Polka-dot San Telmo jacket(Item 90979)
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Regular: $175.00
Now: $119.99
I was compelled to visit my J.Crew (in Westport, CT) after Sue.bee mentioned in the "Summer Sale: New Styles & Reduced Prices" post that she recently stopped by her local J.Crew and noticed that they marked down additional items.
As I was there, I tried on a few different items that I have been lusting over for a couple of weeks now. The first was the Italian Matelassé Lucia Jacket (Item 90816). Not worth it! As others have commented (in previous posts about their experience with a different version of the Lucia jacket,) this jacket was too boxy in the chest (even with the size 0 that I tried on!) It was also much longer than I expected it to be. Although, the fabric itself is gorgeous- the boxiness of the front chest (and the $200 price) made me "pass" on this purchase.
However, the real find came with a jacket I never thought I would purchase: the Polka-dot San Telmo Jacket! I tried it on for fun, not expecting to take it home with me (and I did!) The jacket is actually a lot more flattering than the pictures on the website illustrate. It is quite fitted in the shoulders. (Although, I recommend you order a size smaller than your usual. For example, I am typically a Size 2, but bought this jacket in Size 0). The jacket then fans out in a lovely A-line swingy shape, that hits at the hip.
The coat is fully lined and the outside material is a midweight cotton canvas, which keeps the jacket structure well. It also has pockets- when you have your hands in the pocket, the jacket looks even better (e.g. more flattering)! There is also a cute button detail on top of the inverted pleat at the center back (which is the same "design" illustrated in the picture, but the picture shows the Refined canvas San Telmo Jacket). What is truly great is that the jacket can be worn either open or buttoned up.To wrap up this post: I highly recommend the Polka-dot San Telmo Jacket! :)
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