My daughter finds this jacket warm and comfortable. If she finds anything restrictive she doesn't like to wear it. It is great to find something that she will wear instead of stuffing it in her book bag.
This is an awesome coat - extremely warm without being bulky. Great for playing outdoors or wearing to school without the added weight and bulk that interferes with getting the backpack on or buckled into the car or dodging snowballs. North Face should stick to classic color combinations though as this is a coat that you'll want to pass on to younger siblings.