I wanted to replace my current fleece with a jacket that was both warm, compressible for packing and good looking. The first two jackets I tried were top of the line jackets by other manufacturers. I have found that many women's outdoor items are becoming more and more contoured. That may be great for town, but I want enough room to comfortably layer a windvest under my fleece. I want to have the same layering options that men are given, but it's difficult if the clothing is too contoured.
Third time was the charm. My Denali Thermal Jacket not only allows comfortable layering, but is the most comfortable, warmest fleece I've ever owned. I've also never had more complements on a jacket. It's a keeper.