Linen casual jackets are great because they have that great drape linen is known for, and as you wear them in, they soften up, wrinkle and get a great patina.
These new belted safari jackets in linen from Spier & Mackay look seriously cool. Slightly longer than a field jacket (which they’re also stocking in linen right now, see them all at this link), I like the safari look a bit more as I feel it’s a bit more flattering. The belt adds a little insouciance if you tie it in a jaunty way.
At $228, they’re a very accessible way to try this type of outerwear out. Check out all the colors here. Sand is my personal favorite.
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