RedSuedeShoes
03-12-2013, 02:43 PM
Oh dear. My favorite jacket (which I have worn every single day for 8 months/year for the last 3 years!) got a big new snag in a thread today and it looks pretty bad. I may be able to help it a little, but I think it's time to start looking for a deal on a replacement.
I'd love another down (this one is actually synthetic down) jacket that will fit narrow shoulders/short arms. No hood. This one is from LL Bean and they don't make it anymore. I bought it during a big sale so I paid under $50 for it. I've ordered from Lands End a lot through the years and have had bad experiences with their outerwear - some jackets/coats from them have been fine, but many have had some element that drove me crazy (necks too tight to zip all the way up, sleeves/shoulders too small, poor fit/cut), so that's not my first choice. Patagonia gets great reviews, but sounds like their down jackets have long sleeves which I really don't need.
Anyone have recommendations of where else to check? I've checked Eddie Bauer, LL Bean, Patagonia.
I'd love another down (this one is actually synthetic down) jacket that will fit narrow shoulders/short arms. No hood. This one is from LL Bean and they don't make it anymore. I bought it during a big sale so I paid under $50 for it. I've ordered from Lands End a lot through the years and have had bad experiences with their outerwear - some jackets/coats from them have been fine, but many have had some element that drove me crazy (necks too tight to zip all the way up, sleeves/shoulders too small, poor fit/cut), so that's not my first choice. Patagonia gets great reviews, but sounds like their down jackets have long sleeves which I really don't need.
Anyone have recommendations of where else to check? I've checked Eddie Bauer, LL Bean, Patagonia.