Need something bright and cheerful to ease the transition into winter? Icebreaker has come out with a Magenta hoodie that is a great tonic for gray-sky blues. The Magenta Cascade Hood combines feminine looks with rugged function. It’s Real Fleece, meaning real wool that’s soft, cozy, and fuzzy on the inside. Wool is awesome. It’s a sustainable material that keeps you warm in the cold and wicks away moisture when it’s hot, so it’s ideal for outdoor activity. When you break a sweat hiking, for instance, the wool will wick that moisture away from your skin, keeping you dry and warm. It’s also odor resistant, so when you’re camping or traveling and can’t do laundry for extended periods, no big deal.
The Cascade Hood has figure flattering lines, and I love the pocket on the front just big enough for an id and credit card. As for fit–this is where things get tricky. Icebreaker runs small and tight, so I recommend sizing up. If you like your clothes a little loose, the way I do, consider sizing up two sizes. Normally I take a medium in most things, I’m an 8/10. In Icebreaker that translates to large and in this case, extra large. Once I figured it out, the fit was perfect.
Icebreaker makes some fabulous undergarments too–really nice in cold weather, and I spotted some on their site in this fun color. Sizing for undergarments was true for me (mediums), go figure. If you purchase directly from Icebreaker, they exchange sizes for you without charging shipping, so it’s low risk, and once you find your fit, you’ll love their stuff. Find the Cascade Hood HERE.