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By Stephanie from Albuquerque on 5/30/2008
Sleeve Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Versatile, Warm
Best Uses:
Daily Use, Going Out
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Eclectic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: buy one size down.
By M3Rice[*] from Beautiful CA on 3/31/2008
Sleeve Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out
Describe Yourself:
Career, Casual, Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This jacket has a timeless, unique and handsome design. It looks modern The boiled wool used here has a very tight knit on the shoulders and sleeves, which results in a slightly stiffer jacket in the upper portion. But it is this very stiffness that gives the jacket nice body and heft. The leather details in the mandarin collar and pockets add nice texture and color contrasts to the Charcoal Heather. Tailoring is first rate, and the material should hold up for more than a lifetime.
The wool and knit allows the jacket to "breathe," so it shouldn't ever get too hot through three seasons. Obviously, it is not a Summer jacket. There are two inside pockets to complement the two on the outside. I wish it had another smaller inside pocket for a cell phone.
Take note of the instructions to order a size smaller than you usually wear. It seems like the Austrians size everything one size larger, or they like much looser fitting jackets. I normally wear a 38, but ordered a 36. Even then, the sleeves look to be about a half inch too long for me, and the sleeve opening is way large, but I can live with those minor niggles.
P.S. Jeff was a little harsh on rating this jacket a one star. The shoulder pads are NOT huge at all--the material and cut make it such that when you raise your arms, it acts like a stiffer jacket would. But how often do you raise your arms above shoulder height? Not unless you are on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange! As in the photo, the shoulder pads look and work fine--I think it's the kind of knit and the cut that Jeff has a problem with.
By David from Lancaster, PA on 2/17/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Versatile, Warm
Best Uses:
Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Conservative, High-end shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I wear this jacket three seasons all day, every day. It is comfortable, warm, good-looking, durable. Good for wearing to a fancy restaurant or walking the dog
By Jeff from Cincinnati on 11/24/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Describe Yourself:
High-end shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: This item fits very well through the body. However, the shoulder construction on the garment are very akward. I also order a Austrian sport coat from Steinbock. The quality of the garment is excellent. However,for this garment in particular, the shoulder pads are enormous which make the fit all wrong.
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