Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Jacket - Women's

January 20, 2012

I just bought this jacket and they sent me an older model than shown in the picture (it doesn't have functioning cuff gaiters and a few other details are different), but the one I have does indeed have a waist hem cinch (only in the back though - it can't throughout because of the hem-to-pit venting). Hope that helps!

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Outdoor Research Enigma Jacket - Women's

Outdoor Research Enigma Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 January 19, 2012

First off, this jacket is beautifully constructed. No doubts about the quality whatsoever. That being said, it is NOT cut for a woman. Tight in the hips and absolutely HUGE in the shoulders and arms. There's enough extra fabric in the shoulders and arms to make another miniature coat for my daughter. I looked ridiculous, like a muscle head macho guy for Halloween. I'm 5'6" and about 145lbs and wear a size medium in just about every brand. If I were to have sized down to the small in hopes of getting the shoulders smaller, the hip area would have been way too tight for layers and ski pants. If you're an "apple-shaped" woman with larger shoulders than hips, this jacket may work for you.

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Beautiful Jacket!

Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Jacket - Women's

Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 19, 2012

I bought this jacket primarily for skiing and mountaineering, but I've yet to test it out. First impressions: impeccably constructed, the berry plum color is beautiful, lots of details, the hip to pit zip is awesome (especially if you're wearing a harness), does not seem like it will be all that warm, but it definitely has room for layers. Though it is more fitted than the OR Enigma Gore-Tex jacket and would probably require thin or compressible layers (down). The zip-off balaclava liner seems like a good idea, but it will be interesting to see how it plays out with having long hair (great idea for the guys, not so great for the gals). I'm 5'6", 145 lbs and the M fits well with layering room.

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