Review on Columbia Women's Kaleidaslope II Jacket: Stay Dry and Comfortable with Waterproof & Breathable Technology by Ricky Habbani

Haven't worn it in the cold yet - this preview is all about the look, fit and colour. I will update as soon as I see the weather. I love the mineshaft color! This is a very versatile color. It looks gray when I wear black and brown when I wear brown - it's the best of both worlds! It's very comfortable, not bulky. It seems a little thin indeed, it will be interesting to test it depending on the weather as the positive reviews say it will keep you warm. My only complaint is the cut on my body. I'm 5'3", 145 lbs (body between an hourglass and a pear) and I think my size makes me almost petite. That's why this jacket doesn't fit perfectly. I ordered medium. The sleeves are too long and the whole upper body (arms, chest and stomach) is frankly too loose for my taste, they weigh down my upper body, although I cannot reduce the size because the end of the jacket (at the end of the jacket is base zipper) hits the widest part my hips. It almost feels like a cramped area. If I decrease the overall size to Small, I don't think I can close the jacket comfortably. So I just have to deal with a larger torso. The jacket has a kind of "tailor" "-Sash at waist (I've seen other jackets make you look like a marshmallow man) so a little extra upper body room isn't a problem. I think it just means I can layer up if needed can wear underneath.