Fieldsheer High Temp Mesh Jacket For Women

We put a size Small on Laverne and a Large on Shirley which are the sizes they normally wear and both fit just fine. In checking Fieldsheer’s size chart for 2014 (see below), the chest sizes listed correspond to what we’d expect to fit the two Fit Check mannequins as well.

Therefore, my advice would be to choose a size based upon your chest size. Fieldsheer doesn’t offer a dress size conversion, but often those aren’t consistent anyway. The fit of the waist in this style is pretty forgiving thanks to the side expansion panels and can be adjusted with the waist belts.

Plus sizes are available too. The chest sizes of these jackets covers a larger range as compared to the “regular” cut jackets and also the sleeve sizes are shorter for any given chest size. Sleeve measurements are from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.

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About Fieldsheer for 2014: The Fieldsheer line for 2014 is all new. The line has been dormant (as far as the introduction of new products goes) for 3 or more years, and all that is left from its previous “life” are a few scattered closeout groups. Since the economic crash of about five years ago, US based MC apparel makers have been cautious about new introductions of product and those that have come out tend to be reduced in features, material expense and price. European makers (such as Alpinestars and REV’IT!) have held the line on quality and consequently their pricing is higher also. Fieldsheer, for 2014, is positioning themselves above the quality/price of most US based makers and putting themselves several notches above where they were… up with the pricing and quality of the European brands. As of this writing, I’ve only reviewed two product lines and I’m pleasantly surprised. And while I don’t think this line will have quite the “fit and finish” of the slightly higher priced European makers, they are definitely a step or two above where they were and above their US based competitors. The feature lists and looks are excellent… the fit/finish and materials are very good. As I find over and over in this biz… if consumers compare MSRP of competing products, they’ll be looking at a pretty close indication of overall value (of course closeout items offer better “value”, but we are speaking of how MSRP is an indication of overall features, build quality and materials). Anyway, kudos for the owners of the Fieldsheer line for their confidence in upping their game and having confidence in the sport. :: Paul, 11-30-13

About this jacket: The High Temp Mesh jacket is a part-mesh/part-textile jacket that includes a full featured waterproof/windproof and separate thermal removable liner. I’ll tell you more about the liner system in a moment, but generally speaking, I’d recommend this design for those that live in warmer climates and want a jacket that will work for them most of the year. The overall style is waist-length sport and will appeal to just about any type rider. We’ve taken a whole series of photos for you to show all the features such as the storage, armor, etc, so be sure and click the “View Larger Images” link above to see those. The liner system included with this jacket will be the key to making this a multi-season design for you. Being part mesh, the outer shell will allow air to flow through to your skin quite readily, so without either of the two liners in use, you’ll get lots of cooling air that will be comfortable in even the hottest weather. For moderate or cooler temps or if it turns out wet, you can use one or both of the removable liners. The Nanomax waterproof liner is made to work with the removable thermal liner so that you can “mix and match” to suit the conditions. For wet conditions, or for cooler temps, the waterproof liner can be used to keep you dry and/or to provide a wind block. If you’re interested, here’s a brief video that gives you some info about Nanomax. And if you need a bit of insulation, you can also add the thermal liner. So, for all but the coldest weather, you should be able to find a combination of liners that keeps you comfortable and dry. As for protection, CE approved armor is supplied for the shoulders and elbows. This armor is about like all other quality of armor you’ll find. And the back armor they supply is well above others in terms of overall sturdiness (just my humble opinion… not based on testing). Overall, this is a very nice style for warm weather, and one that will adjust for seasons and varying weather conditions. The dual liner system is the thing that will set this one apart from the many full mesh jackets out there. :: Paul, 12-11-13