Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Verismo Hooded Jacket

I initially ordered a small, which is the size I have always taken. I think I am actually right between a small and a medium because the small was too tight in the armpits but fit perfectly everywhere else. I switched for a medium and the sleeves are too long but it had enough room under the arms. I am relatively satisfied but with I had the sleeve length of the small with the fit of the medium.

I love the style of the jacket and the lightweight of it but the description says "Standard Fit" but the jacket says "Trim Fit"? I usually wear a medium but ordered a large so if I wanted to wear a sweater underneath I could without worrying about it being tight. To my disappointment, even with the large, the waist area was very snug. The arms were too loose and too long, so unfortunately, I have to return this jacket because it's too loose in the arm area and too snug in the waist :(

I love the jacket and I loved the color. I am 5"6' runner with broad shoulders and the jacket fit great through the torso but the sleeves are very slim fit. I ordered a Large and am sad to have to return it.

Fits true to its size. I'm 5.6", 36-31-38, so based on the reviews saying it fits small, I ordered one size bigger but ended up exchanging for my real size, M. I used it as a middle layer where temperature was around -10C. It kept me warm and was very comfortable while skating, and cross country skiing. It was the perfect jacket and I loved it, until I took it off and saw all the feathers it leaked on my black merino wool base layer. Even hung in my closet, kept leaving feathers on my hoodies next it it. So, I fold it and put it in a plastic bag. Yes, I still like it but... feathers, feathers, feathers everywhere.

I bought this jacket to replace an old (hoodless) REI Revelcloud, which I think was synthetic. The Verismo fits and looks much better, and the hood is wonderful... however, I wear this jacket regularly, which means that my driver's seat is COVERED In feathers. I leave feathers everywhere I go. My dashboard is coated in feathers. They are constantly fluttering out of the jacket from all of the seams and I don't know what to do about it. It's a really warm, lightweight, and extremely comfortable jacket, but the feather situation is really annoying. I am somewhat concerned that I am losing so much fill that the jacket will lose its insulating ability. It is also not very durable at all - I only bought it in November, and already it has some serious abrasions. However, I don't know how they happened since I haven't done anything rough with it - just a few hikes and going to and from work. I really, really love OR gear. The majority of what I wear or bring into the field is OR because I trust it to hold up to harsh conditions and perform well. However, I am not sure about this jacket, and I'm not sure it will go with me when field season comes around. It is very warm and light for casual use, though.

I like the longer sleeves and the wider shoulder space since I'm a tall climber and often struggle with a jacket that fits. Because of the trim fit the middle is a bit tight for the size, but still fits fine on me, but just be aware that it may not fit like other jacket cuts. The jacket is pretty good: light, warm (for its weight) and breathes well. My biggest gripe is the construction... from day one, the feather is leaking out of the seams. I really really want to like OR because it's a hometown company, but the product never seems nearly as well constructed as Northface, Patagonia, Columbia or Arcteryx. Despite that, I would still recommend it since it is unusual to find something that will fit the tall climber girls. Will live with the downside.

Bought it as a gift for my wife as a winter jacket, so I cannot comment on much other than according to her, it is not warm enough to be a winter jacket (in New England). More of a spring/fall jacket. Had to return it.

The jacket feels very snug around the chest, but it moves with you well and has nice long sleeves that don't ride up. Don't plan on wearing thick layers under it though. The upside of the snug fit is that it's flattering. The hood is nice and roomy and could fit a helmet under it. I haven't worn it in very cold weather yet but so far it's a nice early winter coat. I've noticed a few feathers escaping but not terrible. Also the atlantis color is much more teal than blue, and much more attractive in real life than the picture shows.

Made for very slim figures. VERY SLIM. Needs more hourglass space (chest and hips). Sleeves are so long that going one size larger would appear ridiculous.

The product was too tight in the chest and way to loose in the hips.