For some reason as I get older I cant stand wearing winter coats anymore! We live in PA so it gets cold but nothing too bad!
I always see people wearing North Face jackets - are they warm? Are they worth the money? Is there something out there similar but cheaper?
Also if you own a North Face - which one?
cantaloupe / 6800 posts
They are really warm! I have one but it doesn't ever get that cold here and i'm hot by nature so I don't wear it often because it's so freaking hot!
Columbia is similar! Anything fleece, really.
I have a solid black Denali.
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-denali-jacket_2.html
grapefruit / 4584 posts
We love them! Hubby and I each have several (including Denalis, which seem to be the classic), and we got LO a hooded fluffy Denali this winter, too! they wear very well/are worth the money in terms of being higher quality than something you'd buy at say...old navy, and you can sometimes save if you shop online ski/outdoor sports sites for last seasons' colors.
papaya / 10473 posts
I have been wearing the same one for about 6 years and it looks brand new. I bought it in the largest child size to save money - I think it translates to a women's size medium. I don't remember which one it is, but its nylon and the fuzzy stuff.
squash / 13208 posts
@grizz: Oh great tip! I can wear kids size XL so I do that too sometimes!
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
I have several (I get them for 1/3 of the cost through work) and I think they are worth the money for sure, I've had several items for 5+ years and it has held up great.
Colombia has similar items, and actually I've seen Target have some similar pullovers/fleeces as well.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
I love mine but it always catches my stray hairs, which drives me bonkers. I spend more time peeling hair off of it than I do enjoying wearing it.
grapefruit / 4663 posts
I have one that my mom got at a resale shop for $20 several years ago and I love it. I've had other brands of fleece and they aren't as warm to me, so I think its something with the brand.
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
I think they're over priced, to be honest, but I got my Denali new on ebay for like $75 a few years ago I think. I wear it because I sweat in a thick jacket. I don't wear it because it's "NORTH FACE" lol. it's warm, but if it's going to be freezing/ice/wind/etc, I'd wear a normal jacket.
but for regular 30 degree days (i'm in New England), it's fine for me.
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
@mediagirl: ugh..mine is so gross! always covered in my hair and my dog's hair, even though I don't let him touch it haha! and it always seems to gather in the armpits and under the arms. so embarrassing if I don't catch it in time.
grapefruit / 4584 posts
I tried the kids' XL trick and wasn't happy with the result, so you may want to try one on in store before buying online. I typically wear an adult xs and found the kids XL to be a lot wider than that size, which surprised me! It still fits me I guess, but the look is very different/much less tailored than the adult jacket, IMO.
pear / 1998 posts
I don't have a North Face jacket, but a friend has a fleece jacket and since they have a lifetime warranty, she has gotten it replaced every few years (three times total, for free) because it started to pill.
pomelo / 5678 posts
I actually prefer Patagonia. We wear all patagonia everything. Even LO. It is excruciatingly cold here so it is worth it to us.
coconut / 8430 posts
I have a North Face fleece and it's warm but I think it's a bit overpriced! I would only buy it on sale.
Just like you I've found that I hate wearing a winter jacket. I usually just wear a vest.
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