Blazer-jacket in English wool houndstooth

As a preface, I never, ever wear things tight and always prefer something slightly loose to slightly tight. I am a consistent Size 6 in J.Crew blazers because I prefer them to fit comfortably with room for a thicker Oxford/vest, etc. (For reference, I'm 130lbs, 5'5, 36B). I purchased this season's black or brown wool blazer-jacket and actually went up to a size 8 so that the armpits weren't so tight. For this houndstooth blazer-jacket, I bought the size 6, and man oh man, it runs large. I should have purchased the size 4, and I've never needed to do that in a J.Crew blazer before. (Sure, it would fit always, but the 6 is ideal.) Anyway, even if you're like me and never size down, I would recommend taking the leap and doing so here. Even if you have a larger chest, the single button structure should give you ample chest room. Gorgeous pattern/quality otherwise!

This is gorgeous. I prefer a blazer with a straight cut (not nipped in at the waist) and this is one! It is almost the exact same cut as an Isabel Marant blazer I have that was 4x the price. It is oversized but that’s definitely the look. I went with my smaller size but would not size down from there.

I wanted a more structured blazer. This was too boxy for me (5’8”, 160 lbs, hourglass/athletic, size 6 in denim). I bought a size 8 and for it to not be huge in the waist I probably would have needed a 4. Overall quality is amazing. If you want this pattern in an oversized blazer definitely go for it. Unfortunately, I’ll be sending back this item.