ALPINE NORTH Glacier Women’s Vegan Down Winter Coat with Faux Fur Hood - Parka Jacket for Women

While I live in Charlotte, NC, where the winters are usually mild, we are traveling to Buffalo for Christmas and while there going to a Bills football game. I knew that I needed a heavy winter coat. I read so many reviews and decided on this one. Let me say that I am not someone that spends a lot of money on single items, but at $180 this coat is worth every penny and more. It is obvious why this coat is on the more expensive side - it's very well made and heavy. The pockets are fleece lined and big enough for hands and a phone. There is a pocket on one upper arm maybe for earbuds or something else small. There are also two decent sized pockets on the inside of the coat. The coat zips up easily and has snaps as well. The sleeves are cuffed with thumb holes. There are also snaps on the each side (outside of coat) where you can tighten the waist about an inch or two. The hat is heavy and the faux fur lining will definitely keep the wind out, but is a bit oversized so it may be hard to see side-to-side. I am 5'6", weigh between 165 and 170 and I got the XL to make sure I had room to layer if needed. The coat fit slightly big, exactly what I wanted. The length is just below my butt, which is perfect. And the blue color is beautiful and as pictured. I can't wait to test this in Buffalo next month. Update: We went to the Bills/Patriots game in Buffalo. Temperatures were in the single digits. I did have on layers with such low temperatures, but I did not get cold. In fact, heading back to our vehicle, I was actually too warm. I would have been warm with less layers. This coat is 10 out of 10 for warmth!

I absolutely LOVE my new jacket!! For reference I am: 5'8 1/2" 300 lbs Pear Shaped Hip: 60" Waist: 46" I ordered a size 4X (which is roomy for layers) in the Grape color. (I honestly believe I could have ordered the 3X and it would have fit perfect) Here's a little backstory...We moved to Bahrain 2 1/2 years ago and left all of our winter clothes in storage back in the states because who needs winter clothes in 120 degree heat?? Well, we planned a trip to Germany for Christmas this year and guess what? WE NEED WINTER CLOTHES!! I am plus size woman and have had to order all of my clothes online while living here. (This stresses me out because I am so hard to fit!) I am pear shaped, I carry my weight in my butt, hips, thighs, but also my arms...I usually need the waist of a 22 and the legs of a 24/26 depending on the cut...so lets just say online clothes shopping/trying to determine my size from reviews is EXHAUSTING! I went round and round for months researching winter coats for myself and wondering "would they fit??" We were getting down to the wire and I needed to make a decision. I fell in love with this coat online but desperately wanted it in black but they were sold out in my size :( so I kept shopping around but found myself always coming back to this coat. I bit the bullet and ordered the coat...praying it was true to the color on the computer screen (wine) and not bright purple. The coat arrived on time and when I pulled it out I was instantly in love! The color was even prettier in person!! It's a beautiful deep wine color! I love that there is small high-vis piping on some of the seams that will definitely come in handy at night wearing a dark coat. I love the color of the fur trim (tan), the fur is big and fluffy just what I wanted. There is a bungee around the hood to pull it tighter to your face, but I do wish there was also an adjustment on the back of the hood. The hood is rather large and could definitely use that extra adjustable feature. Also, for me I wish there was one more snap or interior bungees on the sides to cinch in more but I know that I have this problem with just about every top. The jacket is super warm and has tons of pockets! I honestly don't know if I will need my "extra layers" I purchased to keep me warm. All in all I am super happy with my purchase and would absolutely order this jacket again! I hope this helps :)

I'll start by saying I live in Minnesota, it gets down to - 20 with windchill easily. Ive been searching for a coat that can stand the brutal winters here for 25 freaking years. I've tried many different styles, brands, kinds, etc but I've finally found one that will keep me warm ALL WINTER and for at least a few years. I did a ton of looking and comparing before deciding on this coat, I was worried it wouldn't be as perfect as a few others I looked at, that had a higher rating and 4,000 reviews, but I'm SO GLAD I TOOK THE RISK. This coat doesn't have a ton of reviews yet but I promise you, way better than the others with lots of reviews. I never write reviews, but I had to for this coat. It's soft as hell, warm, the freaking fur on the hood is so soft and cozy, it's thick and has a bit of weight when you hold it but somehow doesn't feel heavy when you wear it, 5 whole pockets that are huge, just amazing. I honestly wouldn't change a single thing. Yall can't imagine how long it's taken me to find a coat that can deal with the freezing cold here. FREAKING WORTH IT. 🥰🥰🥰

This coat arrived just in time for the big storm. I really like how warm it is and I love the color (I got the red). The hood is nice and stays up, but the fur fringe can end up blocking a bit of vision. The coat is a great length, I wore it around Bryant park and the cold wind definitely would have frozen my cheeks if I hadn't worn this coat. The sleeve length is perfect and I really like that it is roomy enough for a thick underlayer to be worn on the coldest days, hasn't happened yet, but winter isn't over yet. The zipper is heavy duty and sturdy and so far, has never faltered or caught on my other clothing. My only complaint is with the way the hood is attached to the coat. It is attached with buttons! One of the buttons has already come off. The buttons are small (like the kind you find on a button up blouse) and they have just two holes, which means this one will not be the first to fall off. I can sew the button back on, that isn't the problem, it's just weird that they chose buttons for the hood instead of heavy snaps. Now I have to sew this button back on and I will strengthen the stitches on the other buttons as well because I am hoping this coat will last me for several more winters.

I absolutely LOVE this coat. Shortly after I bought this we had -22° where I live, and this coat held up like a champ! No matter how cold it is outside I feel warm and comfortable. It became like a security blanket for me during the winter, and I get a lot of compliments on this coat! The only thing I will say, is that it is built for COLD weather, not chilly weather. If I'm wearing it inside for even two minutes (like if I put it on and then gather my things to leave) I get so hot 🔥. This is not a jacket you'd wear if you get chilly in like 60° or 70° weather, it's great for below freezing weather and maybe up to like 50° or so; but this is obviously my experience and based on my body temperature and ability to tolerate the cold. HIGHLY recommend this coat for snowy and freezing temperatures. Comfort and warmth is first when you're in these temperatures, but what I love about this coat is you don't compromise on style. 😀 PLUS you can feel good about wearing this coat because it is cruelty-free and made with recycled polyester and cotton!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this parka!!! I’ve had this for a few years now, it keeps me SO warm in brutal MI weather. It’s been below zero windchills all month and I can be out walking the dog at night and the only things cold are my face and gloved hands. I don’t zip it, I just snap it, and it’s still warm enough. It’s a heavy, bulky coat, so I don’t like to wear it everyday unless it’s really cold out. The pockets are lined with fleece (or something similar), the sleeve comes down and has a thumb hole, there are inside pockets as well as outside, it’s just an incredibly warm, well thought out coat!

Warmth/waterproof This jacket was actually really warm. I was snowboarding in 20 degree weather and I was actually hot. I also wore it around and it kept me extremely hot. The jacket was also waterproof. I was snowboarding in the snow and fell a couple of times and at no point did the jacket get wet. Color The jacket I got was the white one. It’s actually a very bright white color. It is also designed for high visability so I was actually kind of easy to spot even in low visability. Utility The jacket had a ton of really deep big pockets. It made carrying things around a lot easier. The only downside was that the “phone” pocket (located on the inside of the jacket near the breast area) is actually really small and didn’t even come close to fitting my iPhone 8. It does have a slightly bigger pocket underneath that pocket but if you’re snowboarding or skiing your phone would be in an uncomfortable spot as it pokes you. This isn’t a big deal but it was a little annoying. Material/quality The jacket is made from really nice warm materials. It is a bit thicker than traditional snowboarding jackets but it was still really high quality. The stitching was really well done as well. The fur is also really nicely made. It got wet a couple of times and it always dried nicely and has not gotten matted and gross like most other fux fur. Overall I would totally recommend this jacket. I used it around town as well as snowboarding and it did a great job at keeping me warm and dry. It’s a nice fitting jacket and looks actually quite stylish and it’s a thicker coat. The only downside was the phone pocket but it’s just a minor inconvenience.

I live in Iowa and it often gets below zero degrees (Fahrenheit) with the wind chill. I actually love winter so I spend a lot of time outside and I need a good coat. This coat is extremely warm. I actually get a bit too warm if it’s more than 25 degrees. Overall, I’m very happy with the coat but there are pros and cons. Pros: -Very warm! -Large pockets. I can easily fit my iPhone and keys (I have four keys on a clip with a lanyard) in one pocket and still have room for my hand. I also love the inside pockets. -The hood is warm and fits great. I was a bit worried reading some reviews that said the hood was too big. It does look big as the fur around the edge is thick, but the hood fits nicely and doesn’t droop over my eyes like other hoods. -The sleeves have cuffs that keep the wind out and keeps your hands warm. -The zipper works well so far and doesn’t get caught when zipping up. Cons: -It is a bit bulky. I probably could have ordered a size down but I’m ok with the extra room. I’m not sure if it would be less bulky though, even if I did size down. -While the cuffs on the sleeves keep you warm, it makes it difficult to wear gloves/mittens or roll up your sleeves (like if you need to wash your hands). -I wish it was a bit longer. It goes down to about mid-thigh. It would be nice if it was knee-length.

I have never bought a coat without trying it on , so this was very risky for me to spend this kind of money without seeing it first. I was so happy when I opened the package and put it on. It fit exactly as the ad said it would. I am an XL and this coat still gives ne room to put on a heavy sweater and not feel like it’s too tight. The sleeve length is perfect and it is very warm. I wore it while we had a couple of weeks of -35 weather. I fed horses every day and was very comfortable. The hood is nice and big and even has a drawstring to tighten it up around the face in a blizzard. I like that the collar has fleece on the inside so when you zipper it all the way up it’s soft and warm against the face. It also has a nice little waist adjustment on the side on the outside that allows you to bring in the waist a couple of inches if you want that trimmer silhouette. The only thing that I wish is that it had a real fur trim. Faux fur is ratty and so not high end. All faux fur is made from petroleum products and I would much rather have a trim that is organic. It would look and feel much nicer and be actually being warmer as that what fur does. Other than that I am very happy with this product and am impressed with the quality that Alpine North puts into this product as well as the sizing that is so accurate.

This is a great coat. I bought an x-large thinking there would be room for a sweater not realizing that the coat would be warm enough without an extra layer. The hood is held on by a zipper and can be removed. The sleeves can be kept in place and not ride up by a thumb slit in the cuff. This is a vegan coat and is truly warm and light to wear. I would recommend this and find it is as warm as the goose down coat I wore before.

Très beau manteau, confortable, il me fait super bien (moi qui a du poids en trop). Il aurait pu être plus serré, l’air passe dessous. Il est chaud jusqu’à - 14 degrés Celsius. Plus froid que ça, il fait froid, mais c’est peut-être à cause qu’il n’est pas assez serré. Il a une belle longueur, pas trop long ( je mesure 5 pieds 6), le manteau fini sous les fesses. Il cache l’entièreté des fesses. Pour le froid, mettre une veste ou chandail chaud, ça règle le problème. Bon achat, je l’aime beaucoup.

This is such an amazing jacket! It is bar-none the warmest one that I have ever owned. I only need one layer of clothes underneath it, where my past jackets have needed several layers to keep me warm. The fit is great, with long sleeves. The high neck has a soft lining, and snaps up comfortably, so that a scarf is not really needed. The main pockets are very large. The hood is simply fabulous! It is very large with alot of long fake fur. My head keeps warm even without a hat. The hood is so large that it almost covers my entire face if I pull it forward. I am so happy with my purchase! Way to go Apine North...you nailed it! 👍

I love this coat. I was nervous ordering online but could not find quality plus size coats in my area. I was very happy I placed the order. The coat is very warm but not heavy. The coats great quality and I anticipate it will last for years to come. I love the pockets and that they aren’t small. They are nice and roomy if you have a big phone or just want to have your hands in them to stay warm. Oddly I noticed reviews that mentioned the coat being 10lbs. It definitely is NOT 10lbs. It is a great coat for Canadian winter weather. I got the 4x. I made sure to do a quick measure to ensure best fit. The sizing chart was easy to follow and true to size. I still have room to wear sweaters under the coat of need be. My only disappointment wasn’t with the coat itself but that Alpine North (the vendor) had a huge sale the week I bought my coat. Amazon doesn’t honour the price of the vendor even though they sold it directly from Alpine North. Over all the coat is definitely a quality product and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a good warm coat for winter.