Helly Hansen Women's Seven J Waterproof, Windproof, and Breathable Rain Jacket with Hood

This rain jacket is exactly what I was looking for. The material is a little thicker than most cheap rain shells, so it looks and feels like better quality. It's also quite water proof, although I haven't yet tested it in continuous downpour. But most importantly the fit and the cut is exactly what I've been missing from so many other shells. I'm 5'8" with a full hourglass frame, 40"B/30"W/48"H, wider shoulders. So I really struggle to find jackets that fit well. This jacket has room for my hips and shoulders, without being super wide and boxy in the stomach area. I have a long neck too, and the hood is big enough to actually keep my face kinda dry EVEN WITH A PONYTAIL!!! Definitely worth the money. The large fits very comfortably and has room for layers since I live in a colder climate. In warmer places I might have gone with Medium. Hope this helps!

High quality for sure, fits nicely, though as other reviews says is pretty fitted through the body, but nice room in the shoulders. I usually wear XL in most things and that is what I ordered and it fits well though slightly more snug though the mid section due to my constant dietary indiscretions. I have another HH raincoat which is the same size and fits very similarly. The color is a beautiful fusia color not the dark orange it shows in the picture! The fabric is nice and doesn’t feel plasticy or stiff. Haven’t had any rain yet so wore it out in a very stiff wind and it was cozy and wind-proof. Hood seemed to fit nicely. I have no doubt it will be water proof as all HH stuff is. Nice pockets, zipper and velcro on sleeves to make adjustable at wrist. I LOVE it!

I am a mail carrier on a walking route. Not only was it cold (35-40 degrees) but it rained the entire time I was walking. This jacket was a life saver. The water rolled right off like a car windshield with rain X. Since I was out there for hours on end the water did stick eventually in some spots where it was just constant rain but it never seeped through inside the jacket I stayed dry and warm the entire time. It also didn’t take long for the jacket to dry once I was out of the rain which was very helpful. I am 5’3/ 130 pounds and purchased a size small and still had room to fit a hoodie underneath. The jacket is a little more expensive but the quality is unmatched and worth every penny!

If you're pear shaped like me, you may want to pass on this waterproof jacket. I wear a small in every outdoor jacket I own. From Patagonia to North Face to Arc'teryx. I purchased this jacket in Medium so I could wear bulky wool sweaters underneath for a vacation, but when I tried to zip it up after trying it on for the first time while wearing a T-shirt and jeans, I could barely zip it because it was very snug on my hips. Sizing issues aside, this is an excellent rain jacket! The style and shape is extremely flattering. The construction and stitching is top notch inside and out. The outside fabric is also extremely water repellent. Due to the high quality fabric and construction, I'm honestly really sad this jacket didn't fit me. I sent it back because I'd be swimming in the chest and arms of a Large. If you're not pear shaped like me, don't hesitate, buy this excellent rain jacket right now! (I took off one star only because it didn't fit me)

Perfect layering ski jacket. I like this shell jacket because I can wear a thick hoodie or sweater underneath. Or if it’s spring skiing I only need a base layer. So many ski jackets nowadays have at too many layers for the skiing we do out west. Good quality and I loved the color combo.

I ordered this raincoat to coordinate with the HH jacket and vest in the same colors. Knowing that I would be layering this over other jackets, I ordered a medium and am glad I did. I am 5'4" and 125 pounds and this fits perfect, leaving enough room to layer underneath. It has bright pink/coral drawstrings at the waist and around the hood to really tighten it up in bad weather. The hood fits very snug around my face and there is also velcro in the back of the hood to tighten more if needed. The jacket zips up, snaps at the top and bottom, and velcro on top of that! It is lined with a mesh material. I have yet to wear it in the rain but will be sure to update when I get to try it out for it's purpose. With all of the extra fasteners, it seems to really lock in the dryness. Update from years later: be aware that the white lining eventually detonated and was constantly shedding white plastic chips. After about 6 years, I threw this jacket away. Good for short term, maybe not so much for a long term investment.

My wife love this waterproof jacket ! I took advice from other reviewers,ordered size large instead normally medium.She’s 5’2” 130 lbs.Fitted my wife perfectly with room for medium weight wool sweater.Material and construction are very good,recommended!

Run slightly small. I got a medium and I'm typically a solid medium. The design is very body hugging, which has kept me more dry in the rain but I could not wear this over layers like a sweater or sweatshirt. I do wish that the sleeves were slightly longer. This hits at wrist and id prefer it to cover past that. So water doesn't drip down my sleeve.