bancroft parka Mid-length, goose-down parka

I needed something for the “coldest weather of the generation.” This parka does its job to keep me warm without having to wear too many layers underneath. The hood is a bit ridiculous, but I love it! It’s huge and the faux fur is gorgeous. The parka runs small, but I like the slim fit. Overall, super happy with the purchase.

I seen reviews about it being smaller and to size up, I am glad I did. I got the Deep Olive Green jacket and I get a lot of compliments on it. I even got asked if it’s a Canada Goose Jacket. It’s unique. I would recommend!

I love the look and feel - the magnetic buttons are great. I don’t feel there is enough insulation (down) in the arms. I feel cold spots and breezes in the elbows and back of arms. I wouldn’t rate that part as -30 - and I am active. The hood is amazing. I am glad I got a bigger size and I will need to wear a sweater if I am outside for lengthier periods of time over 30-45 minutes

i got the Catalina Bancroft parka in red color for $188, waterproof, windproof, 100% goose down and shoulder straps....

The quality is OK for this price. This parka is smaller than it sized, as I also bought the hoodie with XS size, which Is pretty big to me. So I don’t think this parka was sized right and I cannot breath very well though only wear a shirt in it.

Really, a 4.5 for minor nitpicks, but I round up because otherwise it's perfectly toasty, and one of the nicest jackets I've had.
The Bancroft has been my panacea to the cold, unforgiving winter of southern Ontario. I never felt cold in ~ -27 deg cel wind chill which is great! I hate the cold. I like the flat pockets for my small carry-ons i.e. phone, keys and the separate handwarmers. I don't kno about you, but I've lost/dropped so many things from putting everything, including my hands, in the main, only pocket.
Other than that, I have some minor nitpicks. The hood is a bit confusing to figure out and it's too big. Even with the drawstrings, it's always an upneck battle to keep it to fit on my head. The coat I find is a bit on the larger fit, but not terribly so -- I sized up because reviews have stated that the fit was slightly smaller than expected! In hindsight, I should have taken the XS, as it would have looked a bit nicer on me. Lastly, I wish the coat had a more defined waist, or a drawstring in the inside of the coat. Warmth is a priority, but so is looking good!
As a reference, my height is roughly 164cm (rounded up for the review), small frame, and I weigh about 120 due to consistent weightlifting.
All in all, great coat and I would recommend it to girls who are looking for a better (and more ethical!) alternative to the CG coats!

super warm and comfy!!

Bulkyhood,nicered,slimfitwhichisflatteringandwarm.

large hoodie, very cozy. It is slightly big but small is too tight.

It is so warm and fit to your body.

I bought the coat in red. So cute and very warm. I get lots of compliments.

I live in Northern Alberta, and winters here get super cold (-25 to -30C). I’ve been searching for the perfect winter jacket. I was prepared to pay a bit more and even compared the Canada Goose Down , but for the price- the Bancroft Parker is truly AMAZING! Gorgeous details, love the no show logo. I got the Navy colour, as I always choose black! I’ve received many compliments. Extremely warm and I don’t need bulk up in layers. Love the length and everything about it! Yes , the hood is very large but practical and looks gorgeous!

Quality is outstanding! Love the fit, this parka is the best! Love the fabric, and it keeps you extremely warm!! I have recommended it to everyone I know!

Love it so much. It's really warm.

This is an excellent dupe for the Canada goose Trillium parka for a fraction of the cost. I went up to a M (normally a S) to ensure I felt comfortable and could fit a thicker sweater under it if I needed. So far have tested it out in up to -20 temperature and have no complaints. It was important for me to have a jacket that could withstand my commute to work and this definitely does. Would highly recommend and repurchase over and over again.

I would totally recommend this parka! I got the navy and definitely was pleased with the colour. The size small (I am 5'4 and 125 lbs) fits a little snug in the waist but only when I wear a sweater. The hood is a little ridiculously big with the fur lining but that can be detached (my friends say I look like Kenny off of South Park). It is very warm and has kept me comfortable while watching sporting events outside.

this extremely warm parka with the oversized hood is exactly what I was looking for in a parka!

I love the slim fit in a warm parka

I got the vegan version of this parka for Christmas. Love everything about it, fit, style, comfort level. Only problem is the hood is way to large and blocks vision, even with the fur removed. There should be an adjustment strap on the hood so you can adjust it to sit properly.

I bought color RED yesterday at Aritzia Yorkdale Mall, It's beautiful! every detail of this Parka is amazing. Thank you Miss Hana for your assistance.

I am a medium but when I tried it I couldn't zip up around my hips but the arm length is perfect in a medium so I had to size up to a large, the arms are a little long but it looks like a medium zipped up. I love how warm it is and the quality is really nice.

Initially, I ordered this jacket online in size S. It seemed really big on me (also the sleeves were really long) so I went in-store to try on an XS. (however the in-store one didn't have this year's model, only last year's). The XS sleeves fit me but on the overall body it seemed a bit too tight, considering I usually wear sweatshirts underneath. I tried on an S in-store and it seemed to fit better than the one I ordered (idk why lol since it's the same size; maybe bc its diff models idk) but the sleeves were still really long. i ended up sticking with the S LOL I guess it's supposed to be like that. Anyways, I really like the style of it and can't wait to wear it this winter! :)

Love this coat, it is so warm for those cold Canadian winter days, plus I look good! The hood is huge and warm, 5 stars!

Only complaint is that its a tad long for my frame. I bought the size S so i can layer up with sweaters inside. Realized that i should have stuck to my true size of XS as I didn't need to wear large sweaters inside. The parka is warm enough! I would recommend buying this parka as its kept me warm every Canadian winter for the past few years. Ive had it for 4 years now and its been worth every cent!

This parka is definitely going to be warm. A bit smaller fit than normal and longer sleeves. Nice collar too.

I ordered a size higher because I always wear layers in the winter. That was a good choice on my part since this bancroft parka really does run true to its size. The parka looks expensive, chic, and incredibly warm. The material is very durable and is created with careful attention. You feel that as soon as you put it on. I've been satisfied with my purchase and am not eyeing those Canada Goose jackets anymore, thanks to my bancroft!

It’s a beautiful parka, I will recommend this brand!

Next best thing to a Canada Goose! It has a very similar shape to one of the goose coats which is nice. I love the fit, all the pockets, especially the hand ones at the chest. It is very warm, I have had for 2 winters now, and coming up on its third and it is still perfect. The faux fur is shockingly realistic looking. I hate the look of fake fur, but this fur is actually beautiful.

It is great, but the size is not really fit, and the hat part is too too big, and the arm is too long for me.

I like in Northern Ontario where temps dippes down to -30 regularly and this jacket manages keeps me so warm.

When spending this much on a coat I didn’t expect the zipper to be made out of plastic. I was pretty disappointed, it is functional for now, and I like that it has the double zipper but I’m expecting it to be a matter of time before I have trouble with it. Also, fits more like a medium- large than xl

I ordered online after trying on in the store and liking the smaller fit so waited until Black Friday sale to order online. The one I ordered online fits slightly larger then the one I tried in store but still fits a bit smaller then a typical small. The zipper on the parka is terrible as it’s very bulky and does not zip up that easily. When you get out of the car while wearing this it gets badly bunched up and wrinkled and stays that way until you smooth it out and even after smoothing it down it still kinda bunches up and I think it is because of the big clunky zipper. Overall I’m not really impressed with this parka but will wear it for this winter season and get a new one next winter

Bought this parka for my daughter. We had to return it as it is very fitted and a size larger is needed to wear the coat with a sweater or sweatshirt. The coat is heavy but will likely be warm. It is a good coat if you are looking for a warm, long, fitted winter parka.

I love this parka--it's warm (even in -35 degrees), comfortable, and fits really well. I also love the fact that its' half the price of some major outwear brands and still performs at, or even better than the competition. I've worn it (religiously) for 6 winters and am about to buy a new one. I sincerely hope they never get rid of this model.

The fit is great (which is something I struggle with, I'm very petite and most jackets look huge on me even if they're XS - I ordered XXS and it fits perfectly), jacket is very durable/well made. It's also very warm. Temperatures hit -20 this week where I live, and I stayed toasty. Best jacket I've ever owned so far.

Good quality warm coat, it does fit smaller though. Also the magnets on the chest don’t close properly and zipper is a bit hard to do up. But over all is pretty good so far.

Keeps you warm, durable, fits great!, beautiful look. I bought one for myself in the past and now I've bought one for my mom. I am a plus size and this is wonderful!

Amazing quality! I’m a tall girl and it hugs my body just perfectly! I’d recommend this to anyone looking for something stylish but also super warm and cozy!

The arms are a bit long but not so much that it looks awkward. I love that the inside of the buckets is fuzzy in case you forgot your mitts! I also find the hood to be a little bit too big making extra floppy and sometimes hard to see unless I push it back. The jacket is very warm, easy to wash, and easy to brush off salt and dirt.

This parkas is very fit, even little small. You cannot have too many clothes inside the parka. It is warm and look good.

Great material and quality. Totally worth the price. Keeps you warm while looking cute. I just have one concern and it’s the hood. It’s super large and I don’t know how to wear it with the fur ( I can’t see anything when I put the hood on). Overall great parka :)