The double-breasted suede jacket with enough going on below the belt to make it something beyond a standard tailored piece. The covered waist belt cinches the silhouette and the fabric gathers into a pleated peplum below it — a detail that reads vintage without being costume, and gives the jacket a defined waist that most suede pieces don't bother with. The suede-look finish is matte and textured, which suits the structured double-breasted construction better than a smooth leather would.
Wide notched lapels sit open naturally without pulling; the gunmetal button hardware is tonal enough to not compete with the suede texture. Button-tab cuffs continue the hardware detail through the sleeve. The fit is regular through the shoulder and chest, nipping in at the belted waist before the peplum flares slightly from the hip.
Wear with straight-leg jeans and a simple tee to let the jacket be the focal point, pair with wide-leg pants and a fitted knit for a more polished take, or layer over a midi dress with ankle boots for an fall outfit with some structure.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- Suede-look matte finish — textured surface that works with the structured double-breasted construction; doesn't read as a smooth leather jacket
- Double-breasted button front — six gunmetal buttons on wide lapels; sits open or closed with equal intention
- Covered waist belt with buckle — cinches the silhouette cleanly; the covered buckle keeps the hardware tonal with the suede
- Pleated peplum below the belt — gathered fabric from the waist to the hem adds shape and a vintage-leaning detail that distinguishes this from a standard belted jacket
- Wide notched lapels — sit naturally open without fuss; proportioned for the double-breasted front
- Button-tab cuffs — hardware detail at the sleeve that ties back to the gunmetal buttons on the placket