I received the honey glaze Jacinda sweater jacket from dh for my birthday. I am very happy to say it fits true to size. (If it didn’t and I had to return it, dh would never buy me clothes again lol.) The material is a non-itchy merino wool double knit. It is thick enough that I look forward to wearing it all through Fall. The jacket has bracelet sleeves so on chilly mornings I may break out my long ivory cashmere gloves.
The Jacinda has three buttons in the front, the last button sits right under the bust. There is a knit band and pleating that starts at the sides and runs around the back of the sweater. The sweater is fitted in the chest and flares out a bit under the banding. Sometimes an empire waist cut can be unflattering, giving a pregnant look. But it is not so with this jacket. J.Crew kept it fitted and stream lined enough that it doesn’t look too full. The jacket is fitted in the arms and shoulders. However, there is enough room to wear a long sleeve top comfortably underneath.
The honey glaze is a gorgeous warm golden yellow. It has a subtle brown undertone and no green tinge.
Retail Description:A ladylike design with the softness of a sweater and the refined tailoring of a jacket. Merino wool in a 12-gauge double knit. Fitted. Three-quarter sleeves. Hits at hip. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only. $148.00
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Sizing: TTS
Overall: ****
How nice of your dh to get you this jacket! My husband bought me clothes for many years but the last three times the items did not fit so he has given up! Even after years of success if it doesn’t fit they do give up!
YAY Shannon! DH DID get you the jacket…congratulations! I’m really happy you like it…I will definitely consider it now, possibly in the Black.
FFM-I am eyeing the black too. Boo, I wish it were on sale already!
Congratulations on the jacket and great review. You seem to remember all the details. I wanted the black one but also am waiting for it to go on sale.
I had purchased this jacket in black in an XL but I returned it, because I have a larger bust and it just did not seem flattering. I’m glad it worked for you! Now I am going to give the Paige jacket (in your next post) a try—it is scheduled to ship to me on 10/7.
Thanks ladies!
Jacquelyn-I hear you about the fit. I LOVE the jacket open but I love it a tiny bit less buttoned because of the chest issue. If I was any bigger than a C or the banding was any lower it might look too frumpy.