Orolay Women's Thickened Down Jacket

I LOVE this coat! It's cozy, comfortable, & keeps me nice & warm, despite my having the BMI of a praying mantis & an average body temperature of 97 degrees. I'm ALWAYS cold, but not in this bad boy.Amongst previous reviews & questions, there were some issues raised about the fill. According to the coat's tag, the fill is 90% down & 10% feathers, while the shell & lining is 100% polyester. Given the warmth of the coat (without being too heavy, FYI), I believe the tag's veracity.It looks cool as hell! I got the black &, with the silver zippers, orange lining, & unique silhouette, it's got a modern bomber jacket vibe.Let's talk about those magical pockets: Two vertical zip breast pockets, two horizontal zip hip pockets, & two vertical slip pockets behind the horizontal hip pockets. The magic is both in the number of pockets & their functionality, i.e. they're actually big enough to put things in, including a large, stainless steel drink bottle in the hip zip! Before I ordered this coat, I looked in brick & mortar stores at countless down coats ranging from $50 - $600. None of them had pockets so abunant & ample, a ridiculous cliché in women's garment design. The only thing missing in the Orolay is an interior breast pocket.I also would've liked a double front zipper, but the gusseted side zippers go plenty high enough to loosen up the coat around the hips to sit comfortably. This additional detailing also adds to the coat's aesthetic.The front "blanket" sections also have snaps down the length of the coat on either side of the front zipper that act much like expandable luggage to accommodate heavier sweaters or just loosen things up.I'm 5' 7", 110 lbs., 34" bust, 27" waist, 37" hips, & I ordered the small, which fit as expected. That said, I went for S over XS because my shoulder width of 18 inches is a M, so I had to strike a balance between the shoulders not being too tight, the arms being long enough (they are), & not drowning in the torso. If you have similar measurements & aren't built like a skinny linebacker, the XS will fit comfortably.The only remaining detail is the hood. It's not removable & it's big. Though it's lightweight & doesn't feel heavy on the shoulders when down. There's also a snap on either side of the collar to keep it in place. It's large when up, but there's approximately 3 inches of shell fabric trim around the hood's lining, & the trim stays put when folded over. The lining is super soft faux sherpa, which is why it's warm, but not heavy.I've also seen low quality stitching in some previous reviews, but all of the stitching in my coat was secure & done properly. Short of some stick in the zippers that fixed right up with a hit of WD-40, the quality is up to snuff.If you're a form over function, "feminine" silhouette type, this coat isn't for you. But if you dig unique design, comfort, & functionality, go for it.

I bought this coat after three of my coworkers wouldn’t stop raving about it—and wow, they were absolutely right. This is hands down the warmest, coziest winter coat I’ve ever owned. I live in a cold, windy area and this jacket has kept me comfortable on even the chilliest days.The quality is fantastic—thick, durable material, a smooth zipper, and a hood that actually stays up and protects from wind. The fit is flattering without being bulky, and I love all the little details like the soft inner lining and deep, zippered pockets.I’ve gotten so many compliments since wearing it, and now I’m the one telling my friends to grab one. If you’re debating, take this as your sign. Trust the coworker hype—this coat is the real deal!

This coat is big, cozy, and warm. It’s like wearing a hug. The many features added to adjust for size and fit differences make this coat truly stand out. They made the difference of this coat fitting me when at first i thought it too small. Using the side zips for additional space (or making the coat more snug) and unsnapping the bilateral snaps by the front closure zipper made it work for me. And in colder weather, I re-snap the ones by the front closure zipper that adds a little more toast to its “toastyness”. The numerous pockets are essential for true winter coats. Who wants to carry a bag when it’s super cold outside? Not me, therefore, the pockets become priceless. The added zipper pulls make it very easy to open/close the pockets when one is wearing beefy hand coverings. The pockets for your hands are lined and very warm. The hood is large and beefy and makes it so one can forego a scarf, and sometimes even a hat. I live in Wisconsin and it’s currently 30 degrees below zero with the windchill. This coat is so warm, i would never guess the temp is this low. I’ve worn Lands’ End coats religiously my whole life, that is until i found this coat. It’s a true rival.With all of this praise, i do have some suggestions: add a double-zipper to the open/close front zipper. This is a crucial feature in cold weather environments and almost kept me from buying the coat. One needs the added comfort for sitting in the car, as well as being able to reach your pants pockets without having to unzip the coat completely. Then there’s the great hood, which some of the features that make it great also make it functionally difficult to wear. First, it’s so large and cumbersome that it interferes with your visibility while driving. You either have to take the coat off to drive (which is very cold until the car heats up) or deal with compromised visibility. Therefore, this hood should be removable. One can keep the interior edges and fringe of the hood much cleaner when it’s removable too, which means you can make the coat last longer. Also, since it is so big that you can forego a scarf, with a few added snaps and/or straps, then you could keep the hood from blowing off on windy days. Having to use one less article of clothing is a major plus, and this would be an easy additional feature to add. Actually, all of these suggestions are simple but very crucial to those of us who wear the coat day-in and day-out. A casual wearer might not be bothered as much by these features.

Love the coat. Super warm. It was a little snug on my hips, but with the extendable zippers it fits great. The lining is wonderful and the style is super cute.I took a star off because when I was putting the fur part on the hood one of the connectors popped off before I even used it. The hood also has no way to tighten it to get it to stay in place. It also has a kind of strange scent, but that is going away.