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4.5
I am a HUGE fan of the Columbia Kruser Ridge soft shell. I have it in three colors and wear them alllll the time when the cool air finally arrives in the fall...and even through the winter and spring. I find them to be colorful and cheery and the fit for me is just fantastic. I am 5'7" and weigh about 162 pounds. The medium works quite well. It is fitted and very VERY flattering and slimming. I have room for a light shirt or two layered underneath, but likely not a heavy sweater.One of my favorite things about this jacket is the complete free range of movement that I have in my arms. The jacket is roomy in the shoulders, but not too much so...just enough to make it so I can raise my arms up over my head and the jacket doesn't ride up. LOVELY and a rare thing for me. The arms are too long for me, but I just roll the wrists up into a cuff...problem solved. And this jacket has a WONDERFUL length...long enough to cover a longer shirt. Why are companies making jackets so short these days when athletic wear (shirts) are so long? This one covers that base beautifully.As for color, I have the Stormy Blue: It's a bit deeper than shown and is a cooler blue. It's really pretty. My Haute Pink is not as electric as shown on the site...it's a bit deeper and in truth, much prettier in person. The plum seems to be pretty close to the same.These jackets are amazingly warm. They block the wind completely and rain beads up on them...although I'm sure in a long downpour the rain might eventually soak through. But the jacket dries VERY quickly. Since the jacket is stain resistant, it is ideal for camping, hiking or anything else that takes you outdoors. But it is pretty enough to wear in town shopping. It is more like a tailored blazer than a sport jacket. I really like that about it.
