Acorn Waxed Jacket

5'7 145 pounds. Ordered a size 6 (typically a 4) because it said that sizes 4-6 run small, which is totally true. Size 6 fit like a dream. It is quite a heavy jacket, looks great and seems well made. The downside, which outweighs the pros for me, is the maintenance. When I received the jacket, the exterior of the jacket seemed a bit tacky to the touch and had a slight smell of wax. I also learned that you there is no way to clean the lining inside the jacket unless you spot treat it with a small towel and cold water. You're also supposed to get it re-waxed every year. For a jacket that claims to last at least a decade, the fact that you cannot even dry clean is a bit too much for me. I don't think I can spot treat it every time I sweat in it or get a stain... sounds very ineffective for an expensive jacket. Looks great, but is going back!

This was my first Barbour jacket that I had purchased and I am very happy with it! The first week I had it it rained and it was fantastic in the rainy weather! Kept me very dry and I bought the hood and liner to go with it. I am thrilled about how it looks! I am usually a size 6 in most brands, but with the research I did on how they fit I felt the 8 would be better for layering. The should fit very nicely and does not look too big. I am 5'3 and about 145 lb, curvy body type.

I am usually a size 10 (5'-7" and 145 lbs.) and ordered both a 10 and 12. The 10 was a good fit for me when worn with a cotton sweater. If you like jackets oversized or wear heavy wool sweaters, go up one size. If you like it fitted you could go down a size. This is my second Barbour jacket and I love both for transitional weather in Minnesota. It's stylish, beautiful quality, and good for walking in damp weather.

The jacket is adorable, super-warm and extremely well made. However the waxed cotton looks nearly impossible to maintain. You can't put it in a washing machine, and you can't send it to the dry cleaner. All you can do is spot clean, and you have to re-wax the jacket on a regular basis. That is a big production! Also, once rewaxed, I saw warnings that it could stain other clothing in your closet and even the leather seats in your car. I wish there were a non-waxed version of this jacket, I would wear it all the time. Unfortunately, this one is going back. I am usually a size 6 so I ordered the 8 but it was too big. The 6 was true to size.

Love this coat! I bought it before moving to England last year and it is warm and cozy. Now back in the States, and continues to be my rock star jacket.

This is my second third Barbour coat or jacket. My other 2 are from 2006 and different styles. One is a vest and the other is a quilted jacket. They last forever!