...but alas, I was foiled again by my "athletic" shoulders. I'm a fairly small woman (5'5", 131 lbs) but am no frail betty. I train hard and actually have a fair amount of muscle so I sized up to a medium in the hope that it would allow for a down sweater underneath. I have the Stoic softshell hoodie and the fit is PERFECT so I was hopeful that the Stash would be cut similarly. Unfortunately, even with a tanktop, the armholes were uncomfortably snug. The fit would not have allowed even for a light baselayer. The cut was exceptionally flattering to waist and hips. I considered sizing up to a LARGE, but the sleeve length on the medium was already generous (ending at the knuckle)and I felt a large would just engulf my hands. The fabric was lovely with a dry "hand" - even trying it on in 100 degree sweltering heat, I did not sweat and it seemed to wick well. I have regretfully returned the shell only because of the sizing issue. The jacket is bomber if you're looking for a very simple, superlight shell to stash in your pack but size carefully if you have even slightly well developed musculature.

Received this today and took it straight to the gym for a grueling 2 hour AC-free workout in a humid, 90 degree gym. The Contact Rib Tank performed admirably. It did not cling, bunch or ride up, dried in record time after my workout and remained odor-free. I purchased in black and have no problem with opacity but the fabric is super-fine. I can see where it might be more revealing in lighter colors. I generally wear a 6-8/ 34B. The sizing chart recommended a small but I was concerned about cling due to the ribbing - I purchased this in a medium and am super happy with the fit. Highly recommended!

Love, love, LOVE this jacket. At an athletic 5"5', 131 lbs, I generally average a size 6-8 in jackets and a 4 in pants. I sized up to a medium in order to facilitate layering for backcountry skiing and because I tend to have issues with sizing jackets over my well developed shoulders. The cut and fit on this is superb - the dolman sleeve gives ample room in the shoulders/armpit area, the princess seamed waist skims down to the hip and the extra high, zip up neck ensures that drafts won't chill your neck. Stoic has somehow made this jacket both roomy AND body conscious. The super-stretchy softshell is faced with an extra-soft fleecing inside. I had my doubts that something this stretchy could be truly windproof, but this jacket has become my go-to for journeys in the Jeep with the top down on cool evenings. Super warm, breathable and comfortable- I get compliments EVERY time I wear it.

My boyfriend bought these as a Christmas gift for me. I was skeptical of the inner liner idea as I've never found two-in-one's to be particularly effective, but 686 seems to have gotten it right with the Smarty pant. The pant is VERY comfortable, on and off the slopes and the warmest ski/snowboard pant I've ever worn. Dealing with undoing the outer snaps and zipper in conjunction with the inner liner snaps and tie can be cumbersome (don't have too many beers apres before hitting the ladies room!), but for someone who runs cold in the heat of summer, this pant is a godsend. The plethora pf pockets is convenient and the quality of the stitching and construction is really top-notch. The velcro waist tabs offer more customization for me given that I have a smaller waist and curvy hips. The pant is not particularly slimming given that it IS two pants in one, but I can live with the styling given that it's otherwise comfortable, warm and functional. I'm so pleased with the comfort, warmth and performance of this pant that I'm actually planning to purchase a pair in black to go with my ski instruction uniform!