Helly Hansen Women's Seven J Jacket-black

Well made garment that does the job. Material robust. Good hood/zips/fastenings. Bit smaller than indicated on HH sizing chart. Flared, so best suited to women with larger hips.

Awkward Fit

This jacket is of HH quality, however the fit is off. The shoulders are rather large, and the hips small. I always take a HH Women's Large to layer; this jacket however is not a good fit. Sadly, had to return. Used all of my expiry dated credits against this, policy unjust that you lose them if you return something you have used them on. In this day and age, Seniors need all the help we can get. A rethink in order, perhaps?

Details Matter

I work outdoors in some fairly rough conditions and I know that quality kit matters. When I started shopping for my wife (this jacket was a birthday gift) I had a surprisingly difficult time getting all the features that I wanted. I chose this jacket over offerings from North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, and even a few models that vendors at work brought in. The price was in the middle of the pack without any discounts.I used the size selection tool. It came back as 51/49% medium or small. I chose the medium and my wife loves the fit. H/H, this tool was a big help in my shopping experience!The jacket gets all the small details right. The construction (stitching/reinforcement/extra thickness here and there) is rock solid- I expect she’ll have a lot of wear before ... MoreI work outdoors in some fairly rough conditions and I know that quality kit matters. When I started shopping for my wife (this jacket was a birthday gift) I had a surprisingly difficult time getting all the features that I wanted. I chose this jacket over offerings from North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, and even a few models that vendors at work brought in. The price was in the middle of the pack without any discounts.I used the size selection tool. It came back as 51/49% medium or small. I chose the medium and my wife loves the fit. H/H, this tool was a big help in my shopping experience!The jacket gets all the small details right. The construction (stitching/reinforcement/extra thickness here and there) is rock solid- I expect she’ll have a lot of wear before it’s worn out. The weight is good in summer and it has kept her dry without feeling humid or clammy inside. Thoughtful touches like the chin pad really advance this jacket’s utility.... and she even likes the color!Great job, H/H. More than impressed, especially for the price.

Great jacket

So far so good. Had it for about a year now. Has been with me on several liveaboard and scuba trips. Great job keeping wind and water out. Not too heavy, not too light. High quality materials. Great waterproof-ness and best of all fabric is pretty comfortable. I appreciate the velcro on the sleeve hems so you can adjust the fit around your wrist, and the fact that the zipper is concealed (makes it so much more comfortable) and the fabric that covers the zipper has velcro strips so if you're in a hurry and have no time to fiddle with the zipper you can just throw the jacket on and essentially "close" it by using the velcro. It makes it easy on, easy off. I got the light yellow/sky blue combination, great color scheme!

Great jacket

It’s exactly what I wanted. Light weight, I got a size larger than usual so I can layer under it and have plenty of room to move with it on. I fits well, I like the colour range they come in, it’s perfect for a light rain jacket for everyday where

Great jacket for rain and cool weather

I ordered this jacket mostly for rain and cool weather. I live in SWFL, so the coldest it gets is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so keep this in mind if you are living up north where it gets really cold :). I did wear it in weather that was 37 degrees, and it helped but I did still feel the chill. It is great for rainy weather though! My clothes stayed dry even in pouring rain that I had to walk through for five minutes.I did use the fit finder which said to get a size large for the answers I gave, but I still ordered a size up because I have a larger chest than average. When I tried it on, it fit fine everywhere else except my chest. It zipped up but it was definitely tight. I know I am an outlier but keep this in mind if you have a similar build.

Helly Hansen Womens Seven J Jacket

Well made garment that does the job. Material robust. Good hood/zips/fastenings. Bit smaller than indicated on HH sizing chart. Flared, so best suited to women with larger hips.

I bought the M jacket

I bought the M jacket and it was way too tight and short on the arms, so I have the large and sent the M back. I am 170cm and 66kg.I am use to technical jackets and this isn't technical but I knew it wouldn't be as it said it was good for commuting. It is smart and I agree it is a good town/commuting jacket. The material isn't as comfortable as the W Packable pants that I bought at a similar time, it is a more 'starchy' feel where the trousers are much softer. But the Jacket has kept me dry in horrendous weather so does the job.It would be absolutely fine as a 3 season jacket but I have not use it in the hills yet. I bought the navy and pink/cerise.

Sizing way off

I bought a 2X jacket thinking it would fit like all the rest of the 2X clothes I have - lots of room for layering etc. And guess what? There is a clear gap of 7 inches around the hips where the front does not meet. And sadly for me, I removed the labels and cannot return it. My fault there. When are manufacturers going to realise that not everyone has hip and bust sizes to match? I will just have to wear it when it does not need zipping up. Will never use this website again.

small fit

good jacket - but runs small - i am a size 10 and got a medium - still snug on hips - would prefer something a bit bigger overall but as it is just for occasional use it should be fine. You can only get a lightweight top underneath though. I don't like the velcrose tabs on the front as clothes get caught on them.