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Why We Love This Deal
With Labor Day officially in the books, the unofficial start of fall has commenced. That means the shorts and T-shirts you’ve been wearing all summer will give way to pants and shirt jackets in what will seem like the blink of an eye. If you want to be ready, start scouting go-to lightweight layers like this premium cotton jacket by Ralph Lauren—it’s more than worth a look while it’s over $100 off.
The Bedford Chino Jacket by Polo Ralph Lauren is just $161 at Nordstrom right now, a 40% discount from its normal $268 price tag. It comes in Old Royal, a shade of blue that’s not too dark and not too bright, and its silhouette is reminiscent of the Harrington jacket James Dean iconized in Rebel Without a Cause. This price matches the current sale price at Macy’s, which also has the jacket in Deckwash White, albeit in limited sizes.
Polo Ralph Lauren The Bedford Chino Jacket, $161 (was $268) at Nordstrom
What Shoppers Should Know
- Material: 100% cotton chino cloth treated to achieve a weathered salt-wash effect
- Pockets: Front button-flap pockets, one interior pocket
- Features: Front-zip closure, mock neck, ribbed waist and cuffs, two-button throat latch
Before it referred to the casual pants made of cotton twill, the term “chino” referred to the cotton twill fabric itself. The chino that makes up this jacket is quite soft without being heavy. The salt-wash effect reduces the brightness of the color for a more understated look that will go with a wide variety of outfits, from a T-shirt and sweatpants to an Oxford shirt and, well, chinos. A color-matched logo—the classic polo player on horseback—is the only clue, besides the quality materials, construction, and design of this jacket, that it’s from Ralph Lauren.
Its simple design and muted coloring mean The Bedford Chino Jacket by Polo Ralph Lauren goes with pretty much anything, and the 100% cotton chino fabric is soft and retains just the right amount of warmth. In other words, it’s a jacket you’ll find yourself reaching for over and over again once the summer heat abates. Do yourself a favor and grab one on sale before the price goes back to normal.
