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Browse all James Perse jackets & outerwear →Quilted Nylon Lined Long Coat - Black/Ivory
The verdict
Fit
Long, quilted cut suggests a relaxed fit through the torso with defined structure from quilting. Nylon lining is smooth; likely runs true to size for layering.
Quality
95% polyamide with elastane blend; quilted construction for insulation. At this price, expect quality stitching and durable hardware; seams should be sealed.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing for a technical nylon quilted coat. Functionally similar jackets from performance brands are available at $600–900; the designer name carries the uplift.
Best for
Someone prioritizing style-meets-function in a lightweight, warm layer that transcends seasons.
Care
Machine wash cool, hang dry; periodically reapply DWR treatment to maintain water resistance.
Fit check: James Perse
True to sizeOwners 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
