Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

Great length, fit & fashionable winter jacket option. The only issue I have with the detachable hood, is that it is not secure on the sides of the hood, and does not stay on my head. Therefore, on cold windy days it does not keep my head warm and is more of an inconvenience than a perk.

I bought three North Face coats in the same size and this one ran so much so much smaller.

Nice jacket but I bought this one and another north face and I'm keeping the original one I bought. This jacket was not as heavy as the other one I purchased and I wasn't a fan of the hood detachment. Other than that it was warm and nice if you like a simple looking jacket.

I was surprised by how thin and not puffy this felt--which could be a pro for some people but I wanted a really warm coat. It also went down a little longer than I wanted--to my knees--and flared out a little too much. I bike around on a daily basis and thought the length wouldn't work. I returned it.

Background: I'm 5'8, 125lbs, hourglass/pear-shaped build, waist 26 inch, hips 38 inch. Bought a size small. PROS: Really nice, good quality, stylish. If it fits your body type and you like longer jackets then this is perfect for you. CONS: The fitting is really strange. The chest is fitted, the sleeves are very baggy and loose, the sleeves are also extremely long. But the waist is too cinched, it's hard to fit a bulky sweater under. If you like to wear sweaters, buy a size UP. It's also way longer than it looks on the model, came down to below my mid-thigh. I was looking for something more similar to the Mauna Kea Parka they released a couple years ago.

The size recommendation was off. Too big for daughter but it fit me and I am 35 lbs larger, XXL. Also, coat is stiff but it is stylish if fits you fitted.

Neck comes up really high, which is great for warmth but not for comfort.

The coat was exactly what I needed to keep warm while walking my dog. I've had other down coats that feathers flew out of frequently. I was hoping A Northface would be an improvement. The coat does keep me warm but the feathers are problematic for me.

I needed something warm for work but for the price the zipper wasn't the best and this coat felt too heavy for me. For the price I was expecting a higher quality.

I'm so so so so so disappointed that this coat won't work for me. It's beautiful & absolutely EVERYTHING I want in a coat: long enough for good coverage, removable hood, great tight fitting material at the wrist, double directional zippers, warm, windproof, etc. etc. I'm 5 foot 3 inches and 138 pounds. I am not a body builder but I have muscle through my shoulders and arms. I can't lift my arms over my head!!!!! This has not happened to me with a coat, ever. I am accustomed to some women's fit shirts that will inhibit my arm movement but a coat has never done this to me until now. So to call this coat a standard fit is incorrect. Since I am 5' 3" I will not buy a large. The arms will be too long as will the coat. North Face, please do better.

The jacket is great. But the picture of the Vintage White is misleading and jacket is more beige if anything. I would recommend this jacket....but not this color.

I live in upstate New York and a large Parka-Like coat is a necessity. I liked this style compared to the one before because it seemed as though it would be more waterproof than my previous standard puffy long north face, I also think that it has a much sleeker look. My parents bought it for me for Christmas and my previous North Face Coat had been as XS but I knew I wanted a Small for this one so that I could fit sweaters and sweatshirts under it. After one winter and now going into my second season with this coat I wish that I had gotten a medium so that I could fit sweaters and sweatshirts more comfortably underneath. Would suggest sizing up for that reason. Wish I had it in a Medium.

Sleeves were a little too long and too bulky

Coat is nicely made but a bit stiff to wear. I have another northface long down coat in medium and it fits normal. This is very snug around chest and waist and I don't think I could wear anything thicker than a t-shirt undeneath. I am 5'8 145 lbs wear size 8. Its definitely slimming though. I will likely return due to size issue.

I wish I ignored the sizing guide and all the other reviewers who tell you to size up- which I did and the jacket was too big. For reference, I'm 63", 130lbs, 36D. Ordered a M and it was a little too baggy, even in the bust. The coat is comfortable and it seems like it will hold up really well in wet weather. Love the fleece lined wrist cuffs. Didn't like the longer drop in the back of the coat, made me look like a penguin, and the "skirt" of the jacket is very wide, I feel like it won't do a great job keeping the cold windy weather out. The hood is a very awkward fit- way too tall of a hood, and the fur doesn't come down low enough in the neck. I tried it on in my 60 degree apartment and was surprised it didn't feel toasty warm. I get cold really easily and am hoping to find a parka that makes me feel like I'm wrapped in a giant sleeping bag. The hunt continues...

I wear EU size 36/37, this jacket size S felt too big and long for me.

Great fit, like the green color, but the fabric looks cheap and not waterproof

I had to return the jacket it was too bulky and too long for my preference. It was very warm though. Very nice good quality.

For the price of this jacket, it's unbelievable how terrible the quality of the zipper is. It's an agony when I put this jacket on and can't get the zipper to work! Seriously NORTHFACE I expect something of better quality from you. I bought this jacket thinking it could last for many years, but it looks like the zipper will go out way before the rest of the jacket would.

I am fit, 32DDD, 5'7", and 140 pounds. It was tight in the shoulders when both arms reached forward in the driving position (to hold the steering wheel of a car). I could not close the coat around my chest to zip it up. I usually always wear a small or medium. This medium fit like an extra small.

This jacket is very stylish - the cinch at the wait makes it look more feminine. However, when it's windy out it does very little to protect you unless you are wearing at least 2 layers underneath. It doesn't seem to hold heat very well, which was a huge disappointment. If you're looking for a good winter coat for temps under 40 F, I would go with another coat.

Always keeps me warm, great for walking dog. Sleeves seem too long and bunch up.

It's comfortable.

Advertisements for this jacket kept popping up and I loved it and had to buy it! I think the jacket has a lot of potential, but the arms were a little too puffy at the shoulders, and the waistline doesn't have anything to adjust it/pull it in. I am 5'2" and petite, so it may just not be a good jacket for me (I ordered an xs in black). It's very warm and well made, so I definitely recommend it. north face offers easy returns/exchanging! I ended up returning.

I like the coat, stylish and light, but I have an issue with the hood. The hood to me is not deep enough despite the faux fur making it seem like its deep. The pockets aren't deep enough and when the parks is zipped all the way up, it bunches up at the neck. The length of the parka is perfect and the grey color is nice and sutle. It's a nice parka, I just have some minor issues with it.