Customer Reviews Columbia Lay D Down II Mid™ Jacket

First: as with all things with this brand, there's no metal snaps in the front, just cheap Velcro snaps/closures. So if you want to quickly close it, you can't. You must zipper it up. Otherwise it will NOT stay closed. I am on the thin side, and this coat comes open even when walking and sitting unless zipped. (I can only describe that part of the design as, stupid.) I would recommend buying a dark color because I bought white, and that was a mistake. (They are not selling white now, but I would think the, Grey Metallic might be a mistake too.) I bought this one last year. I normally buy a new coat expecting it to last a couple of years, and this one lasted a month before becoming a dirty, nighttime, dog walking coat. I do not know how this coat picked up so much dirt and so quickly I really don't. But it will not come clean. It will not come clean and I really tried hard to salvage it just won't happen. I would think, 'Malbec' could look dingy quickly too. Sizing: I am 5'5" 125 lbsnot super busty and a small fits perfectly. (With the exception of trying to keep it closed using the Velcro snaps/closuresthat also picks up fuzz and fur.) It's warm. It looks nice fitting. Some of the stitching is a bit wonky, that is true, but if it weren't for the fact that the fabric will not let go of dirt, I would have been pretty happy with it. Ultimately I wasted my money, and an unreasonable amount of time trying to clean it. Go darker and you should be happy with this coat. (If you don't mind Velcro.) It's definitely warm, comfortable and fits a lady like a coat should.

I gave this 5 stars because overall, it is a good, high quality jacket. I do want to mention that it's bulky and sort of tedious to put on and take off. The sleeves have the thumb spot so when you take it off the whole sleeve moves halfway up the arm of the jacket, so it's all backed up when you put it back on. Also, the zipper area has Velcro so you have to finagle with that just to zip and unzip. If that sort of thing bothers you, this jacket probably isn't for you. Otherwise, it is very warm and comfortable.

This coat is my new favorite. It's warm and cozy, comfortable but not too bulky and has a nice shape to it. I feel stylish in it but also super toasty which comes in handy on winter evenings taking my dogs out for example. Really happy with it!

My jacket arrived 2 days before flying out to Alaska & I love this jaclet. It kept me warm, the color was more blue than grey but I like it. It's comfortable with plently of space still when layered up.

I've only worn the coat a few times but so far I love it. That material is a thick and good quality and the coat is very warm. I also like how it's contoured and not boxy.

Wife loves the coat says it is very warm. Living in the Midwest, she has already worn it in negative temps and had no issues.

This coat is very warm and comfortable. I am typically a size small and it fits fine, but I may have sized up to a medium had I tried it on in person to give myself a little more room in the shoulders.

Love everything about it! Warm, coverage, cuffs, zip-off fur, pockets, cincher.

I read reviews and followed the sizing recommendations. I am a medium and ordered a large. Super great fit in one size up. Comfy, warm in Wisconsin. Got it a little late in the season but its Wisconsin sooooo. There are still plenty of cold days left! Reviews said zipper was a little lame but i have not had any trouble with it.

Love the coat and how warm it is in SD winds. My only struggle is with the zipper but that wouldnt deter me from the purchase. Purchased based off measurements and it fits great!

Yes! Totally worth the price! Very comfortable, extremely warm and I get many compliments!

Such a warm coat! too warm even! I like that it's not bulky at all, and has a nice feminine fit. I bought the XS, and for reference I'm 4"11,118 pounds. The sleeves are a little long, but other than that its perfect. SO WARM!!! nice lined pockets that are warm too. The perfect coat.

I love this coat! The only thing that I can say is that I ordered a large and thought that it maybe too big, but it actually fit me perfectly. I would say that since I am on the smaller size and if a large fits me perfectly then I would say you might want to try ordering a larger size then you usually wear.

I'm 5'9" and weigh 175 pounds. I'm typically between a medium and a large so I ordered a large to make sure it was roomy enough. I can comfortably wear a bulky hoodie underneath. It is slightly longer than pictured, but I actually prefer that. I've worn this a few times while walking for 45 minutes in single degree weather and was extremely warm!

Great fit. 6ft tall & 170lbs, bought a LARGE..... arm length is great .... jacket is long... few inches from top of knee. Doesn't feel bulky at all... can't move well in in. Already has given me warmth in 20 degree weather. Love the color.... hood feels nice. Very happy with the jacket.

felt very heavy ... tight in hips loose in chest. nice material. sleeves a bit too long. Very warm however. well made too. Returned.

This coat is very cute, decently warm and has a nice shape/length. The shoulder area is very tight in my opinion. The zipper is always getting stuck and I have to take Vaseline to it in order to get it undone. If I have to do that many more times the zipper will be completely useless. For the price the zipper should be more functional.

Trying to decide if I should exchange for small. I bought the medium and the arms are really long! I have long arms and have never had that problem. I'm 5'7.

Bought this for my Daughter & she loves it. She is 5'10" & 143# & fits her perfect. It's a warm parka with a longer length. It's also somewhat fitted where it gives you a waist. Just so you know it has a crinkle when you move which is most likely the rain proofing. Really a great parka.

I love this coat. It is fitted and not boxy like a lot of the winter coats out there. The color is fabulous. I can't wait to wear it next winter!

I have only had this coat for a month so can't be sure of the longevity as seen that it seems to shed a lot according to other reviews. It fits really well def true to size for me so would not size down. It gives a nice shape too which is good since in Minnesota I'll be in this coat at least 5 months of the year. The Marion color is beautiful I am sick of black, grey and navy so was nice to have something that's beautiful but not too bright. The hood is really big which I like (but maybe others would find it annoying). It is very warm. I guess the worst thing is it make the crinkly sound when you walk cause of the material. Again just a month into the purchase but I am very happy with it so far.

This coat is perfect for the South Dakota cold! I always go with black because it is so versatile. It's not too bulky.

I bought one size bigger just in case, but i have to say its super warm and the right length. Great but!

Have not had a winter jacket all season but having snow storms in March was warm and the velcro did not catch my hair.

I absolutely love the jacket! So warm and everything is amazing. Very happy with my purchase