J.G. Glover Londoner Jacket - Waxed Cotton (For Men)

I had wanted a Belstaff jacket since the early 70s when it was de rigeur for a serious motorcyclist. At the time I could not afford one. Fastforward to 2011, I still cant afford a Belstaff, but found a suitable replacement which captures the essence and styling of the classic waxed cotton parka, this is the J G Glover Londoner. I have gotten many compliments on the garment. The fit is mostly good, with a few debits. The collar seems to fit tight around my neck and the diameter of the sleeves are narrow for the size. I ordered an XL, these garments run on the small size. However, the chest size did seem true to a XL size, which made it too billowing for me, thankfully there are small snapclosure straps on the side to take in the girth. Overall, I would reccomend the coat as an excellent value for a traditional/stylish waxed cotton coat.

The sleeves are too tight and the collar is just weird.

Yes, the collar is a bit goofy. But, I was able to secure it without feeling too constricted. And I probably won't strap it up that often, anyway. It's a spring to fall jacket rain shower garment, and a big, wooly collar seems to belong to a different jacket. However, I hope the collar on the new size will still fit, because on that day when it gets colder and wetter than expected, it might be nice. That brings me the next point: SIZE. Many comments cite this jacket as running small. I would usually be torn between ordering a Medium or Large on this type of garment. I went with the XL based on the warnings from others and the almost gone status of the XLs. I was swimming in it. Exchanging for Large. I'm a 42R. So, if you're on the border between sizes, order up. If not, order your size. And I am exchanging, rather than returning, because this is a nice jacket. Good feel. Workmanship seems high. Nicely lined. Attractive. Functional. Wish it had action-back gussets for increased mobility as many field jackets do (there would be the fifth star). Alas, this is more of a city jacket than a field jacket. I suspect that hose who use it for hunting, serious hiking or outdoor work will run up against its limitations in design quite quickly. But, if used for a stroll, or other, more casual outdoor activities, this jacket promises to take the wearer though those activities in comfort and deliver him looking good enough to out for dinner at the end of it.

I took a chance and bought this for my husband - he loves it. It's great in wet weather, but if the temp dips below 45 F - you'll need to wear a warm layer underneath

This is a very high quality jacket for the price. But Be sure to look at the sizing. The website claims that L = size 38-40. This must be British sizing. I am a 41L and the size Large jacket barely fits. Even so the sleeves are almost too short. The collar cant be buckled either. I still love the jacket, though. Very sharp looking. And great for chilly, wet, weather.