The clementis blue color is nice and is close to being periwinkle. The sizing of the jacket runs quite large. I ordered the medium but the sleeves were too long and the width of the jacket was too wide. Unfortunately it has to be returned because overall it is too big.

I was skeptical of buying a Columbia jacket. The price tag to me seemed a little too much. However, if you compare this jacket to the the North Face, the price seems quite reasonable. With price comes quality, and that is one will get with this jacket. This jacket is very comfortable and reminds me of my fleece blanket that I sleep with. Honestly, I do not see why any one would want to spend an extra $50 bucks for the same quality from North Face. A must for winter! And one more thing, I am a tall young lady (5'11) and very skinny. Finding jackets that are well fitting can be quite difficult. However, upon purchasing this jacket I found no issues with size!

I love Columbia fleece so when I needed a black jacket to wear for a new job I knew right where to go! For this position I cannot wear a jacket with any kind of logo that stands out so I was happy to see the Benton Springs full zip fleece in black had the logo in black stitching...however when it arrived although it fit great, I was so upset to see that the logo was in WHITE stitching...Grrrrrr. Why do you show a picture with the black stitching and then ship one with white? Not at all what I was expecting or wanted.

I would expect a Large to fit more like a 10-12 women's size and it fit more like an 8-10 size. I would have liked to have had the option to do an exchange but none was offered on the return form. Quality product if you can get the correct size.

The cut on this fleece is outstanding on a woman's body! I am usually a size 4 in tops and I got the medium, and it fits perfecly, if a tiny bit snug. Definitely order a size up if you are unsure, and especially if you want the fleece to be loose enough for sweathers/other jackets underneath.

Very nice product, as all from Columbia

This jacket is great for those cool Spring days. Keeps you warm and dry. Material doesn't pill and doesn't stretch out. I'm very pleased with this purchase.

My last Columbia fleece finally had the zipper break after six years of repeated washing and wearing, so I came here shopping for a new one. I bought the same size as my old fleece, but the new one fits much bigger than the old one. I feel like I'm swimming in it. The wrists are also looser, which means if I have it on while my hands are in water, the ends of the sleeves get wet because they won't stay up. The color is also not how it appeared on the website. Mirage looks like a light gray with a tinge of blue on the website. In real life it is sky blue...definitely not a color I would have picked for myself. But it is warm and comfortable, which is the main point of a fleece jacket after all.

I have 15 Columbia jackets in all different colors that I've purchased over the years, with most of them being the Benton Springs full zip or the Benton Springs hoodie jackets. This latest version of the full zip jacket is even better than my old ones because they softened the fleece material so that it pills less and is warm and cozy to the touch. I wish all my old jackets were this soft! I'm 5'4", 115 lbs, and have a 34C bust and the extra small fits perfectly. They also nipped in the waist oh so slightly for a more feminine look and it's quite flattering. All around, a great jacket!

I liked the color very much. Also the fleece feels very nice. The collar is nice, generous and cozy as well. Great all around fleece jacket at a good price.

I love this lightweight jacket that I can easily pack in my suitcase for travel without having the heaviness of a ski jacket, but still have the warmth that I can wear in the mountains hiking. I love it's soft fleece fabric and how comfortable it feels on that I can layer under a heavier jacket or over a sweater as well. I bought it in a larger size so I could layer it if I want to. It has elastic pull-string on the bottom to make it fit a little tighter. I was so pleased that it arrived so quickly and the service was excellent. Thank you.

I bought this Benton spring zip up for my wife and she loves it! It fits her great and so far has proven to be a great jacket.

I ordered blue iris & loved the color. It's more of a light purple (lilac) color than it appears. Overall, it fit perfectly (I'm 5'4'' about 130lbs) and I am considering buying more colors ...very affordable compared to the Northface fleeces.

A couple of years ago I ordered this exact same fleece in XL. So, I ordered two more in XL again. This time the fit was too big. I double checked my current fleece that fits the way I want it to, and it IS XL. I have ordered the large size, but the most disappointing part is that I had to pay the shipping for the return of the first order that did not fit. I find that highly annoying, especially since I was judging the sizing based on what I had purchased in the past.

This is proving to be a great addition to my wardrobe. It's very comfortable to lounge around the house in and makes a great layer when going outside on a chilly day. I ordered it in black, which is really sort of a gray-black-- not a true, deep black. I usually wear a small to medium in jackets and even the small on me is a bit big, but it doesn't look bad. In fact, it's nice that it's a little long because I can bend over without worrying about showing any back. Overall a good-quality and useful garment.

I gave this as a gift to my granddaughter who wears it daily. She loves it. Washes beautifully. Fits well.

Just what we wanted!

Excellent quality! I ordered my fleece in black, True color, and true size, all around it fits to my need and is very flexible. Its warm and works well in wet and dry weather, Doesn't get hot, keeps you comfortable at all times.

I have a Columbia 3 in 1 jacket that I purchased last year and it has the inner fleece that I would wear separately but did not really like because the bottom of the jacket did not have the bungee cord option. I purchased the Columbia Benton Springs because it does have the bungee cord option. It is wonderful. If it was not for the harshly cold winter we are having here in MN I would be wearing it every day. Also my other Columbia is a medium so I decided to choose the medium in Benton Springs also and it fits great. I am only giving a 4 star because I ordered the black color and it is more of a charcoal gray. Not a problem entirely but not exactly what I was expecting.

Love the jacket, seen in a store checked it out on line and it was excately the same and the color I wanted and friendly service and less price. I will soon be ordering more different colors

Love Columbia jackets they are absolutely the best!

Advertised as navy blue however it is actually a medium blue color. Very disappointing since I needed navy blue!

I ordered the jacket expecting it to be identical to a Columbia jacket in a different color that I wear all the time. The sleeves on the new jacket were way too long.

This would have been my second fleece. The fit was ok, just felt like I can use a little more room. Returned this one but was able to find the same color (in store) in a men's XL and the fit was perfect!

Love these, wish they had more colors in my size. Very warm for a person who is always cold. I wear one practically every day.

My girlfriend has been bugging me to borrow my fleece jacket. Even seeing her bring other brands to keep her warm. She always asked for my Columbia Fleece Jacket. So I decided to buy her own Navy Blue , medium jacket. On her birthday on a cold Wednesday morning in Miami . She puts it on and already fell in love with it. She will always have it on when it's cold. And thinks of me. But it fits her well and keeps her happy. This was a birthday gift she enjoys. Recommend all the guys to look into this too.

There is such a difference in the fabric from my last order. Disappointing!

I love my new jacket but I need one just like it size L in intense violet and it's not available so this is very disappointing

This jacket is perfect for everything. You can wear it for business or just for casual events. I am quite "busty" so I ordered a Large... it's a little snug but most things are in that area for me. Quality of the jacket is wonderful and it is much cheaper than the North Face similar item.

,Love this style jacket. Have 2 others. Did notice that the navy has a slimmer fit through the midriff than my brown and fuschia ones. Still fits though just not as roomy. Always get compliments when I wear the fuschia one. Color matters - adds spice while one keeps warm! I definitely recommend your product especially as my daughter lives in Oregon :-)

This fleece is fantastic! It feels so soft and extremely comfortable. It didn't run small and I actually got my true size--medium. The price is good for such a lovable jacket!

I was about to return the jacket but had to donate it to a local charity as I had lost the return slip. I can not wear any fleece except Polortec. And then every one starts changing the style. Sorry it just DID NOT work for me.

I like this Jacket because is comfortable not only to wear but to keep handy to use at any time is needed

I had lost my last fleece jacket and needed something new and fast. This jacket does the job perfectly. It is much warmer than it looks and fits great. Plus it's a fair price!

I've worn this jacket since the day it came in. Guess that shows how awesome this product is. It makes the walks across campus much better. I love the pockets, too.

I usually don't leave bad reviews. Bought for a mini vacation to the mountains & was very disappointed. The material is not soft or comfortable, felt like I was in a wool sweater. The size runs a little small & the fit is very awkward. I could find a nicer off-brand jacket at a local department store for half the already discounted price of this jacket.

I had purchased a jacket and hoodie last year and wore them constantly. I wanted to get more in different colors. Now I have a few more. With spring coming, I'll be spending alot of time outdoors and these are great for that. Love them.

Bought for my 13 year old niece for Christmas and she loves it. The only thing I was disappointed in was the color. I was looking for a true purple and the intense violet looks more of a pinkish to me. But she still loves it.

I'm 5'5, 118 and a small is a bit too big, even with another hoodie under it. I ordered the jacket in Columbia Navy and it is way lighter than depicted, but other than that the fleece is extremely comfortable and pretty.

I now own six of these jackets and I love them. I have purchased them for my son and nieces they love them as well the colors are great. Great poduct Columbia.. Thanks

I Am Very Happy with my Purchase, So Happy, I have gotten several Different colors

I purchased this jacket to wear on my five mile walks that take me through various terrain. I wanted something light on my body that would keep me warm through the transition months. This jacket is perfect for that as well as those times when you are running quick errands and don't want the weight of a bulky coat. Love the color (velvet morning) and highly recommend! I purchased the large after reading the reviews that it runs a bit small. I would normally purchase a medium and my decision to go up a size was the correct one.

This jacket replaces a black fleece jacket I left on a plane about a year ago and I am very happy with it. It fits well, is warm and cozy. This color, black, goes with everything too.

My daughter just loves her Columbia Fleece jacket and wears it practically every day! Two of the zipper pulls broke on her original jacket but she loved it so much she kept wearing it. After a friend informed me of Columbia's warranty policy, I sent the item back and received a brand new fleece jacket! I truly appreciated their support and think their warranty program is top notch!

I bought this fleece after much research, and when I found a great price for it. The fit is great--I'm 5'4" and 120 pounds with about 36" bust--and a small fit me well enough I could wear a sweater under it without problem, with plenty of room for my arms. It's a tad thicker than some of my other (cheaper) fleeces, which is fine since I'm always cold. I had a tough time deciding on the color, since there were so many to choose from, but the intense violet was a great color, not quite as vivid in person as it appears on the screen, but a very pretty color. It's warm and has zipped pockets. Haven't washed it yet but it seems sturdy enough.

This jacket fits perfectly. It is so soft and comfortable. There are so many great colors to buy. They wash beautifully and do not change in size. You will never have to iron it. Also, I buy them for my friends for a special occasion as a birthday gift. Presently, I own five.

I love Columbia Jackets they are all I wear but this last one that I bought was meant to be Intense Violet and when I got it looked more or a pink color.

Fleece was lightweight and comfy, which was great. Fit was a little small but thankfully I was still able to zip it at my hips! Sleeve length was fine for me though the sleeves were too loose compared to the body of the jacket; while the body was slim cut (great!), the sleeves were puffy (not so great). Pity about that as I end up looking a little disproportionate... Will be using the fleece in colder weather soon but in a cold hall, it kept me warm.

Perfect for everday wear when you want to be warm but dont want a big bulky coat! Be sure if you purchase to choose your size carefully. It is made in a modern fitted style so may seem to run small. I love it!!

Love my Benton Springs™ fleece! I bought a new one to replace a VERY old Columbia fleece that I loved & lasted me many years. I will continue to buy Columbia because they keep me happy! :)

very warm, comfortable, nice looking fleece jacket! feels great while wearing it. I would recommend it to anybody!

I bought this exact fleece in 2006 at Macys for $60, and wore it ALL the time until the zipper finally broke in January 2013. I was happy to pay another $60 for a replacement, because I loved it so much, but thrilled to see it much less expensive here. I got the exact same fleece, down to the color (sea salt, which is a creamy color). It's just as nice as the first one, with a slightly more fitted cut, which I prefer, but it is true to size.

it's my fourth jaket and i love all of them

This fleece runs pretty true to size with a little wiggle room. I'm 5'6, 130 pounds, and a small was perfect. Perfect jacket to throw on over a T-shirt when the temperature starts to drop.

Traditionally Columbia has provided the warmest and best quality jackets one could find. This jacket is thin and flimsy. If you need a light jacket for a fall afternoon it is like a light weight sweatshirt - but if you need real warmth this is not the one.

At 5'1" and 105 lbs, I wear size XS for tops, but Benton Springs Full Zip size 2 is rather large for me. Size XXS would fit me better, but it was not shown as available in any colour. The colour I ordered (Columbia Navy) is also not as dark as shown on the palette. I will not wear it to restaurants and such, but it'll do for at home and on our daily walk.

At first I was unsure of how warm this jacket would be, but it is great!! Feels great, fits great, just all around amazing!

this is my third jacket from columbia because of quality. i ordered this one for the color, but the material is different. the fleece on front by pockets already looks worn and "brushed down". i would return it but i don't have the box now. i'll keep wearing it, but will consider another vendor next time.

Comfortable & Warm! Fit perfectly. Was a bit brighter than expected but who cares!!! I hardly ever take it off! I hope to purchase more in the future!

i love love love the benton springs fleece jackets - with a hood or without! they have a very flattering fit and are perfect for almost everything! i probably have one in every color and wear one almost every day. great sleeve length and torso length - which is a problem for me because i like tall sizes. in a nut shell - perfect!

Columbia consistently has good quality, catalog shopping is fun to see so easily all the sizes, colors and styles. Buying from Columbia, a shopper is assured of a very nice gift and not have to see it in person. Thank you. joan

I love this jacket. It's light weight but still very warm. It's perfect for our Texas winters. Also the quality and service from Columbia are fantastic!!!

I purchased a black medium one to wear at work, as I needed a jacket that did not have a hood or strings. I like it so much that I wear it outside of work too! The jacket is light enough so it doesn't hinder my working, but warm enough that I can wear it outside and won't get cold. I'm even thinking about getting another one in a different color. Overall the fit is great, it is warm, and easy to take care of. I highly recommend this jacket!

Comfortable, attractive and I want more.

Overall, I am very pleased with the fleece. It keeps me warm in cold weather, and has a good fit as well. I ordered a medium and it fits perfectly. It isn't too fitted, and still leaves enough room for sweater underneath. My only complaint is the color. I ordered black, and it instead is a washed out black/grey color. I expected it to be a jet black. That put aside it is still a good product.

I really like this piece. The fleece is soft and comfy. I had thought it would make a good midlayer but I think it is to bulky for that. Having said that, I love wearing it around the house or out and about for casual stuff. It keeps me nice and warm without alot of weight. I bought a large but could have been ok with the medium.

This jacket is everything that is described and more! I use it for workout classes that start off with cold rooms (ie. ride and weight lifting) and it is perfect. It is very cozy but breathes too. It even seems softer than some of my other Columbia jackets. Ordered the Burnt Henna and have already received many compliments. Excellent value for the price

As always, pleased with my fleece jackets! I need one of every color!

I love this jacket and have enjoyed my first one in black. It's perfect for most of our NC winters. Decided that I wanted a second and ordered the burnt henna color. It looked like a rusty red in the picture, but when it arrived, looked more like neon dark pink. Just wasn't what I expected. (I don't mind paying shipping charges when I order something, but hate having to pay to ship it back!)

I can only comment on the fit, quality, and function from looks. I bought this jacket for a friend. My friend is a size small but it was out of stock, I read in the other reviews that the jacket ran small so I ordered it for her anyways and it does look a bit smaller than medium so it fits her a little large. Also the material looks thinner in person. And it would help a lot if Columbia actually put the colors like "white" instead of "sea salt" in the choices because really I'm not too fashion savvy but I do know that if you look at a regular color wheel it will NOT say sea salt! This made buying a WHITE Columbia jacket almost infuriating! If it wasn't that my friend could overlook the size difference then I would have definitely put 1 star, but she loved the jacket. But I hate buying from Columbia and while I recommend the jacket, I would rather you buy it at a store then online.

The zipper pull broke off during the first wash. Disappointing because my daughter loves the jacket & paid for it with her own money.

I order the iris blue zippered jacket. The color is nice; however, order up a size or two as the jackets are not true to size. I fit in a large and ordered an XLarge. It fits only okay as I wear two thin layers underneath as I am always cold. I would have liked it a little bigger. Secondly, it took almost two weeks to arrive at my residence. I placed the order about the 17th of December and received it on the 2nd of January, 2013. That is the longest time I have ever had to wait for any online order. On a third note, I bought a heavy winter jacket about 10 years ago from Columbia and I am still wearing it. It is great. I do think the quality has gone down at Columbia; I am a bit disappointed with my purchase as I do not think that the zippered jacket is anywhere near the quality of what I bought awhile ago.!!

The jacket is more fitted than previously purchased jacket of the same type.

I purchased this fleece in beet color and it is very pretty. It has all the wonderful qualities you would expect from a Columbia product. Great price, too.

I ordered a "Burnt Henna" color that looked much brighter, almost flourescent, sort of like a hot pink/red combo on the actual jacket than it did on line (looked more like a rasberry on the computer). It was much too bright than what I had expected, so I returned it. However, I do love this fleece. I purchased (4) of this same model three years ago for Christmas gifts and everybody still wears them. They are surprisingly warm for their weight and very comfortable. They are very well built. I actually ended up buying a different color (Light Grape) of this same jacket at a major sporting good store; so I was still able to give it as a Christmas gift, which was very well accepted.

my girlfriend loves her new fleece.

My daughter loved the jackets. Fit her nicely.

I purchased this jacket for my granddaughter and couldn't be happier with the fit and quality! This product is everything you described and she now wants the jacket in white. Ordering is easy, shipping is timely...you have a new and very satisfied customer!!

we are very happy with the quality of the 2 jackets we ordered. One was not quite the color she expected (too peachy - rather than redish). So we will keep one and try to make any exchange for the other. Floyds Knobs, IN

The 3 fleece jackets purchased for Christmas gifts were outstanding. The quality of the jackets were top notch and the customer service graded out as an A+. The ease of ordering from the website was effortless.... thank you for that. I'll always be a Columbia customer. Thank you again for a pleasant shopping experience.

Fits really well and is very comfortable. Very warm.

As always, Columbia delivers a quality product, at a good price point, with versatility of function. The ordering process was also very easy & shipment communications & delivery were fast & informative. Thanks for a pleasant buying experience.

The color is beautiful and it is very true to size! It's also a good looking jacket! It's great for your everyday running around.....shopping, running errands, pretty much anything!

my daughter has a north face jacket but I chose to order this one from columbia. I cannot tell the difference. saved alot more money!

Bought as a gift. . . again, great customer service.

This is a nice enough fleece, though not quite as thick & warm as I'd hoped. The color, size & fit are all as advertised and it's very nicely made. Unfortunately it emits a static crackle every time it's taken off, which can be rather annoying; it would be easy to blame that on the dry atmosphere in this part of California, except that none of the other various fleeces in the house has the same problem. It's a minor quibble though, and I'm otherwise happy with my purchase.

I am 5.3" and 100 lb female. I ordered XS which is perfect for me. So warm and proper fit for 17 $!!!!

terrible fabric-impossible to wear and even to touch-feels like a piece of junk,sent it back for 8 dollars fee

It is nice and warm and comfortable and fits great.

I bought this for my wife on her birthday. Having not seen one in person, I was a bit apprehensive about the fit. The fit was perfect, she liked the color too. The zipper is high quality and the fleece is nice and thick.

This product Best i ever have

It's great for cool day. Use cold days getting in & out of the car, not having a bulkly coat.

I have several Columbia Fleece jackets and ordered this one as a gift. Based on other reviews, I ordered up a size - a medium but when I got it was too big! I returned to the Columbia outlet and got a very nice soft shell jacket instead so all is not lost. The sleeves on this jacket had elastic on the cuffs, which I did not care for - nice color though.

My mother bought this jacket for me in the Wild Melon color for christmas. I loved the color online, but when I got the jacket it was more of a bright pink, which I don't really care for. I've decided to keep the jacket instead of attempting to get another color that I may or may not like. Other than the color I really like the jacket.

Loved the color Beet red . Have other Columbia fleece jackets .great for under vests.I'm a walker in New England want to be warm but not bulky .

Light and warm; comfortable; right size; fits perfect.

Looks super cute with jeans and a pair of Bearpaws. I have 3 and I'm going to order more. Love the color options! I've been wearing this fleece for a few years now and has helped keep me warm through some very cold New England winters.

Ordered an XL because other reviewers said it ran small. Now I'm stuck with a very oversized jacket because the color I ordered is no longer available. I would say it probably runs true to size. The blueberry jam color is a gorgeous red-violet. Plan on ordering another in a large. Great weight to this fleece jacket.

Warm & comfortable, but definitely not a windbreaker. Nice fit with enough room for layering underneath, if necessary. Good product, good price, & great colors. I plan to order several more.

Beautiful color !! Soft and warm and as always Columbia products are the best!!