Women's Leather Stine Jacket

Comments about Women's Leather Stine Jacket:

After much debate I purchased the Stine leather jacket. I wanted a leather jacket that was warm, not stiff, and didn't look or feel bulky, yet quality leather. This fits the bill nicely! The strong smell lasted only a few days after airing and the color is a nice subdued black, not shiny. I've bought from Eddie Bauer for many years and am rarely disappointed. Thank you!

Comments about Women's Leather Stine Jacket:

Good quality, but the charm of two by four. Too heavy for NC. Additional fasteners for the belt are not reinforced, so you cannot use them. Sent it back.

Comments about Women's Leather Stine Jacket:

I bought this jacket on sale a month ago, and it's been hanging in my closet because the weather was too hot. Yesterday, I tried it on again and decided to return it, and here is why. First, what I like about this jacket (because I wanted to keep it): it's a classic style with no hardware, nice color (dark neutral brown), good fit (I'm 5'9", 135 lb, 34D, slightly broad shoulders and MT fits well - slim overall but not too tight in the shoulders), adjustable waist. The smell was not a problem for me; I think it's been going away gradually. Now why I'm returning it: the leather is good quality but really stiff, it feels like an armor on. When I sit down, the whole thing rides up to my chin. So, it's not one of those buttery soft and supple jackets. Whereas this form-holding stiffness might work for someone else, it's too much for me...
To sum up, I like the look of the jacket but not the feel of it.

Comments about Women's Leather Stine Jacket:

I purchased another Stine jacket in brown many years ago and I love it. I still have it..it holds up very well.
The style of the current Stine is a little different but still fits nicely and looks good. My only complaint is the strong chemical order (I guess from the tanning process). Hence the 3 star rating. I'll need to hold my nose for the first few wearings and hope it goes away quickly