5 STRIPE WINDBREAKER - BLACK GLOSSY

Name: Aviator Nation 5 STRIPE WINDBREAKER - BLACK GLOSSY
Brand: Aviator Nation
SKU: aviator-nation-5-stripe-windbreaker-black-glossy
Price: 495 USD

Jackets & Outerwear

$495

The verdict

Sleek glossy windbreaker with the brand's signature 5-stripe—a lightweight layer at premium pricing, strong for summer layering.

Fit

Women's windbreaker cut with a fitted torso and tapered sleeves. The glossy finish and weight are minimal; expect an athletic-adjacent silhouette with some room at the chest.

Quality

Glossy nylon windbreakers at this brand are lightweight and packable. Seams are taped; expect durability in light rain and quick-dry performance.

Price check

USD 495 is premium for a nylon windbreaker. A comparable unbranded technical windbreaker costs USD 80–120; you pay USD 375+ for the 5-stripe heritage and fit.

Best for

Brand loyalists and layering enthusiasts who want a visible logo piece that doubles as functional rain wear for mild weather.

Care

Machine wash in cool water, gentle cycle; avoid fabric softener as it reduces water repellency over time.

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What owners report about Aviator Nation jackets & outerwear

Coverage of Aviator Nation's outerwear centers on its tri-blend fleece pieces — hoodies, half-zips and zip jackets. Owners consistently describe the fleece as very soft and comfortable, hand-sewn in the brand's Los Angeles factory, and some report pieces holding up through months of frequent wear. Recurring complaints are about care and quality control: reviewers report dye bleeding in the wash, shrinkage, fabric that stains easily, defects on arrival, and a frustrating exchange policy — problems buyers find hard to accept at the price. Verdicts split between repeat purchasers who call the pieces worth the cost and owners who feel they paid for the name.

Strengths: Softness, comfort and the distinctive made-in-LA stitching are what owners praise most and what drives repeat purchases.
Watch out for: Dye bleed, shrinkage and easy staining in the wash are the most repeated failures, compounded by high prices and a strict exchange policy.
Sizing: Sizing is unisex; blogger fit reviews call the fleece true to size, with petite buyers staying at the smallest end of the XS-XXL range rather than sizing down further.

About Aviator Nation's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Aviator Nation Reviews 2026 - Read Before You Buy | Thingtesting · Aviator Nation Ninja Hoodie Sizing and Review - KatWalkSF · Fit Review! Aviator Nation Navy Hoodie 5 Stripe - Petite Impact · Aviator Nation Reviews | Trustpilot