O'Neill Women's Bahia 1MM Front-Zip Jacket Reviews

By DC from Gilroy, CA. on 10/19/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I use the product for swimming. It''s great because it keep my upper body warm and makes it  easier to get in the water. It''s very light and easy to put on.  The thing I don''t like is the bottom cord doesn''t have clip to keep it tight. Other wise it great .

By Sonfish from Upstate New York on 9/28/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I can only comment at this point on the fit but was pleased that it did fit okay since most of the reviews had said it ran way too small.  I am normally a size 10 to 12 and the 12 fit fine, these types of things are always hard to get in and out of but once on, it feels like the right fit.  Just haven''t had a chance to try it out in the water yet but it does fit under or over my sleeveless shorty for fall skiing/kayaking.  The price was great too at Swim Outlet and can''t go wrong with O''Neill stuff.

By sumiko from Los Angeles, CA on 1/29/2012

Size: Feels too small

Runs very small.  Not a good fit for petite, large busted women.  If it fits, would probably do a good job of keeping you warm in cold weather/water.  I returned it and opted for a zip up jacket style.

By Desert dweller from Hesperia, CA on 11/21/2011

Size: Feels too small

I wear a 12 or 14 & so I ordered a 14.  I got it on but couldn't get it off without help.  I had to return it!

By Squeaks from NJ onceanside on 7/19/2011

Size: Feels too small

Nice top.
But not for a lady - way way too small.
Size 14 was more like a size 6.
Definitely do not order if you have larger breasts.

By Diane M. from Verdugo City, CA on 9/10/2010

Size: Feels too small

The problem is it IS too big, yet it FEELS too small.  I'll explain.  It is VERY difficult to get on and off, painful in fact in the shoulder muscles.  However, once on, there is a lot of extra fabric in the arms which are too long, and it balloons underwater so that it does not insulate.  I probably need a medium instead of a large, but I don't know whether I could get it on and off.  I would suggest designing a swim jacket with a full front zipper, and perhaps some sort of fabric which has more elasticity.  I'd like to exchange this one for something more comfortable, easier to get in and out of, yet insulates.  This just doesn't work for me.

By BABY SEALS Swim Academy from Atascadero, CA on 8/11/2010

Size: Feels too small

this is a great looking shirt and does a good job for keeping you warm when the water is just below your comfort zone or when you have to spend a long time in the water (as an instructor for instance).  It just adds the little bit of protection.  I had to get it 2 sizes bigger, though, it runs pretty small.
I would recommend it and will probably get one or two more of those shirts.

By jcmb from San Diego on 6/5/2010

Size: Feels too small

I wear womens size 10 & 12 tops. I ordered this in a size 12. When I received it, I held it up and it looked like a young girl's size 12. I attempted to tried it on, but I would have destroyed it had I been able to get it all the way on.  I'm not sure that a 14 would have fit. I'm thinking a 16 or 18, but O'neill doesn't make the Bahia in sizes above 14. It's too bad because it's a really nice jacket.

By Faith from Houston, TX on 5/21/2010

Size: Feels true to size

Thought it was going to be a bit warmer.  It fit great at first, but after a few wears, it has now stretched.  Kinda disappointed because of the money spent on this item.  Thought the quality would be much better.  I love the zip front because I'm not a fan of anything hugging my throat/neck.

By karen from baltimore on 3/7/2010

Size: Feels too small

I liked this so much- the zip front is ideal for a thicker rash guard.  the quality of the product was great - It just ran small in size so i recommend you get it, but order a larger size-