Balfern Leather Biker Jacket

I bought this jacket in several different sizes online due to the reviews stating that it runs small. For reference I am 5'5, 119 lbs. I purchased the jacket in a US size 2, 4, and 6. With the other reviewers that had the same weight/height as me, I was fully anticipating on the size 6 being the size I'd keep, as usually I'm a true size 2-4, and 25, 26 in jeans, size small in all clothing. Size 6 did fit fine, but It was a tad boxy on my frame. I prefer a closer-to-the-body fit for a jacket like this so size 4 was perfect for me and is the size i ended up keeping, to my surprise. The one minor thing versus the size 4 and 6, is that the size 4 is ever-so-slightly tight on the inner side of my elbows when I bend my arms, but it's not uncomfortable. I have tried the jacket on several times today and I can already tell that that area is starting to be less restrictive with wear. I have heard from reviews and YouTube videos that the jacket does loosen a half size up with continuous wear too. The quality of the jacket is superb: leather is soft, has a nice weight to it, does not look cheap or synthetic, and is a timeless classic that I feel will never go out of style. I am so glad I splurged on this gorgeous leather piece! I highly recommend this jacket!

Just received my Balfern yesterday from the mail (waited for 3yrs b4 pulling the trigger, lol ...) and I'd say t'was love at first sight! Leather is sooooo buttery soft, light weight and no unusual smell unlike other leather jackets that I have ordered before. For reference I'm 51yrs old, 5'4" and 148lbs ... ordered both size 6 and 8 since the recommendation says runs small, order size up ... it is indeed true. I have a size 6 of this Balfern in Rose Pink but for this jacket (black) I have to go for the size 8 (as pictured on me). I have several moto leather jackets .. Balenciaga, Topshop, Truth and Pride, Wilsons and other styles of All Saints leather jackets but I can foresee that this black Balfern would be my all time favorite amongst them, lol ... so glad I did pull the trigger on this one!

I’m a sucker for a good Moto jacket, and this one is the best of the best! I bought this in another color during last year’s N Sale, and I’ve gotten a ton of wear out of it. I love keeping it casual with jeans, a T-shirt and sneakers or wearing it with a nice tank and heels for a night out. It also looks great with skirts to give a flirty and feminine look a little edge/street cred. This jacket does run on the small side so I’d definitely recommend sizing up if you want to layer anything thicker underneath. For reference, I am 5’2, 102, size xs or xxs in tops and I went with a 00. For some reason this years version feels tighter than last years. Or it could be that mine from last year stretched a bit. Either way this years is definitely a bit tight in my shoulders and very fitted in my arms, but I’m going to stick with the 00 since I like the fitted look and can still (tho less comfortably) layer sweaters under. Hoping it will stretch a bit over time. The leather quality is sooo good on this jacket. It’s a soft and buttery, luxurious leather that looks and feels high quality. You are splurging, but it’s well worth the price. Think cost per wear! The jacket is heavy and significant and will last many years to come. It’s a classic closet staple. I’m going to challenge myself and see how many outfits I can make pairing it with items already in my closet. I’m guessing at least 20 - no sweat! The hardest part about buying this jacket is deciding which color. I got all three to try, and I think I’ve decided to keep both the black and the sage green. Hope my husband isn’t reading this! Ha!

I ordered two sizes since I wasn't sure based on the reviews and knew it ran small. I'm a 32B, 25 waist, 34 hip and ordered the US size 2 and 4. I ended up keeping the 4. The size 2 had a tailored fit zipped up and would work if I lived in LA but I'm in Seattle and we gotta layer up here! The size 4 allowed me to layer a light sweater underneath. I'm petite so I was worried about the arm length being too long in the size 4 but it's not. I think the size 4 fits true to an XS jacket fit. The sales rep did tell me these leather jackets will stretch a bit with use, so do keep that in mind.

I fell and the jacket tore apart. I don’t need stitches, but a bit disappointed because at this price point I would expect something a bit more durable. Minor bruises and wounds from a minor fall on concrete.

I desperately want this jacket to work for me, because it’s the coolest most alternative biker jacket I have seen. However, the size range is very very sad. I range from a size 6 to a size 8 , sometimes a 10 depending. By no means am I in the larger or midsize section. I ordered the size 10, and while it technically did fit, I really needed a 12. I am fine going 2-3 sizes up, but the issue is that allsaints do not make this size! Instantly I asked myself these questions: why wouldn’t the largest size fit me? Why does the jacket say made in India? Why did I spend this much on something when it has polyester lining? Despite the low and negative review, I am going to try and see if the jacket can be let out. My advice, if you have a straight body frame, not hourglass or curvy, this jacket might work for you. However, if you have a hourglass shape like myself, or wear a size 8 or larger, you need to pass on this jacket. You will be disappointed in the size range. also be warned that this jacket says “made in India” and the lining is polyester and cheap.

I bought this jacket from ALLSAINTS in December 2020 and I am in love with it every weekend I wear it out it’s my favorite jacket it’s made very well fits me perfectly I get a lot of compliments I wear it with black jeans and ALLSAINTS belts and even with ALLSAINTS dresses I truly love the quality of this brand. Ever since I discovered the leather jacket I began buying more of their clothing.

This leather jacket is amazing. I've never found a leather or faux leather jacket I liked before because typically they look stiff and uncomfortable to me or overly shiny. However this jacket is so incredibly soft, it's not too thick or thin, and not too shiny. Best of all? Not only is it very flattering (not bulky, it kind of follows your curves) but it's comfortable. It actually feels good to put it on. The jacket does run small. For size reference I am 5' 5", 120 lbs and 34C/32D I normally wear a xs/s in tops and the size US4 fit me best. I can wear a cami or tshirt under and its very comfortable. I probably wouldn't be wearing bulky sweaters however. Highly recommend this jacket as it's so beautiful and well made. I think I'll enjoy it for years to come. Worth the splurge.

Love this jacket so much. Usually a 2-4 but ordered this in a 6 for a larger fit and I’m so happy with it!

Despite already having many reviews I do feel the need to jump in on the sizing issue. In general, All Saints has odd sizing. For the relative size, their jackets tend to run tight in the arm, underarm, and chest area. This is my third All Saints jacket so I have some experience with the brand. For US companies, I’m generally a size 0-2. For UK/EU companies, I’m usually a size US2-4/UK6-8. I’m 5’6” 107 lbs, 32-26-36, thin but somewhat athletic build. In All Saints, I’m consistently in between a US size 4-6/UK size 8-10. I have the Dalby in a US4/UK8. I was worried that it would be too small, but it did stretch and now fits perfectly. I also have the Belvedere in a US4/UK8. It is way too small and never stretched enough to make it comfortable. I ended up purchasing the Balfern in a US6/UK10 because I felt like it fit better on my biceps and across my shoulders and I hate when the shoulder line hits too far up the shoulder and it looks like your arm is being squeezed out if he arm holes of the jacket. Only time will tell if I’ll regret this decision as these lamb leather jackets do stretch. However, I preferred how the US 6 lay across my chest (the US 4 puckered outward and it didn’t seem like that area would stretch much) and I also preferred where the US 6 hit on my hip. It wasn’t quite as cropped as the US 4 on me. I’ll also note that the US 6 fit on me like it does on the model in the photos, which is a looser look. If I wanted a more fitted look, I would have gone with the US 4.

I’m 5”4, 115 lbs and anticipated a size 2-4 but ended up with a 6 so I could layer and wear sweaters under it. It’s perfect and the quality is amazing! Recommend sizing 2x up!

After consulting TONS of reviews before making my purchase, I thought I’d pay it back by also dropping a review for anyone unsure about this jacket/sizing. I was looking for a real leather jacket and debated either this one (All Saints Balfern) or the All Saints Dalby - in the end, I ended up getting both since they’re brothers beautiful haha. The Balfern is edgier and makes an outfit pop, which is why I chose to keep it. The quality of the leather is gorgeous - super soft lamb skin. I was worried the hanging belt would bother me, but so far it hasn’t. I was really unsure about sizing but ended up settling on a size US 8 (based on reviews) and it’s perfect - fitted without being too tight. For reference I’m 5’6, 160 lbs with a 36D chest, and usually wear a S-M in tops. Very happy with my purchase, I can see myself wearing this jacket for years!