Its cut is athletic, and the full hood keeps your head warm if need be. REI s One jacket ($199; www.rei.com) is similar, minus the hood and with a warm polyester velour lining.

On the soft shell front, Mountain Hardwear s Women s Synchro ($185; mountainhardwear.com) comes with waterproof-breathable laminate bonded to a fleece liner. Plus it s really quite nice-looking.