wear it! I would recommend however going in store to try it on and see if it fits you right. I am 5'3 140 lbs with an athletic build 34C chest and got a small. It is a little longer than I expected but I love the fit!

Love it!

Just bought this coat for winters in WI. Was looking for something warm, stylish, and waterproof that wouldn't break the bank. Can't yet comment on the warmth or waterproof, but my sister has the metropolis which is the same down fill and she says its plenty warm for winter. The coat is very stylish and I love the color and texture of the grey. It looks more polished than just the normal waterproof outer layer of a down coat. Hoping this will the right choice for cold wet winters. Coat has a nice cinched waist which helps to avoid looking like a marshmallow. The coat does puff out below the wait a bit, but it long enough to reaches my knees (i'm 5' 8") which I like.

I LOVE IT!!!!

Bought this for the winter in NYC. Fit is true to size and my expectations were met with the product.