T&C Tried & True: A Country Classic Jacket Tailored for the Town

Here at T&C, we pride ourselves on our discerning eye for quality. With Tried & True, our editors will give you an inside look at the pieces they simply cannot live without.

I have been searching for a warm-toned herringbone blazer, something of the ilk you would see in a hunting scene that takes place in the countryside while watching something along the lines of Downton Abbey, for a while now. Think: classic tailoring and sporty refinement in a truly timeless cut—ideally wool or linen, and if I’m really lucky, the herringbone is a camel or tan. I will wear a gray tweed and I’m not averse to it, but it seems to be harder to find a jacket with the correct tone to the check. Of course, after years of searching for something that fit the bill, I found a piece that I am certain will be in my closet forever.

As is well documented, team T&C loves WNU. My Rampling trousers were a weekly outfit staple last winter, and per my colleague Sophie, the denim is insane. I own a lot of denim and my pair of the Crawfords is arguable my very best jeans. All of which to say: the fact that I found the perfect jacket at a brand grounded in British heritage and men’s tailoring... well, it’s not so shocking.

Now, I own the Hutton blazer, which is a bit more oversized and slouchy compared to the Hacking blazer, the piece in question, and I do really love it. But when I saw my ideal herringbone jacket hanging at a press preview a few months back, I knew it was exactly what I’d been looking for the whole time.

It has all the things you could want in a piece that is a nod to traditional tailoring. The shoulders are neat, but not too soft to complement a blazer that isn’t so much relaxed as it is not meant to be super fitted. That said, it does have a slightly fitted waist. Single breasted, double button, and the buttons on the cuffs are functional—huge if you like to scrunch your sleeves up—and classic pockets. My biggest pet peeve in a lot of modern tailoring is the double pocket detail. Not for me!

Photography by Florence Sullivan/Prop Styling by Mia Katoh & Ruby Kaminsky

The details are what take the tailoring of this piece to the next level.

The subtle alignment of the pockets with the waist paired with the ever-so-slight nip make for this really elevated and feminine shape without it going pure “hourglass” if you will. The Hacking, much like its other sibling, is wool and lined with breathable cupro. Translation: it’s great for the bizarre fall weather we are having because it’s warm, but also lightweight enough of a layer that you don’t over heat. On my frame it hits just at the widest part of my hip, which quite conveniently makes me look taller.

It is the perfect finishing piece. You can pair it with your tonal countryside classics (wellies, a gorgeous scarf, a wool skirt—you get the idea) or with skirts, pants, and denim. Really, it’s the perfect piece to carry you through on-duty days to off-duty weekends. And during layering season, a true no-brainer.

Photography by Florence Sullivan, Prop Styling by Mia Katoh and Ruby Kaminsky.

Roxanne Adamiyatt is the Digital Style Director at Town & Country spearheading online coverage across fashion, accessories, jewelry, beauty, wellness. In her role, Roxanne regularly contributes pieces for the print magazine, often with a focus on the intersection of social media and luxury. Previously, she held the role of deputy digital lifestyle director from 2022-2024, and senior digital editor from 2018-2022 at T&C. Prior to her tenure at Town& Country Roxanne held roles at Us Weekly and InStyle. A life-long New Yorker, Roxanne received degrees Barnard College and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. When she's not attending market appointments and writing about trends, you can find her scouring the internet (and thrift shops) for the very best vintage fashion & furniture to add to her collection.

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