Another great Barbour jacket
I have a few Barbour jackets, each with their own purpose. This one is my "lightweight, goes with almost anything but very dressy clothes" one. The other people who have reviewed it have said pretty much everything that needs to be said, and I'll agree that it does run small and you may want to size up. I ordered my regular size, and I find it nearly tight, but the belt is fine and almost a little big! It's not just the shoulders that are a little tight, but the waist and chest are kind of tight, too. However, I bought it over the summer almost two years ago and paid almost nothing for it, so I grin and bear it -- haha. Barbour jackets overall can run a little small, but this one is especially fitted. Also, the zipper has large teeth, so you might want to be careful around more delicate clothing, but the O-ring pull makes it nice and smooth. I only took off one star because it does run smaller than my other Barbours, and I don't know if it's really their traditional "waxed" cotton, because it feels different from my other ones, and I wouldn't wear this as a rain jacket, plus it doesn't have a hood, anyway.
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Stylish, Fitted, Well-Made, Versatile Jacket!
Barbour makes the best outerwear and semi-casual jackets and I own a few. The sizing can be tricky, as for other styles I am the US size 4. In the International Waxed style I am a US size 6. For reference, I am 5'6" and weight 124 pounds, and the size 6 fits perfectly! Cinching the belt provides a fitted look, and you can layer with a lightweight to medium weight sweater underneath. I was surprised at how warm this jacket keeps me, in temps of low 40's. Lower than that, you would need one of the fleece-lined, quilted jackets that Barbour makes. The styling and construction is amazing. I especially love the gorgeous hardware on the jacket, the zipper pull and the zipper. Has a nice motorcycle jacket touch to it, yet with a feminine fit. Great choice, you will not be disappointed!
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Great construction and quality
I have done a lot of research on Barbour's style and sizing, the International Jacket is exactly what I was looking for, very stylish, functional and great quality inside out. FYI, I am 5"7 tall about 125 lb, slim to average build. I opted for size 6 given British brands have more contemporary fit. It's fitted like a medium weight jacket and enough room to layer, with the belt it gives a more defined fit. Over all, I am very pleased, worth the investment.
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The Perfect Jacket
This jacket is super cute, warm, & multi-purpose. I'd say it runs a little small in the shoulders. I ordered my normal size and are keeping it and just won't wear anything thick under it. If you plan to wear a bulky sweater under, I'd advise going up a size.
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Perfect!!
Beautifully constructed & form fitting, stylish yet classic!
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Do you ever wear the jacket unbelted?