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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Olive and Navy Reversible Cotton Blouson Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Blouson cut expects a fitted waist with elastic or drawstring cuff. Two-way wear adds bulk; expect a slightly roomier cut than single-layer versions.
Quality
Cotton reversibles add cost for the extra seaming and facing. At 595 GBP the quality is typical Drake's—solid stitching and dye work, but reversibility itself adds handling risk.
Is the price fair?
Mid-range, reasonable value for the reversible feature. Better deal than buying two solid blousons separately.
Best for
Travel-light dressers and those who value novelty; the reversible feature is its selling point.
Care
Reverse before the first wash to check interior finish; separate colors and wash in cool water to avoid dye transfer.
What owners report about Drake's jackets & outerwear
Owners and menswear reviewers treat Drake's jackets — the five-pocket chore jackets and Games blazers especially — as well-made, fabric-led pieces, and an editorial comparison of luxury chore coats found the label's range of cloths, sizes and availability consistently stronger than its peers, with fabric-specific details like snap cuffs on suede versions and rivet buttons on denim ones. The cut runs relaxed by design: forum owners describe Games blazers as slouchy and slightly oversized, with sleeves that frequently need shortening. Pricing draws pushback — commenters on a corduroy Games blazer review argued the fit would have to be perfect to justify the outlay on a casual jacket.
- Strengths
- Reviewers credit the line's breadth of fabrics and its relaxed casual-tailoring cut, executed with detailing matched to each cloth.
- Watch out for
- Owners report erratic sizing between styles, sleeves that run long, and prices that even fans say are hard to justify.
- Sizing
- Fit is intentionally relaxed and inconsistent across styles — one owner fit a 38 Games blazer but needed a 40 in the suede chore jacket — so check each style's own measurements before buying.
About Drake's's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Luxury chore coats compared – Permanent Style · Drake's corduroy Mk.I Games Blazer: Review – Permanent Style · How does the fit of this Drake's games blazer look? | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Page 615 | Styleforum