Designed for an easy, comfortable fit. Please refer to our detailed measurements below to find your perfect size.
Design Details
- Ruffle trim front and hem — a continuous ruffle runs the full length of the front placket and finishes the hemline, softening the structured lines of the jacket.
- Pointed western collar — a classic lapel collar with a sharp point, which is what gives the jacket its cowboy-leaning character.
- Twin chest flap pockets — two flap pockets with snap-button closures, kept from the original utility jacket so the detailing stays balanced against the romance of the ruffle.
- Open front — no buttons, snaps or zip, so the panels hang straight and you can layer it over a tee or a dress and still show what is underneath.
- Flared hemline — the ruffle construction lets the hem flare gently at the waist, giving a shape that skims rather than clings.
Fabric & Colour
The velvet is polyester velvet, chosen because the pile keeps its depth and the colour stays rich rather than fading to a flat brown. There is a soft hand-feel to it and a low, quiet sheen rather than a high shine, so the surface shifts as you move without ever looking glossy. The shade is a deep chocolate brown that sits close to coffee, warm rather than reddish, and that depth is exactly what lets the ruffle trim read clearly against the body of the jacket. It pairs easily with denim, cream, black and camel, and it takes well to a simple, uncluttered outfit — let the fabric carry the look.
Fit & Silhouette
- Regular fit through the shoulders — the jacket sits close at the shoulder seam without pulling across the chest.
- Gently flared hem — the ruffle construction lets the hem ease away from the waist, so it skims over the hips instead of clinging to them.
- Long sleeves with standard cuffs — there is enough room inside the sleeve for a fine knit or a slim shirt underneath without the fabric bunching at the elbow.
- Suits different frames — because there is nothing to fasten, you decide how much ease you want: worn open it is relaxed, held in at the waist it sits closer to the body.
- How it moves — the front panels fall and swing as you walk rather than sitting flat, which is a big part of why the jacket feels relaxed rather than tailored.
Care & Keeping
| Care step |
What to do |
| Washing |
Machine wash at a maximum of 30 °C on a normal program |
| Bleaching |
Do not bleach |
| Drying |
Hang to dry |
| Ironing |
Up to 110 °C, pressing on the reverse |
| Dry cleaning |
Possible, but handle with care — mention that it is polyester velvet |
| After wearing |
Hang the jacket so light creases drop out |
| Storage |
Padded hanger, with a little space on each side so the velvet is not pressed |
Ordering & Delivery
- Choose your size first — the jacket comes in S, M, L, XL and XXL, so start with the size you normally wear in an open-front style.
- Decide how you will layer it — if you plan to wear it over a chunky knit or a heavy shirt, take the larger of the two sizes you are considering.
- Ask us if you are between sizes — sizing is the question we hear most, so get in touch before ordering and we will help you decide.
- Buying women's outerwear online — the safest approach is to go by a jacket you already own: note the size you wear in that piece and choose the same size in this one.
- Follow your order — parcels leave our warehouse with tracking, so you can watch the delivery move from dispatch to your door.
FAQ
Q1. How does the chocolate brown velvet ruffle jacket fasten?
It does not fasten — the front is cut open with no buttons, snaps or zip, which is what makes it such an easy layer. The front panels hang straight and move as you walk, and you get to show whatever you are wearing underneath. If you want it to sit closer to the body, a slim belt at the waist will hold the panels together.
Q2. Does the velvet stretch, and will it crease?
Velvet with a little stretch is what makes this jacket comfortable to wear for hours — the sleeves and body move with you when you reach, sit or drive, rather than pulling tight across the shoulders. It is not a fabric that creases badly either, and light marks from sitting usually drop out once the jacket is hung up for a few hours.
Q3. Will the chocolate brown look the same as it does on screen?
Velvet shifts with the light, so the brown looks deeper in low light and warmer in daylight — that is part of what makes it feel rich. Our photos are taken in natural light, but every screen renders brown a little differently, so expect slight variation. That is normal when you buy women's outerwear online, and the shade stays a true deep chocolate rather than a red or orange brown.
Q4. Are the chest pockets functional?
Yes. The two chest pockets are cut as flaps with snap-button closures, so they hold small everyday items while keeping the western look that gives the jacket its character. They sit flush against the chest rather than bulking out the front, so the line stays clean even with a card or keys tucked inside.
Q5. Is it dressy enough for an evening out?
Velvet does the work here. Deep brown takes evening light beautifully, and the continuous ruffle keeps it from reading as a plain daytime layer — which is exactly what makes it such an easy romantic autumn date outfit. Style it over something simple and let the fabric carry the look; it works just as well for a concert or a celebration dinner.
Q6. Would this work as a gift?
It works well as a gift. Velvet in a deep brown feels considered rather than basic, and the open front means it layers over clothes the wearer already owns, so it slips into an existing wardrobe easily. If you know her usual jacket size, order that one.
