$8.00 Harris Tweed Jacket

[Hemingway Jones]

I always wished I had a tailored Harris Tweed jacket because most of those on the market here in the States are cut to a very generous proportion.

So, I stopped into one of my favorite sources and there it was: Harris Tweed, leather buttons, duel vents, patch pockets, a great tweed, and it fits me nicely. It was $8.00. Who could beat that?



It looks like it was tailored for me. The back:


So, what do you fellows think? Sometimes you get lucky for under $10!

 

[Feraud]

Eight dollars and that fit is quite a bargain!
The double vent gives the jacket a "10" in my book.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Can't beat Harris tweed. You can equal it, but you can't beat it!

A great deal . . .

bk

 

[Pilgrim]

Looks very nice, and nicely fit!

Unfortunately, my figure isn't quite conducive to that fit in clothing anymore.

BTW - recent threads have me trolling for a decent houndstooth two-button sport coat again. You are all a collective bad influence! lol

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Thank you, Gentleman, for your comments.

I hope I have to wait until the fall to wear it.

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

Looks very good Hem! It certainly does look like it was made for you. It looks even better in person, but the pictures came out great. You look handsome as usual, and your eyebrows look quite nice too! lol

 

[Matt Deckard]

Those are the best.

I got a 5 dollar RL plaid from a goodwill a couple years back. I wear it all over and saw it on their webpage that year on sale for $800. i think i got a better deal.

Good lookin' Hem.

 

[MK]

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Wow! That is a great price. I have been keeping my eye out for a Harris Tweed for a couple of years.....but the cuts are not good on the ones I have found. Lucky you!

 

[scotrace]

Well done, Amanda.

Hem, you now need a soft cap, a Labrador and a crisp morning in the New Hampshire woods.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Looks very good Hem! It certainly does look like it was made for you. It looks even better in person, but the pictures came out great. You look handsome as usual, and your eyebrows look quite nice too! lol

Thanks, eyebrows. :eusa_doh: I forgot about that.

Those are the best.

I got a 5 dollar RL plaid from a goodwill a couple years back. I wear it all over and saw it on their webpage that year on sale for $800. i think i got a better deal.

Good lookin' Hem.

Thanks, Matt. Yes, those are the best deals.

Wow! That is a great price. I have been keeping my eye out for a Harris Tweed for a couple of years.....but the cuts are not good on the ones I have found. Lucky you!

Thanks MK! I agree; that is the problem I have found. The Orvis jackets, and others, fit like sacks. That is why I was so happy with how this fit and with the double vents, which make the back look very nice.

Well done, Amanda.

Hem, you now need a soft cap, a Labrador and a crisp morning in the New Hampshire woods.

lol Very funny, Scott. She was with me, you know.
I think it is time for an 8-panel cap.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Well done, Amanda.

Hem, you now need a soft cap, a Labrador and a crisp morning in the New Hampshire woods.

While I was the talented photographer here, I cannot take credit for Hemingway’s clothing. I must say that I am very pleased to have a husband-to-be who can dress himself, and do so very well.

 

[moustache]

Well done Hemingway!!!I have purchased 3 of my Harris Tweed jackets the same way:Under $10 each at Goodwill.

JD

 

[nulty]

That kind of a buy will make your day, even your week!!

Nice work.....

 

[QTime]

me like !

well done :eusa_clap

Best regards,
Simon.

 

[skyvue]

I'm curious: Why was the double back vent such a plus? I tend to avoid those, thinking they look not so vintage. Am I wrong?

 

[Tomasso]

Side vents were around back in the day, especially on country garb like a tweed sportcoat. Both side and center vents go way back.

 

[skyvue]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Looks good. I have 7 Harris Tweads. Love em. Not one cost more than $15 Australian.