Barbour Beacon is available for as low as $252
goneontheroad
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Just came across this....
https://www.endclothing.com/us/barbour-beacon-sports-jacket-mwx0007ol71.html?awc=17185_1575832417_1f52c86fcb375acb868c6c1796cadcae&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Dappered+LLC
And apparently there is another 20% off at checkout. If that expired...still, 315 is not bad for a $745 jacket.
I already have mine but just wanted to share.
https://www.endclothing.com/us/barbour-beacon-sports-jacket-mwx0007ol71.html?awc=17185_1575832417_1f52c86fcb375acb868c6c1796cadcae&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Dappered+LLC
And apparently there is another 20% off at checkout. If that expired...still, 315 is not bad for a $745 jacket.
I already have mine but just wanted to share.
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I just pulled the trigger on this deal (the extra 20% expired literally minutes before I did). The jacket is a second replica, but it's pretty much SA except for the windbreaker flap at the chest which I understand was on the SA version, and a button or two that I believe was removed in the SA version but that are still on this one. Since I'm wearing it and not holding as a collectable, that doesn't bother me; practically there's no visual difference between this and the screen version. It's great and I'm glad I finally picked one up.
“That’s not the sort of thing that looks good on a form."
The difference in size chart between the End Clothing site and Aphrodite is staggering. Hoping the End Clothing one ends up being more accurate.
Sounds about right - I had a medium and then purchased a small after losing some weight, so I have experience with both sizes - The sleeves were altered both times, which a good tailor can do.
Based on what you're saying it sounds like I'll be swapping my XL for an L as we are similar in size and I may actually be a few pounds lighter. I'll report back tomorrow when I can try it on.
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
I’d say if the XL fits chest and shoulders perfectly, keep it. Sleeve length is easy to alter to fit. Same can’t be said from the others. You can always let your local tailor make the adjustments to sleeve length and I bet it would be cheaper than what Barbour is asking for it.
Same here, I had the large and the fit was exactly as you mentioned and while it was more comfortable in the chest/shoulders I ended up selling it here, and got myself a medium from End last week. It's definitely snug under the armpits but the sleeves are perfect length and for sure looks better. I know I could have tailored my old one but seeing it for this price I thought I'll try the medium and see how it fits.
Also for reference, I'm 5’11”, 175lbs and 41" chest.
I do still rather like it though as it looks great
If this one works out, I guess an Npeal sweater will be in order around tax time..
I have to agree - I've always held off buying one as it's a 'boil in the bag' jacket; doesn't breathe at all and you get very wet from the inside out.....not pleasant!
Like some of these other things (watches for example!) spending more doesn’t actually get you better functionality, which would be fine if these items didn’t pride themselves on being better at doing technical jobs.
This pretty much summarises the Barbour / Wax Cotton jackets up.
They are useless in almost every aspect and have been since the 40/50's when they came about. They offer virtually no protection, insulation from outside elements and they usually stink to high heaven due to the wax and dirt built up as no one washes them as you wash the character away, much like Selvedge denim.
My dad used to ride with one back in the 70's, he likes to tell me they were s-hit-e then and they are s-hit-e now. But they do look good
My recommendation would be to for a Medium. As we're the same size, and assuming it's the same pattern as the Tokito, the small will be great with just a t-shirt under it but if you want to wear any type of jumper it will be tight to the point of almost being unwearable, especially around the armpits.