Barbour Lutz Jacket Review: Everything You Need to Know
The Barbour Lutz jacket is a timeless classic that has been popular for decades. It is known for its durability, style, and practicality. The Lutz is a versatile jacket that can be worn for a variety of occasions, from casual outings to formal events. If you are looking for a high-quality jacket that will last for years, the Barbour Lutz is a great option. It is an investment piece that you will be able to wear for many years to come.
In this review, we will take a closer look at the Barbour Lutz jacket and discuss all its features. We will also provide some tips on how to style the jacket and how to get the most out of it.
Video Transcript:
Hi guys, it's Sam here from Michael Stewart Menswear. Welcome back to another episode of Barbour Icons, the series where I'm taking you on a deep dive into some of Barbour's most classic and iconic styles.
Today, we've got a great episode for you. We're going to take a look at the Barbour Lutz jacket - I think it's a style that is a little bit under-appreciated, but I don't think it gets the attention it deserves. So, I'm going to tell you about the fit, the features and some of the finer details about this wonderful country style. So, let's get straight into it.
When it comes to Barbour jackets, the Lutz is a real heavyweight, and I mean that quite literally. It's made out of 8oz wax cotton, the wax finish is a matte one, and it looks beautiful, super soft, super silky, and with all wax cotton, it just gets better and better with age. It is a jacket that needs to be worn, and you'll see differences year on year. It'll get little creases and, a little sort of imperfections, but that's all part of the character of these beautiful jackets.
How to Style the Barbour Lutz Jacket
It's known as a sports jacket style, which means you can wear it a couple of ways. You can wear it as the mannequin is here, buttoned up to the top with the throat latch buckled - it adds extra protection on that funnel neck for when things get a little bit cold. It is lined with corduroy as well, so it is super soft and warm around your neck, great for winter. Or you can wear it as I am, which is by folding it down and it becomes more of a blazer style or a sports jacket.
A little bit similar to the Beacon, we've done a video on that before. So do check that one out - it's a great style, but the Lutz can be worn in both of these ways, quite easy to dress up and dress down. Certainly down in a bit more of a blazer style is smarter. So it works for you, whatever your preference is, this jacket can keep you covered.
The Barbour Lutz Features
Let's get down to the finer details of the Lutz jacket. First of all, you've got four buttons to the front, these are like a tortoiseshell finish, but they've got a lovely inlay of white on the Barbour logo, they do pop. Other buttons you've, of course, got onto the cuff here, again add to that slightly distinguished sports jacket style.
As I said earlier, you've got a corduroy lining all to the inside of the collar and what I suppose is the placket, and you've also got a zip closure there. You've as always got Barbour's hefty brass two-way zip, very durable, very reliable, and of course, keeps all those elements out.
To finish the style, it's very English in that it's got a double vent at the back, which has a press-stud closure, so again you can have that open, have it closed, and wear it as you need to. Pockets you've got 2 to the front, and you've also got side entry on those as well, to keep you warm.
It's practical, and really versatile, as I mentioned earlier, you can wear it multiple ways. Which I think gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It's a great style - I can't stress that enough.
How Does the Lutz Jacket Fit?
Let's get onto the important thing - how does the Lutz jacket fit? If you've watched our channel before and you've seen our other videos on Barbour jackets, you know their fits are weird and wonderful, to say the least. They are all over the place, but don't fret, that's what we're here for, don't let it put you off. Take our word as a bit of guidance.
The Lutz jacket is a tailored fit, it is slim fitting, but they have made it with just a little bit of extra room to allow for some layering. Which again is ideal for winter.
I'm typically a medium in most of my clothes, and in the Lutz right now, I'm also wearing a medium. Bear in mind, that I'm also wearing a sweatshirt and a T-shirt underneath that. So, I'm layered up, I'm warm, and I think the fit is nice. I can button and zip this up as well, if needs be. However, if you're planning on wearing anything heavier or anything even thicker than just a sweatshirt underneath. I recommend sizing up one to give you that little bit of extra room and movement.
Or, if you're wearing just a shirt or a t-shirt underneath go for your usual size. It is quite that simple, and it does fall in line with Barbour's recommendation of taking your usual size or sizing up if you want to layer underneath this. It's a versatile jacket, it is great for winter, and I think this sizing allows you to wear it as you want to as well.
So, there we have it. That is everything you need to know about the fantastic Lutz jacket from Barbour. It's one of our favourites, it's been on our roster for years, and that's why we're doing a video on it, to give you all the information you need to know. The real question is, what do you think about the Lutz? Is it a jacket you've had, or is it a Jacket you're going to get? We'd love to hear all about it.
Things to Take Away
If any questions you have, let us know in the comments below, we'll answer them all, it's what we're here for. If you're interested in purchasing one of these, you can head into the store or head to our website, and you can shop to your heart's content. We've also got loads and loads of extra new Barbour in at the moment so head over there, check that out as well and for now, I'll see you later!
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