O'NEILLWomen's SuperLite USCG Life Vest

I’m glad I read other’s reviews about sizing and sized up one. I’m a petite, 5ft female usually wear XS/S but sized up to a M in this life jacket and it’s perfect. Feels snug and secure with 4 adjustable front straps. Not terribly bulky either. Highly recommend for value and style.

I kept it because I really like how comfortable it is. However I don’t consider myself to have a large bust and for a women’s jacket you would think the jacket would account for this a bit more. Especially because it fits my waist perfectly fine. I have no issue buckling the top but it’s an awkward gap between my chest.

This is a great life vest, although I am 5’5” 107 pounds, and ordered a small. It was way too tight on me, and I had to return it. I would suggest sizing up. Although I love the color and the best itself, it was just too tight to keep. I would recommend it

Overall, I felt this was a good price for what I got. I haven't worn it out or gotten it wet yet so I can't say how much water it retains. I am planning on using it for kayaking and hoping I don't fall in! I would like to mention that the sizing worked well for me. I typically wear a large shirt and the xl jacket is perfect if not a little snug on the tightest setting. I have plenty of room to make this looser should it need to be. My mom liked it so much she is ordering a large and she typically wears a medium shirt.Pros: cute colors, adjustable, comfortable, flattering, fits well, comes with a little loop that hangs down- planning on clipping my keys to itCons: a little brighter than expected and short on someone with a long torso (but once I'm sitting, that might be a pro!) wish it was neoprene.Overall, I like this and am planning on keeping it. Since my kayak is a two seater, I am planning on buying something more generic and gender neutral to keep for the other seat.

I loved the vest, but it is to small, I returned it last week,,,,,

2 summers and it’s still like new.

You! Yes, you reading this! See all those negative reviews regarding the sizing being wayyyyyyyy off? Well, take it from me who took the chance after seeing those reviews and bought this anyways: Oh my lanta listen to them. This thing is sized horribly. You will EASILY have to jump up two sizes from what you normally wear to fit into this thing, and even then, it still might not fit!I'm normally a small in women's shirts and tops. Seeing the reviews regarding the small sizing, I ordered a size up, a medium. I couldn't even get the buckles to close on the medium! The sizing they have on these is an absolute joke. Do they really think that these fit women?? They'd probably only fit a young kid!I ordered a large as well, and I honestly don't even know if that will fit just based off of how small the medium life jacket was!O'Neill has some serious explaining/remeasuring/reality check to do. I don't know how the heck they came up with the sizing on these things. It is bewildering.

The lifejacket is very light, and it is SHORT. I got a large for my 5'8" slim daughter, and it fits her chest fine, but barely covers her ribs vertically. Looks fine. Quality of materials is fine. If she gets any taller, it will be comical, but maybe will do. Will definitely be out of her way. Hopefully it is enough to float her if she's injured.