ALPHA INDUSTRIESWomen's Elyse Parka Coat

After debating between a medium and a large I used the sizing for the Elyse jacket on the Alpha industries site and large was perfect. I'm 5'7 180lbs and large wasn't too big as I feared fit just perfectly. I'm looking forward to using it in this Canadian winter.

I tested this coat against one that has omni-heat technology to figure out which kept me warmer. I stood outside at different times in each coat, warming up between tests, and taking the temperature inside of the coats. This coat averaged 10 degrees warmer than the other. It is heavier in weight than other coats and especially the omni-heat one I tried, but keeping me warm was my priority. I live in northern Utah, so you know what climate I'm using it in. I don't have to layer up underneath and I'm perfectly warm down to my mid-thighs (I'm 5'0" so the coat goes about to my knees). I love it! I've used it almost daily for a couple of months now and it hasn't shown any wear. Solid construction. The "fur" fringe on the hood is removable. the fuzzy white interior faux fur extends from inside of the hood down to the waist line. There is an extra button included and an interior pocket. I love that you can unzip the bottom and keep the top zipped to make sitting/squatting easier but stay warm.

Absolutely fantastic coat!perfect fit and lovely details.Really well made.I am size 12 and M fits perfectly-not too snug but nittoo loose either-JUST RIGHT.Very happy with the purchase,worth the money!

Love this parka. It's super warm and the hood is amazing. Definitely happy with my purchase and would recommend.

I was looking for a non-down super warm jacket that looks stylish and not ridiculously priced like canada goose, no thanks. This jacket is perfect! super warm and the hood is huge and warm, and if necessary will keep the snow out in a serious blizzard. I get lots of compliments on it! I am usually a small or XS depending on brand, I bought an XS and it is not snug in any way, it fits perfect! My only complaint is sometimes the zipper is hard to zip up.