After giving the Satchel & Page Leather Bomber Jacket a go, the fit just wasn’t right for me. Instead, I decided on getting a Bedale jacket from Barbour. I have a Light Beaufort that I’ve had for close to 20 years, so maybe it’s time to add another Barbour jacket.
Although I have no issue buying clothing online, I really wanted to try this jacket on, with different layers, to ensure the right fit.
So it was off to the Barbour store in Princeton, NJ, which is just about an hour from me.
Now an hour is a long way to go for a jacket so I had to incorporate another stop to a historical site while in Princeton which, like the Barbour jacket, has a rich history.
So I decided to visit this historical landmark in Princeton as well.
… a Princeton staple.
Anyway…. after spending some time at the store trying on different sizes, with and without a quilted liner, I pulled the trigger on a Size 42 Bedale Jacket. I also picked up the quilted liner so that the jacket could be worn in the colder winter months as well.
I also pulled the trigger on a ham, salami, provolone sub from Hoagie Haven.
So… the Bedale.
The staff, who are very friendly and very helpful, take great pride in their products as can be seen by the packaging.
You may notice a bit of a sheen on this jacket. I chose the more traditional thornproof finish, as opposed to the modern Sylkoil finish, which has a more matted finish.
I think the thornproof version is a bit more authentic, even sporting the ancient Gordon tartan that closely mirrors the jackets of 20-30 years ago.
The quilted liner, which can also be worn separately as a vest, zips into the jacket and provides plenty of warmth.
The liner/vest inside out…
So there you have it. I’ll look forward to wearing it in and wearing it out. Next year, I’ll give it a new coat of wax.
This is my second Barbour. I have a Lightweight Beaufort Jacket that I know I’ve had since at least 2010 when I posted in @Rudy Vey post about Barbour jackets.
They are certainly built to last.
Although I have no issue buying clothing online, I really wanted to try this jacket on, with different layers, to ensure the right fit.
So it was off to the Barbour store in Princeton, NJ, which is just about an hour from me.
Now an hour is a long way to go for a jacket so I had to incorporate another stop to a historical site while in Princeton which, like the Barbour jacket, has a rich history.
So I decided to visit this historical landmark in Princeton as well.
… a Princeton staple.
Anyway…. after spending some time at the store trying on different sizes, with and without a quilted liner, I pulled the trigger on a Size 42 Bedale Jacket. I also picked up the quilted liner so that the jacket could be worn in the colder winter months as well.
I also pulled the trigger on a ham, salami, provolone sub from Hoagie Haven.
So… the Bedale.
The staff, who are very friendly and very helpful, take great pride in their products as can be seen by the packaging.
You may notice a bit of a sheen on this jacket. I chose the more traditional thornproof finish, as opposed to the modern Sylkoil finish, which has a more matted finish.
I think the thornproof version is a bit more authentic, even sporting the ancient Gordon tartan that closely mirrors the jackets of 20-30 years ago.
The quilted liner, which can also be worn separately as a vest, zips into the jacket and provides plenty of warmth.
The liner/vest inside out…
So there you have it. I’ll look forward to wearing it in and wearing it out. Next year, I’ll give it a new coat of wax.
This is my second Barbour. I have a Lightweight Beaufort Jacket that I know I’ve had since at least 2010 when I posted in @Rudy Vey post about Barbour jackets.
They are certainly built to last.
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