Fit Tip
Fit Tip for the Women's Covert Cardigan Jacket: This is an athletically cut jacket; most customers size up one size to achieve a relaxed fit. Hood is generously sized to accommodate a helmet if it is worn as a layering piece.
Description
Altrec.com Product Description:
It looks like wool. It even feels like wool, but the highly successful and popular Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan covers you in a fast-drying and lightweight Polartec® Thermal Pro® sweater knit fabric that's superbly designed for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and winter walks. The Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan is a fashionable alternative to the standard fleece-style appearance and fits in easily at work or out on cool social events. Unzip the full-length front zipper on sunny days and you're ready to chill.
- Breathable and fast-drying 100% polyester 10 oz. Polartec® Thermal Pro® sweater knit fabric
- Convenient Full-length front zip
- Zippered dual front pockets with laminated zippers
- Gusseted underarm sleeves for mobility
- Stretch woven laminated sleeve pocket
- Weight: 12.2 oz. (347 g.) in medium size
Customer Reviews (33)
Arc'teryx: Women's Covert Cardigan Jacket -
33 Reviews
Kelley Watson - 2005-12-15
Al l the bases covered! This cardigan is tops! I love the trim fit and it truly can lend itself to dressier outfits because of it's sleek fit and fabric. As far as I am concerned it is a no brainer buying this one!!!
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2007-10-19
Fabulous At the same time that it's incredibly warm, this Arc'teryx jacket has excellent design in details - I would say, typical for this brand. It has beautiful combination of colors and form that respects femininity. Besides sporty, it has modern and futuristic look.
In one word, it is excellent. You will feel confident wearing this jacket.
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2008-02-05
Great jacket! This jacket is warm, and looks great!
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Mariette Schleikorn - 2008-02-09
Great Jacket Fits right and feel very comfortable! I thought it was going to be too warm in LA, but actually perfect for going out at night time. Really like the style and color.
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2005-12-01
Warm and good looking Once again Arc'teryx has combined great looks and quality which causes me to at other brands less and less.
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2007-03-06
Stylish, warm Another quality Arc'teryx product, stylish, warm. Fits true to size. While not cut roomier for layering if order usual size, fitted style of Covert Cardigan makes great layer for UNDERNEATH something else, e.g. under shell for skiing, backcountry, etc.
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2008-01-16
Snuggly and stylish This fleece is super soft. The outside looks like a knit but the inside is brushed so that it's fuzzy like a normal fleece. The fit is perfect- I usually wear a size 4-6 and I ordered size small.
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J. Taylor - 2007-01-10
Elegant and Warm The Covert Cardigan from Arc'teryx is well designed - from a style viewpoint as well as being totally functional. You will look good while you stay warm!
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2006-03-01
fits great Love this item. I love to wear fleeces and this one fits the best - doesn't look bulky at all. The cut is fantastic
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2005-11-03
The Most Amazing Sweater I've Ever Owned. The day after I recieved this sweater (it fit perfectly, but when does Arc'Teryx never fit perfectly?) I took it on a 12 mile 2500 foot elevation gain hike. When I finished, I looked back on the hike, and realized that not once was I too cold, or too warm. This sweater is almost frightening in how well it does what a sweater should do-keep you comfortable.
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2008-01-09
i love this jacket i have the green olive color, which is looks really nice with my hair and skin color, and it is so comfortable to wear...plush fleece on the inside, more durable wool-like feel on the outside.
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happy outdoors woman - 2006-02-15
quality product beautiful jacket/fleece, easy care, excellent fit, quality Arc'Teryx brand. very comfortable, can dress up or down, wonderful product!
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2008-07-21
Great jacket This jacket is warm and the fitted style looks great. I get lots of compliments for the colour.
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david - 2007-01-24
Great They fit small.It is sleek and stylish and comfortable and versatile.its highly recommended!
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Patricia Dubuc - 2006-09-19
but not warm enough A lot of person have recommend this cardigan for wearing under a gore-tex jacket. But I'm not quite sure that this will be enough warm for winter time. After reflection my best pick souldn't be the MAVERICK AR JACKET. Therefore, this jacket is really comfortable and the fabric is soft.
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Robyn Walton - 2005-12-29
beautiful and functional The Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan is my favorite "fleece" jacket. I don't know how they do it -- it really appears to be a fine knit, but it's just as comfortable and practical as the fleece we all know and love. It washes really well, the color is vibrant without being over the top (I have the turquoise) the fit is very flattering, and I get compliments EVERY time I wear it. Absolutely love it.
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Leslie W. - 2007-01-28
I'm buying more! I probably wear this fleece too much......but I love it. I wear it alone, I wear it over a performance shirt, I wear it under my hard-shell or my down jacket. It's slim-fitting in a great material that holds it shape. I give it a five!
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TC - 2006-01-11
Excellent The greatest Christmas present I got this year. Arc'teryx does it once again. Great tight weave on this fabric and form fitted for optimal mobility. Great choice.
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Lea B, Minnesota - 2007-01-28
My favorite Jacket! Gorgeous blue color! Perfect fit! I get so many compliments.
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2006-02-13
Quality and looks. Got this cardigan for my birthday. Love it. Light weight warmth with great look. Have worn it everywhere from church to running with my dogs - looks great with everything and so comfortable. I'll definitely have it with me on my next ski trip. I especially love the sleeve length and gusseted underarms, which keep sleeves from pulling up when reaching or driving. Delighted!
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2006-09-11
Disappointed ! I like the fit alot as it's not too bulky BUT I'm very disappointed in the color. In the website, it appears to be camel with olive zipper patches and instead it's a dull beige/grey with charcoal-like zipper patches. This color is not good on me. Also, my duty was $24 and I was expecting it to come included with the price and shipping.
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2007-08-23
Nice, but runs small! I have two, love them! But even the Mediums are very fitted - I usually wear a size 8. If you want a roomier fit go up at least one size.
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Krystynna Woods - 2008-05-26
A must for Students! I have worn this jacket so much. Its perfect as an underlayer because it fits under a coat and isn't too warm in the classroom. Its also great on its own because it cuts out the wind and is water resistant.
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2007-02-04
Warm without bulk This jacket has a great fitted shape that you can usually only find in a very thin jacket. It is warm and soft. Basmati color is very versatile.
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Kevin Bauer - 2008-01-04
The ultimate mid layer Got this for my wife and she absolutely loves it. It's her second one. Great warmth and fit. Works great as a mid layer, never too hot, never too cold. Been in 15-40 degree weather and performs great throughout that range.
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2007-09-21
Warm and Cozy A stylish fleece option for those cool temps during the spring and fall months.
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EF - 2006-02-02
lightweight warmth This jacket is great--extremely light, yet warm.
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Emine Clark - 2008-02-15
comfortable fit I love this jacket. It fits well, comfortable and very soft. I'd buy another one. I agree with those people who said, not warm enough, but I'd still give five stars to this product cause i love its comfort and fit so much. I wore it under Arc'teryx shell while snowboarding, at times did not feel very warm I must say.
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2007-01-20
Great midlayer or around-town sweater This has replaced several other fleeces I own. Very warm and cozy but not bulky. Nicely fitted. I'm a big fan of the wool look. Although it's very warm if there's no wind, it's not very windproof at all.
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2006-01-22
Perfect Another great Arc'teryx jacket! Warm and stylish with nice, slim fit.
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Diane - 2007-01-03
Great jacket - trim yet comfortable fit. Looks good in most any setting from work to the trail.
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2006-04-10
Classy, but not warm enough Very classy style, but unfortunately, not as warm as I was led to believe.
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2008-05-07
Love it! The covert cardigan is more of a sweater than a "jacket." Although not windproof, this piece is quite cozy. You will fall in love with it from the moment you put it on. The fit is sleek and neat. Arc'teryx seems to have altered their sizing on these recently. I usually wear a small in most tops and jackets, and when I bought one of these two years ago, I had to buy a medium. When I bought another recently, I went back to my true size of a small, and it fits fantastically. I noticed the same sizing differences recently in the covert collar zip sweaters. Buy your true size for a semi-fitted appearance. The raisin color is darker and nicer than what it appears. The wasabi has garnered lots of complements. These sweaters have always washed well (machine wash, hang dry) for me without pilling or fading.
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