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Browse all Turnbull & Asser jackets & outerwear →Pale Blue Fine Merino V-Neck Vest
The verdict
Fit
V-neck cut, true to size. Light blue pairs well under white shirts or light outerwear.
Quality
Basolan merino, baseline quality for the house. Pale tone may show pilling more visibly over time.
Is the price fair?
At $495, standard pricing; pale blue is more seasonal than neutral grey.
Best for
Spring and summer dressing or year-round for those who wear pastels confidently.
Care
Hand wash cold and avoid wringing; pale merino bleeds slightly if overly agitated.
What owners report about Turnbull & Asser jackets & outerwear
Reviewers and enthusiasts describe Turnbull & Asser's tailored jackets as heavily built, traditional English pieces: fully canvassed and fully lined, cut as sporting/hacking jackets with working surgeon's cuffs and twin vents, and made up in wool and cashmere cloth. Those who handle them consistently rate the construction very highly, calling the quality superb. Editorial coverage of the brand's velvet smoking jackets frames them as serious, several-thousand-dollar British-made garments rather than casual outerwear.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the construction, singling out the full canvassing, working cuffs, and fine wool/cashmere and velvet cloths.
- Watch out for
- The jackets sit at a very high price point, and enthusiast coverage skews toward vintage and formal pieces rather than everyday casual jackets.
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