Product Review: Gingham Schoolboy Blazer

Gingham Schoolboy Blazer
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Item 27098
Regular: $148.00
Now: $59.99

J.Crew describes this perfect-for-crisp-nights jacket as the following:

The perfect layering piece for alfresco dinners and brisk ocean breezes, our much-loved schoolboy blazer, updated for summer in lightweight cotton and a fresh, crisp gingham—the quintessential summer fabric (and one of our all-time favorites). Sized to fit and tailored with precision, it's destined to become your wear-it-everywhere wardrobe wonder. Notch collar. Long sleeves. Chest welt pocket, welt pockets with flaps, interior pockets. Functional buttons at cuffs. Partially lined. Hits at hip. Import. Machine wash.

I won't lie, I have a thing for that gingham pattern. From shirts, to shorts, to jackets— it screams Summer time (think sitting on a rocking chair at the back porch while sipping on some ice cold lemonade)! So when J.Crew came out with the Gingham Jacket earlier this year, I knew it would be mine. ;)

When it comes to sizing, I would say it is true to size as I went with a size 0. [I am now a size 0 in J.Crew's jackets due to vanity sizing. I was a size 2 back in J.Crew's 2007 collection. I should add, that I weigh the same since then.] It is very similar in fit to the Rose Vines Blazer from J.Crew as the jacket is fitted (refer to the "Product Review: Rose Vines Blazer" post). The shoulders fit well and so does the body.

The fabric is great— it's light and structured. Unlike the Rose Vines Jacket, this jacket keeps its shape very well. Also, the fabric is not stiff which makes the roll-up of jacket sleeves super easy. As for the sleeves, they look good rolled-up and not. (Unlike the Rose Vines Blazer, which seems to work only with the sleeves rolled-up.) Even more surprising, the buttons at the cuffs actually work! A nice touch by J.Crew.

The length of the jacket is great. It really does hit at the hip, so it is neither too short nor too long. :)

The only thing that struck me odd with the jacket is the lining, or lack there of... As stated in the description, the jacket is partially lined. But the part they left unlined is so little. You see the sleeves and the front part of the jacket is lined. Even the neck area inside has two over-lapping pieces of fabric making it semi-lined. The only part not lined is the lower back, which makes one wonder why J.Crew didn't bother to finish it off.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this jacket. Especially if you can find one at your local brick & mortar store for $41.99 (which is the price after the additional 30% off sale)!

What are your thoughts on the Gingham Schoolboy Blazer? Have you tried it on or own it? If so, please share! :)