Customer Reviews Columbia Plus Size Benton Springs™ II Long Hoodie

Zipper is hard to start, can't get it connected at base to zip up frequently.

I was a huge fan of your previously designed benton spring hoodies (they were all that I would wear over the course of the chilly, upstate NY winters) and highly recommend to friends/family. I adored the long length, flattering style (non-boxy), long sleeves (great for putting over gloves in the winter), wide arm holes, and the zipper design (allowing me to wear my hoodies often without the zipper splitting). As a loyal and returning costumer, I was beside myself with excitement when my new hoodies arrived today in the mail. However, after wearing the hoodie throughout the day, I was very disappointed. I will start out with the pros: the overall material continues to provide unlimited warmth and has a nice and cozy feel, however, cons: the size (XL) that I have always ordered in the past is significantly tighter in the shoulders, the arm holes are much narrower and sleeves are significantly shorter in length, the zipper has already split (bc they have gone with a 2 zipper system, which lacks in durability), and the zipper starts much lower on the jacket, which makes the hoodie a tighter fit around the waste/butt area (not as flattering, more boxy shaped, unlike previously designed 13' 14' hoodie). Unfortunately, I will not purchase this winter staple to add to my winter collection.

This jacket was a gift to me from my husband for Christmas. I usually wear a 1X but I told him to buy a 2X because I wanted to wear it over layers. I was excited to receive it until I wore it the first time. The body fit OK - it was a little snug for a 2x. But the sleeves were ridiculous. I could hardly get my arms into them. I measured the sleeve width compared to an older Columbia fleece jacket I own. The old jacket had sleeves that measured 7 1/2 " wide. This new jacket had sleeves that measure 6" wide. No wonder it doesn't fit. I probably won't wear it again. If you don't like tight sleeves, don't order this jacket

Not the quality I expect from Columbia. Fit is weird - sleeves too long and slim ( I ordered a 1X for heavens sake, which I thought would have allowed for a bit of heft!), torso too tight, fleece not the same quality as other jackets I have bought from you. Good zipper, good idea, bad execution. I will donate it to a warm coat drive going on and hope it works for someone, somewhere. Very disappointing.

Doesn't hang right due to being too lite weight. Also the darts in the back make it unflattering for plus size gals. I expected it to be softer and heavier. Very disappointed in this item.

Sent back things are running on the small side, I found out with a few other items

I wore this twice, put my phone in one pocket and my keys in the other and both pockets have holes in them bow and I cannot use them.

its seems very cheaply made....disappointed in quality...I will be returning

I had to return this jacket. I was so looking forward to it. I have been such a fan of Columbia jackets in the past, although, I admit I have always worn men's in the past, since I am really tall for a woman, and the sleeves are usually too short on women's jackets. I thought I would try this one, since it is really long. It was so tight in the sleeves, I could not get it on, even over a light t-shirt. I guess it is back to the men's section for me. Why can't you make a women's jacket that fits???

I read the reviews and looked at the the pictures. Most reviews said that it ran big. I should have ordered up. I put it on over a long sleeve shirt and could'nt close it. I then tried with a short sleeve shirt and could zipper it, but I didnt want a fitted jacket. The pictures showed that the back was boxy, not fitted.

Let me start of with how soft this jacket is. It's soooo soft and comfortable. It fits great and is very flattering. I've worn this jacket a total of 3 times in the last 15 hours. That's how long I've had it. This jacket was poorly stiched together. The seam on the sleave already has a 4 inch gap where the seam split. I'm torn on if I return the jacket then wait two weeks before getting a replacement or if I just stitch my new jacket back together. I just wish the jacket was stitched better or it would be a great jacket!

True to size but the zipper sucks. It doesn’t always zip up ?

I have been looking for a fleece jacket with a hood. I purchased a fleece jacket without a hood last year at the Columbia outlet store and absolutely love it but wish it had a hood for unexpected rain. When I found this jacket it was perfect for my needs. I was a little disappointed in the fit, however. The jacket was snug in the midriff area and the upper arms while wearing light summer clothes underneath. It would never work wearing winter clothing underneath. Also the sleeves were long, down to my knuckles. I ordered my size based on previous "true to size" reviews. I ended up returning the jacket to Columbia. It is no longer on sale to try the next size up.

I bought this because my other Columbia jacket doesn't have a hood. I was very disappointed. The jacket was very unflattering and the material was thin and not what I have come to expect from Columbia.

This jacket was a HUGE disappointment. Save your money and do not buy this. The fleece was very cheap. The zipper does not function well - it is a constant struggle - actually I have to have my husband zip this up because you basically cannot zip it up yourself. AWFUL! I bought the 1X which usually is very ample for me but I like having a lot of room when I drive. The sleeves are very tight. Poor sizing.