J. Peterman Spanish-Style Linen Jacket

[Baggers]

Well, it arrived today, and it's a keeper! Perhaps I've just gotten flashier in my old age, but this one has one heck of a lot of personality. It's made from a very light 100% linen that has a nice slubby texture as can be seen in the closer shots, and it has a simple rayon/poly lining in the shoulder and sleeves. The interior seams are finished. The cut is almost the same as the Vic Falls jacket, but with a straight yoked back, an inverted central pleat, half belt, and center vent. Not mentioned in the catalog description, but a nice surprise all the same, are the patches on the underside of the forearms running from elbow to cuff. I took a shot of this, but the stripes are so well matched it's hard to see. In fact, except for the back of the collar, they did an excellent job of matching up the stripes on all the parts that matter (pockets, half belt, and yoke).

As you can tell, I'm a lot more enthused about this one, and can't wait to pair it up with some linen trousers and find an excuse to wear it. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but by George they'll at least see you coming!

Enjoy!

Cheers!

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Congratulations on the jacket.
I'd really have to see it on you before I could make an opinion.
I can say this, I like the fabric, it looks like good construction, but I am not impressed with the lapels or the overall cut of the jacket.
Let's see it on...

...I like the Victoria Falls jacket better...:icon_smil

 

[Marc Chevalier]

It's nice.


Now, promise you won't wear it with anything striped. Solid shirt, please. Non-striped tie.


Wearing linen pants with this linen jacket would be overkill. Stick to cotton duck, twill or poplin trousers.

 

[Baggers]

Congratulations on the jacket.
I'd really have to see it on you before I could make an opinion.
I can say this, I like the fabric, it looks like good construction, but I am not impressed with the lapels or the overall cut of the jacket.
Let's see it on...

...I like the Victoria Falls jacket better...:icon_smil

I'll get a shot wearing it later, but the cut is very similar to to the other one.

I can tell that you're biased toward the Victoria Falls jacket. That's okay, I did say that not everyone could get away with this one.

Cheers!

 

[Baggers]

It's nice.


Now, promise you won't wear it with anything striped. Solid shirt, please. Non-striped tie.


Wearing linen pants with this linen jacket would be overkill. Stick to cotton duck, twill or poplin trousers.

Aw, you're spoiling all the fun! Seriously though, I was figuring a solid shirt with a tie or ascot would look nice. Perhaps just an open collar even. Would a straw boater be too much, or would that be too collegiate? Then again, I do have my basque beret...

So linen would be overkill, eh? Well, I do happen to have the other fabrics hanging in the closet already.

Cheers!

 

[John in Covina]

Would a straw boater be too much, or would that be too collegiate? Cheers!

******
Straw Boater!
Red tie and red carnation.
Cream Ivory pants
and light colored shoes like saddle shoes or bucks maybe?

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

I don't see this jacket on the J Peterman site. Is it discontinued or something?

 

[Matt Deckard]

I like the action back, though I think it looks a bit 1980's with the box shape and those pockets.

I think I'm going to have the waist taken in a bit on my Victoria Falls jacket.

 

[SHARPETOYS]

I don't see this jacket on the J Peterman site. Is it discontinued or something?

Just click on the top left on there site.

Owner's Manual No. 39
quick-order

 

[SleepyDutch]

******
Straw Boater!
Red tie and red carnation.
Cream Ivory pants
and light colored shoes like saddle shoes or bucks maybe?

I agree. :cheers1: However, I'd add a nice panatella cigar too ... just because I'm partial.

 

[Kathleen Klein]

Jacket is Stunning

This will be stunning on you.
We're planning to move to Pittsburgh.
Please tell us EVERYONE doesn't wear
Stellar sweatshirts ALL the time.

 

[indylion]

Linen pants? Yes, you can wear them !!

I think the right color (off-white or ivory) in linen trousers would look great. Please don't wear the beret, unless it's a summer fabric. You need a panama fedora. And I think the jacket looks very nice.

PS. don't forget the brown/white spectator shoes

http://www.bensilver.com/fs_storefront.asp?root=112&show=264&display=4042&group=1

 

[kools]

PS. don't forget the brown/white spectator shoes

http://www.bensilver.com/fs_storefro...4042&g roup=1

Absolutely lovely shoes. I like the shade of brown. $595 might be a little rich my my blood, though.

 

[Zach R.]

That IS a snazzy jacket.:eusa_clap

I might be able to persuade my parents that it is a wardrobe necessity in a collegiate atmosphere, as all of *my* funds are going towards dorm stuff at the moment.

Must...justify...another...purchase...!

 

[Tomasso]

I think the right color (off-white or ivory) in linen trousers would look great.

Absolutely! My first choice.

 

[DanielJones]

Along with the off white trousers I see either a maroon fez or brocade smoking cap paired with this. Also, a bright red carnation in the lapel.
Great looking jacket Baggers.:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[The Wingnut]

Nice! I like it.

Armhole test!