Lined Denim Trucker Jacket - Medium Wash

Name: James Perse Lined Denim Trucker Jacket - Medium Wash
Brand: James Perse
SKU: james-perse-lined-denim-trucker-jacket-medium-wash-mrnd2221
Price: 850 USD

Jackets & Outerwear

$850

The verdict

A well-finished basic at a designer markup — buy only if the brand's soft, understated finish matters more to you than $850.

Fit

James Perse tends toward a relaxed-but-neat LA-casual cut; this trucker is likely true to size with easy room through the body, and the lining will add a touch of structure and warmth.

Quality

The store tags list it as 100% cotton woven, and the brand's reputation is built on careful washes and garment finish — expect a soft, broken-in hand typical of the line.

Price check

The denim trucker is a commodity silhouette, and $850 for one is heavy brand tax; the finish is real, but you are paying mostly for the label.

Best for

James Perse loyalists who already buy into the brand's muted, softened aesthetic and want their trucker to match it.

Care

Wash rarely, cold and inside out, and hang dry — frequent machine washing is what ages a denim jacket fastest.

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Fit check: James Perse

True to size

Owners report James Perse's numeric sizing (0=XS up to 5=XXL) runs true to size, with a deliberately relaxed, California-casual cut rather than a slim one.

Reviewers and sizing guides agree the numbered sizing maps predictably to standard sizes and stays consistent across tees, tanks, long sleeves, and sweats — one long-term owner wears the same size 1 across every James Perse product she owns. The caveat owners flag is that the house cut is intentionally roomy: tees and sweats read slightly relaxed at your true size, so people wanting a trim fit sometimes size down, while button-ups and polos can wear looser than the marked size suggests. On the women's side, fitted jersey pieces are the exception — reviewers note the skinny and fitted styles run small, and pants are cut long.

Sizing advice: Take your usual size converted to the number scale (0=XS, 2=M, 3=L); size down only if you want a trim fit in the relaxed tees and sweats, and size up in fitted jersey styles.

Per owner & reviewer reports: James Perse Sizing Guide — Mensflair · James Perse T-Shirt Review — New Inspired · Does James Perse Run Big or Small? — Tellar

What owners report about James Perse jackets & outerwear

The most detailed owner review of a James Perse jacket — the brushed-fleece long jacket — praises the finish work: double seaming on the sleeves and shoulders, a partially lined front, and a warm, stretchy hand that wears more like a cardigan than a structured blazer. Brand-wide, longtime owners say the better pieces hold up well and stay comfortable, with several advising to favor the US-made garments over imported runs. The recurring complaint is value: even satisfied owners describe retail prices as several times what comparable basics cost and routinely advise waiting for sales.

Strengths: Owners consistently praise the soft, comfortable fabrics and genuinely careful construction on the better pieces — the jacket reviewer was impressed by the seaming and interior finishing.
Watch out for: Value at full retail is the constant complaint, and owners report quality varies by production run, with imported pieces and thinner fabrics drawing the most criticism.
Sizing: James Perse uses its own numeric sizing (0-4); owners report it maps predictably once converted — a 5'3" woman who usually wears a 4-6 fit her usual JP 2, and a 6-foot, 190 lb man fit a 3 (large).

About James Perse's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Review James Perse Brushed Fleece Long Jacket - YouLookFab Forum · James Perse | Styleforum · James Perse - Worth the money? | PurseForum