Hello…some of you have been waiting for this one.
Blazer coat (FA14, B0630, $178) runs 00 – 14. The color is called true black. 76% viscose, 21% nylon, 3% spandex, 100% poly lining.
11/12 – $129.99 in-store
Size 6 – chest = 34.75″, waist 33.25″, lower hip 40.25″
Size 8 – chest = 35.75″, waist 34.25″, lower hip 41.25″
Size 6 – For size reference, I’m 37″ across the fullest part of my chest, 39″ hip and 5’0″ in height. This coat reminds me of J. Crew’s Collection top coat (review). This coat is half the price. Like the duskfall stretch blazer, the sleeves were very tight and not easy to get into. It looks looser on the model. I have a feeling a size 8 is how it’s supposed to look. Looser than this. It looks sleek, though and I would probably wear it open most of the time.
12/9 ETA: AFter trying the 6 & 8 twice each, I settled on the 6. The one I received from a store, via an online order, isn’t as tight in the sleeves. Either I tried on one that was unusually tight or the 3% spandex does stretch to fit comfortably. In any case, tts for me.
I’m wearing it with the oversized button-down shirt (review) in XS. I had to have the collection topcoat hemmed. I wouldn’t hem this one. My legs are on the average to longer side for a petite. Your leg length, particularly thigh length will determine where it will hit on you. Shorter thigh length means it will hit closer to the knee.
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I see that little tweed shift to the right in the photo. Did you try that, too? Thoughts? Thanks.
cc – I didn't try it on! It got mixed with with things and I ended up giving it back before trying it. If I get a chance to try it on, I will. If ordering I would go with my J. Crew dress size of 6. And that's based on other Madewell try-ons over the 4-6 wks.
Thanks for your reply, Gigi.
cc – You're welcome. Any time 🙂
cc – The tweedweave dress reviewed here.
This is my favorite of all your madewell reviews, this piece is a must-have and you look amazing in it. I hope I love it on me as much as I love it on you. Thank you so much for featuring this and the white button-down (which I also ordered) on here and on Instagram. Did I mention that I also ordered the merlot colored leather moto jacket? I can't wait to try it on and make it mine. Did you see it in the store?
The coat makes you look very long and lean. Perfection.
I don't think I have ever seen a "stellar" review before ;-).