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[mbcdefg]

I got an email from Nordstrom Rack today about a North Face sale event. I Clicked to check it out because I need a new winter coat. Anyone familiar with how North Face fits?

There are a bunch of parkas under $200 ... and the Arctic II parka is marked down to $35.99 (from $299). But only in black and only size L or 3XL.

I’m debating if I should order the 3XL to try. Normally I wear a 1x or 2x, depending on the brand and fit of the shirt or coat. The reviews all say that North Face runs a bit small so I’d normally go with a 2x, but is a 3XL worth a $36 gamble? I can always return it, right? I figured the sizing might work out because I’ll likely have multiple layers underneath, but I’m short and the sleeves might wind up being too long.

If it helps, I tried on a 1x Michael Kors parka last year at Macy’s Backstage (and stupidly waited too long to go back and buy it - all the coats were gone by the time I got back) and it fit really well. So if I don’t buy this North Face coat, or if I do and it doesn’t work out, I’ll probably end up ordering a MK parka from Macy’s before winter arrives.

[madringal]

My experience is that it fits true to size.

Do you have a link? When I searched it it came up as $179.

[lessel]

I agree NorthFace runs a bit small. Plus, I dress in layers in winter so I'd probably generally want something more roomy.

[ellipses84]

Is it returnable? If I wasn’t sure, I’d order both and return one. I have a Rack 5 minutes away though, so it’s easy to take online returns back in person.

[lessel]

So, I just went poking around because I didn't realize NorthFace had plus sizes. I have a XL fleece jacket from them back when I was a size 12, which I am decidedly no longer.

I'm looking at their website and their sizes run L, XL, XXL, 3X. In my brain that's probably a 2X and not a true plus-size 3X.

ETA: Never mind? I just clicked on another jacket that is 1X, 2X, 3X... so maybe different sizes for different styles? I still maintain the one above is probably more a 2X, but maybe they go up to actual 3X in other styles. 

[goldengirlz]

A North Face for $36 is a great deal! My mom still has (and will wear) a 3-in-1 that she bought in 1999!

No harm in buying it at that price. Even if you can’t return it, you could always donate it. That’s like a dinner entree at a mid-tier NYC restaurant!

[sandandsea]

I agree it runs a bit small. I’m usually between a l and xl due to my busy and broad shoulder and go with a xl with north face. I find their pants true to size.

[mbcdefg]

Aug 17, 2020 11:44:05 GMT -5 madringal said:

My experience is that it fits true to size.

Do you have a link? When I searched it it came up as $179.

I should’ve jumped on it when I had the chance. It’s not there anymore

It was this style but in black: www.nordstromrack.com/events/385302/products/3226011/the-north-face-arctic-ii-faux-fur-trim-parka?color=DEEP%20GARNE

[Susie]

I might try it because I have a Rack nearby that I could return to without paying return shipping, and what the hell. If I didn't have a good way to return for free, I probably wouldn't roll the dice because I feel like the odds are less than 50% that 3x would fit. Sounds like 2x might be ideal.

[sparty04]

I have that coat and I’d say it runs on the smaller size of being TTS if that makes sense