Mountain Hardwear Solamere Soft Shell Jacket (For Women)

This is a quality jacket with a soft lining and water and wind resistant outer shell. It will be handy for a cool day during the summer months. I was disappointed that the sleeves are a little short. I ordered a couple of Mountain Hardware fleece a couple of years back and they must have run slightly long as I was thinking this jacket would have the longer sleeves also. It also fits tight in the arms so not sure if I will keep it. Like I said, nice quality, though. Just wish it was a better fit for me.

Super comfy and true to size with a slim fit that's great for layering. Soft on the inside and smooth on the outside. I bought it for traveling and I'm very pleased with the weight and versatility

Overall, I like this jacket quite a bit. It's a beautiful deep purple color, and the pockets are lined for extra warmth. Also, the cut is flattering, especially since the back is a tad longer than the front. I do wish it was a little warmer (I would wear this jacket alone for 50 degree weather; definitely layer up if it's any colder), but it is just supposed to be a shell. I also ran one of the sleeves under the faucet for a minute, and the jacket remained completely dry afterwards, so it's definitely water resistant. However, there are some small issues with it. First, the jacket itself is quite stiff, maybe because of the waterproof coating? Regardless, the collar doesn't like to stay down, but I'm hoping that will resolve itself after washing it. Second, the sleeve openings are ruched, so they're quite tight, which might be uncomfortable for some. Lastly, this wasn't an issue for me, but I could see fuller-hipped ladies having a problem with this jacket since the hip opening is rather slim and there isn't much give at all in the fabric.

Warm, flattering, great color, well made.