Most of you know that I live in “sunny Florida” – in the summer you can barely walk outside it is so hot. When we have a “cold front” in the winter, it’s true that we sometimes need jackets and I’m always in search of the perfect jacket that isn’t too heavy but will keep me warm for those three days that we need it. I also like to have a nice jacket for traveling to those “up north” spots like when I go to Cleveland, Ohio every May for the Cleveland Marathon…..
When I received an email about Charles River Apparel, while I had never heard of them, I was certainly intrigued so I headed over to their website to see what they had to offer. I learned that Charles River Apparel is a Massachusetts-based, family-owned apparel company expert in crafting practical outerwear and fitness gear for men, women and children since 1983. I learned that from its inception, the company’s credo has been to give excellent value for the money, a New England tradition. Charles River Apparel does that by incorporating the latest technology and materials into their designs. The result is state of the art activewear with a reasonable price. Although quality and value are paramount at Charles River Apparel, service has always been a hallmark of who they are. When customers call Charles River Apparel they talk to humans, not machines. No endless voice automation, no maddening numbers to press again and again; just friendly, alert human beings who listen and care about your questions and concerns. Plus with over a million garments in stock, orders are usually out the door in 24 hours. A claim few in the industry can make.
If you looking for lightweight, functional, and stylish work out gear, your search can end with Charles River Apparel. This isn’t one of those “sales pitch” blog posts either – I received a beautiful jacket as a sample to review so that I could prepare this informed post and let me tell you that the jacket is so well made, that I’m sure people will think I spent a ton of cash on it. Everything about the jacket is beautifully made – I even checked inside the pockets. The craftsmanship is amazingly high end and the fit is exact too. I ordered what I believe to be my size and when the Latitude Jacket arrived, I was surprised and thrilled that it fit me perfectly. Trust me when I tell you that never happens to me either – I’m the queen of returns, unfortunately (*insert sad face here*).
Charles River Apparel doesn’t only limit their products to athletes – they offers something for everyone in the family. Some of the options that I like best are their Latitude Jacket, the Fitness Pullover and the Fusion Pullover. For purposes of this post, I requested the Women’s Latitude Jacket because it met my needs perfectly. It is extremely lightweight and breathable, it is made of a water-resistant mesh-like textured fabric. For you “matchy matchy” twinsie couples out there, the great news is that the Women’s Latitude Jacket (5611) coordinates perfectly with the Men’s Latitude Jacket (9611).
The lightweight 100% polyester textured fabric with a durable, water resistant surface for protection from the elements. The Latitude Jacket has a full zipper and a wind flap, with adjustable cuffs that have a hook and loop closure. The pockets are really nice because they zip shut too. The hood fits nice and lays flat, which is a big plus as far as I’m concerned. I love how the sleeves provide a great range of motion too while at the same time the jacket gives you that fitted feel.
Charles River Apparel carries a great range of sizes too, so regular people like me can find a great jacket at a great price and great sizing. In fact, the Women’s Latitude Jacket comes in Women’s Sizes XS–3XL!! If you’d like to know more about Charles River Apparel, head over to their Website, you won’t be disappointed. Get your holiday shopping started now before the rush. Charles River Apparel will provide you with great service and great product, and I can share that based on my personal experience!
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Disclosure: I received this product without cost in exchange for my honest review and unbiased opinion. Regardless of this fact, I only recommend products that I really believe my readers will like!
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