Estelle Women's belted down parka

The Estelle Parka is hands down the best quality jacket I have ever owned. Triple F.A.T. Goose did not skimp on quality of materials or quality of construction. The jacket also is so, so warm. I tend to get cold very easily, but I can wear this jacket to about 10 degrees Fahrenheit with just a thin long-sleeved shirt underneath. Function aside, the jacket also is very fashionable. Though its not form-fitting, I still feel and look like I have a shape. My only complaint about the jacket is that the outer fabric is slightly noisy, but I find that to be expected with a wind and waterproof fabric of this quality. Overall, this jacket is a much better option than the competitors!

I love my Estelle Parkra. It's a great length that keeps me warm, and with this year's arctic freeze, isn't easy to do. I love the belt around the middle, easily my favorite feature! Also the pockets are a great size

I love the jacket. Very warm and comfortable. Only reason they did not get 5 stars is because they did not apply the 5% discount on my first purchase and when I contacted the company I did not get a response.

It hasn't been cold enough in Chicago for me to use this yet at home but I took this coat to Iceland in October and it kept me warm and dry in the wind, rain and cold. Hiked a glacier, went whale watching & walked/hiked all across the country and I was warm & dry the whole time.

I bought the Estelle jacket in Navy. The jacket is great, is extremely warm and fits true to size. I also liked the belt since it makes the jacket a bit form fitting, which I prefer. Length is perfect since it hit just at the knee and I wanted a jacket that provided some leg coverage as well. I am 5'4" and bought the XS. I would have loved to give it 5 stars but I am giving it only 3 for two big reasons -

1) The hood is lined with real fur. I should have paid more attention to the product details before buying it. I would never buy anything that has real fur on it but by the time I realized it, it was too late. I was in half a mind to return the jacket but I had worn it a few times already and it didn't seem like the right thing to do. I got in touch with someone at the company and they said that they use ethical methods that are globally standard but somehow it just does not feel right to me
2) The jacket zipper is terrible. The zipper and the clasp were somewhat frayed when I got the jacket and it continues to get stuck when I wear it. I was too lazy to return the jacket but this is not something I expected from a company that is supposed to be making good quality winter wear and especially, something that is relatively expensive.

Other than these, the jacket works really well. If you want to buy it, go ahead but you will have to live with the fact that the hood lining is real fur....