J. Peterman Victoria Falls Jacket

[Hemingway Jones]

Just poking you.

No worries.

 

[Nick Charles]

Well I like mine even if it isn't exactly the same. All cotton, perfect length and sleeves. There is even a hidden piece of elastic to keep the action back looking nice and help it close correctly.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

You've had that jacket for several hours now! Where are the pictures? The review??

Well, ironically enough, you were right all along; it was waiting for me at home.

I must say, I rather like it. The fit is perfect. For this I am grateful. I do have an expansive reach. The cut is nice as well. It reminds me of something out of the first "Mummy" movie (of the late 90s), which I realize is a dubious distinction, but I rather like the clothes from that popcorn piece of fluff!

I also like the lining. it is very similar to the lining in my Ralph Lauren suits, which always reminded me of something old fashioned and fine. The copious, and well-placed, pockets are welcome to a pocket-stuffer such as me.

The jacket scores high marks with its belted back and well-placed pockets.

Now, my one complaint, and it is substantial; the material is not to my taste; cotton mixed with spandex is not my cup of tea. Now, it's only an issue if you focus on it; pull on it and stretch it and the like -it does give a little. I also realize that it has a positive effect on comfort and movement and should not effect breathability, though I cannot test this in 50 degree weather. While wearing it, I am self-deluded that it is a crisp cotton.

Allow me my delusions and I will continue to enjoy this fine jacket.

 

[scotrace]

Thank You Sir.

I shall show Mummy the fine goodness of this garment, based on your review...

Does it still make you wish for the linen safari?

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I shall show Mummy the fine goodness of this garment, based on your review...

Does it still make you wish for the linen safari?

It makes me wish that the Victoria Falls was linen!

I like the cut of this jacket. If I were to get a safari jacket, I'd want bush poplin. I would certainly want something tougher than linen. A safari jacket has less applications than this jacket, which makes for a smart casual jacket.

 

[Mojave Jack]

It makes me wish that the Victoria Falls was linen!

I like the cut of this jacket. If I were to get a safari jacket, I'd want bush poplin. I would certainly want something tougher than linen. A safari jacket has less applications than this jacket, which makes for a smart casual jacket.

I'm not seeing any photos, Old Sport...

How's the sleeve length?

What are you planning to wear with this? An ascot would look pretty good. Can anybody pull that off these days, though? If anybody could, you could.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I'm not seeing any photos, Old Sport...

How's the sleeve length?

What are you planning to wear with this? An ascot would look pretty good. Can anybody pull that off these days, though? If anybody could, you could.

Thanks, Dear Jack.
Yes, I haven't posted photos. I'll probably take some tomorrow, since I will be wearing it to work for casual Friday. I'm sure it will look pretty much like the fellow at the beginning of the thread.

The sleeve length, you'll be happy to know, is spot on. They are not short at all. As I recall, we are similarly sized.

An ascot! Indeed! I think of the older Cary Grant; certainly a fine look.

I may go in that direction, but I will start out with a contrasting linen shirt, some dark brown slacks and boots, I would imagine. We'll see tomorrow.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Matt:

You SLEPT in it?![huh]

 

[IndianaGuybrush]

Dunno if you Gents saw this : http://www.jpeterman.com/cgi-bin/sgdynamo.exe?UID=3072042314383943&HTNAME=\html\jp-products/OM\1633.html

More of a traditional safari jacket in the "shirt-like" construction I think. Still, a nice little number, and in linen no less.

 

[Baggers]

Ah, you mean this one here? :eusa_doh:

Cheers!

 

[IndianaGuybrush]

Whoops, yeah thats the one... serves me right for being away for so long and then trying to jump right back in without platying catch-up[huh]

 

[Mojave Jack]

Photos, Hem?

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Sorry, Jack,
It's been cold in Boston.
One of these days...

 

[Hemingway Jones]

That Day Has Arrived!

 

[Mojave Jack]

Outstanding!

I love that jacket! And you went with the ascot. Good show!

Judging by Baggers review of the linen safari, it looks like you made the right choice.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I love that jacket! And you went with the ascot. Good show!

Judging by Baggers review of the linen safari, it looks like you made the right choice.

Thanks, Jack!
I think I chose wisely!
Yes, the ascot was your idea. It's true. I was in a Ralph Lauren outlet in Kittery Maine this morning and I picked one up for $30. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Flitcraft]

Wow! Jacket looks great!
The ascot really pulls the whole outfit together- think Clark Gable in "Mogambo"!

 

[boomerchop]

That DOES look good.

I believe there is one of those in my future. Very nice look. So it runs true to size?

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Thank you, Filtcraft. I am getting a lot of use out of this ascot!

And Boomer, it is sized well. I am a 44L and this fits well. The sleeves are sized at 35" -perfect for me.

 

[scotrace]

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