[Mad Hatter]

I recall all the accolades for the Orvis jackets on recent sale. And I happened to run across this jacket at STP. It's inexpensive with a bonus discount-$75.00.

I note reviews have the same caveats as I've seen here-go down a size. But some mention there are no cuff buttons. Is this proper for this type of jacket? And in all honesty, is this a particularly unattractive jacket? I figure something makes it inexpensive. Thanks in advance.

 

[Flanderian]

I recall all the accolades for the Orvis jackets on recent sale. And I happened to run across this jacket at STP. It's inexpensive with a bonus discount-$75.00.

I note reviews have the same caveats as I've seen here-go down a size. But some mention there are no cuff buttons. Is this proper for this type of jacket? And in all honesty, is this a particularly unattractive jacket? I figure something makes it inexpensive. Thanks in advance.

This is not one of the Harris Tweed jackets that you've read about. Their main line of HT jackets, described as featherweight for years, has not included either this fabric or style. (Patch pockets, no flaps) They have had a few other HT jackets with different fabrics and styles, but again, even though I've followed their merchandise closely for years, I don't recall seeing this jacket.

Orvis also has retail outlet stores, and they have sold jackets labeled as HT that were obviously not of the same quality as their main line of HT jackets in either fabric or construction. This looks as if it may have been one of those. I don't care for it, but to each their own.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I'm not fond of it, either. Really, tweed in general. I know nothing about such jackets, but knew something was..off.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

I love tweed and have always had at least one tweed jacket. I also have a new tweed three piece suit. I don't really need any more tailored clothes, but if I get another suit, it will be because I see a tweed that I think I can't get along without.

However, I would pass on the jacket that you link to.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Orsini]

I love tweed and have always had at least one tweed jacket. I also have a new tweed three piece suit. I don't really need any more tailored clothes, but if I get another suit, it will be because I see a tweed that I think I can't get along without.

However, I would pass on the jacket that you link to.

Cheers, Jim.

I like tweed, too.

Do you get much opportunity to wear tweed where we are -- in California?

 

[hbecklin]

Mad Hatter-

I actually have that exact same jacket and have reviewed it on STP. I can understand how some people wouldn't like it- no cuff buttons or back vent- but it is a high quality garment. I wouldn't buy it, though, if you live anywhere south of Iowa. It's great for me- I'm in WI- I wore it, rotated in with my other thornproof tweeds for about a week last winter when it was 10 below every day here.

I sewed two cuff buttons on it. While this may not be perfect in form, it does look a bit better.

I'd order a size down. I'm a 45 and I ordered a 44 and it fits great- but I think a "true 46" might have a problem wearing it. So I'm not exactly sure. But I'd still do it.

Honestly, good Harris Tweed is hard to find. I like this one, it's a 3B Sack, and easily the cheapest 3B Sack Harris Tweed out there.

Go for it. You won't be sorry. It's as trad as you can get for $75.

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

I like tweed, too.

Do you get much opportunity to wear tweed where we are -- in California?

Well, it would depend on what part of California one is in I suppose. I see we are both in the same general area although the nights might be a tad cooler where you are.

I am retired so generally I only wear tailored clothes in the evening or to a play in the afternoon and then dinner. Depending on the weather, I think with modern air conditioning that tweed can probably be considered a six month fabric in our area.

My last three suits have been three piece and I can usually wear the vest on the summer suits in the spring and fall and my winter suits are probably six month suits.

If the weather is accommodating some of these can be nine month suits for me. If I wore a suit all day as I did for the one year I worked for one of the Big Eight CPA firms, my answer might be different.

That one year was the only time I ever had to wear a suit which might be part of the reason I enjoy wearing them now.

Cheers, Jim.

PS - I can't make out the car you use as an aviator - a Datsun 510 perhaps?

 

[TweedyDon]

After reading hbecklin's review, I'm *very* tempted... So, how does one go about getting the bonus discount? :icon_smile_wink:

 

[randomdude]

Just grabbed this in 44R and with a free shipping code! Looking forward to receiving it!

 

[randomdude]

Can you wear this jacket with khakis, or is the color too close?

 

[Mad Hatter]

After reading hbecklin's review, I'm *very* tempted... So, how does one go about getting the bonus discount? :icon_smile_wink:

I'm sorry. I should've mentioned the 25% bonus discount was from signing up for the DealFlyer. Right now the DealFlyer offers 15% off and free shipping-pretty much even. Eek-it's even cheaper now! It would be abt. $68.00 with that discount.

hbecklin, thanks! But it was more an academic question since tweed is somewhat an unknown quantity to me. Really, I favor patterns for interest rather than textures. And I dislike plaid, but I love windowpane-go figure.ic12337:

randomdude-IMO it looks like khakis, moleskins, or corduroys would look good with that jacket.

 

[vwguy]

No longer available in my size, whew! I might have been tamepted. Well, maybe.

Brian

 

[Mad Hatter]

Two sizes left-38 and 40. If you can get the 15% discount+free shipping code and get $100.00 in your cart, the jacket is $67.96. Sorry, I already shared my two extra coupon uses.

 

[Joe Beamish]

Slight departure in topic: Generally, do Harris tweed jackets run big?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Sorry, I have no idea about traditional sizing.

Jacket is even lower today with the above discounts applied-it's now around $58.00.

 

[Joe Tradly]

Slight departure in topic: Generally, do Harris tweed jackets run big?

"Harris Tweed" is a fabric. The jackets run big if the maker makes them big. It's like asking, "Do seersucker jackets run big?" You can find slim fitting Harris tweed jackets, and you can find Orvis-like tents.

JB

 

[Jim In Sunny So Calif]

Can you wear this jacket with khakis, or is the color too close?

There are a lot of shades of cloth that people call khaki, so it is hard to tell without seeing the two pieces together, but considering that and the big difference in texture, I think you could find a khaki that would work.

Cheers, Jim.

 

[Orsini]

Well, it would depend on what part of California one is in I suppose. I see we are both in the same general area although the nights might be a tad cooler where you are.

I am retired so generally I only wear tailored clothes in the evening or to a play in the afternoon and then dinner. Depending on the weather, I think with modern air conditioning that tweed can probably be considered a six month fabric in our area.

My last three suits have been three piece and I can usually wear the vest on the summer suits in the spring and fall and my winter suits are probably six month suits.

If the weather is accommodating some of these can be nine month suits for me. If I wore a suit all day as I did for the one year I worked for one of the Big Eight CPA firms, my answer might be different.

That one year was the only time I ever had to wear a suit which might be part of the reason I enjoy wearing them now.

Cheers, Jim.

PS - I can't make out the car you use as an aviator - a Datsun 510 perhaps?

I had though perhaps you might have been in academia but it sounds like you wear it for evening social. It all sounds very nice... Thank you for sharing that with me.

That little car is, I think, some variety of BMW 1800 from the mid 60's. It seems to be hooking up OK but I think the roll resistance in the back needs some attention…

 

[Orsini]

Can you wear this jacket with khakis, or is the color too close?

Color aside, is it OK for us to wear cotton slacks with that swell wool tweed?

 

[Joe Beamish]

So, "no". As a class, they do not run big.

Thanks.

"Harris Tweed" is a fabric. The jackets run big if the maker makes them big. It's like asking, "Do seersucker jackets run big?" You can find slim fitting Harris tweed jackets, and you can find Orvis-like tents.

JB