Barbour Louisa Quilted Fleece Jacket (For Women)

I have four or five Barbour jackets in size 8 UK or 4 US. They all fit well. This jacket is too small and should be sized 2 US. I had to send it back. If someone is a true size 2 then it would be a fine jacket.

This fleece is a step up from the usual fleece jacket when it comes to style. Has a snug fit, cut higher over the hips (longer in front & back, which is nice), and has a touch of dressiness. If you don't want the snug fit, order a size up - it may be hard to wear a bulky sweater if you order the size you typically wear.

I ordered two of these jackets, one in navy and one in olive, both in size UK 8 (US 4). Being 33.5" in chest, 24.5" in waist and 36" in hips, I wear both 8 and 10 in UK sizes. While the olive jacket fits me very well, even with a thick wool sweater underneath, I wasn't even able to zip the navy jacket. That's very odd. I compared the one to the other and the navy jacket, despite being the same size as the olive one, is in excess of 3" smaller! This kind of an error in sizing is unacceptable on Barbour's part. Barbour, "By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen", should not have this kind of problems. While the jacket itself is nice, the fleece is really thick and the quilt inserts complement it, I am disappointed because I like navy colour much more than I do olive.

It is my favorite weekend jacket. Very happy with the purchase. Great price.

If there is a way to dress up fleece a bit, this jacket does it. I was delighted with the elegant look this fleece jacket has managed to achieve with quilted accents and fitted tailoring. A good solid weight for cooler days.