Farktop Women's Embroidery Patch Velvet Biker Bomber Jacket

This item has some real pros and cons to it and while I prefer not to start a review with a con, I will begin with the fact that the color (burgundy) is true to the photos and is very rich and pretty.  The details are reminiscent of a Letterman's jacket or a bomber-type situation.  It’s very casual, preppy, and cute and goes so well with a pair of jeans. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b01m7qq1ca

A shot in true, unfiltered color on a mannequin.  The collar, cuffs and waist are all made with stretch, ribbed material. 

Just showing off the fit and hang of this garment.  It will keep it's shape well with the stretch and durability that velour is known for, I believe it will stay true through the duration of it's life.  

The applique is really wonderful and in my opinion, the best part of the jacket.  There is some real beautiful and detailed embroidery.  It is to be noted that the embroidery is not directly on the jacket itself, but these are embroidered applique that are sewn on separate to the actual garment.  When washing, these applique can curl at the edges if they have not been sewn on carefully and result in a sloppy look, so be prepared for this.  I will touch on this again later in the review.  These embroidered details can be found on the front and sleeves of the jacket.

Look at that!  Gorgeous! all of it is quite detailed and lovely, though not applique directly to the jacket.  It is sewn on and there will more than likely be issues with the applique base turning up and pilling after washing.  

And now, for the critical points:   When the package arrived, it was very thin and small and I was actually rather surprised when I opened it and saw that it was this jacket.  The photographs on the Amazon listing, present it as being an actual substantial jacket, with at least some kind of lining and thickness.  This is not the case.  In fact, you are getting a velour tracksuit type zip-front long sleeve shirt, which is perfectly fine, but when the photographs lead the buyer to believe there is a thickness and warmth to it, when it is, in fact, simply a long-sleeved shirt, it can come as a surprise to the buyer.  Be prepared that this is not the case.  You can see the listing's photo here.  This photo is actually a link given to me by Amazon that will take you to the actual product on Amazon.

See how nice and fluffy that looks?  It looks warm and thick here.  It's not.  

It runs incredibly small.  An XXL size is an American medium. My daughter is a size 12, and as you can see by the pictures, it is a fitted jacket.  There is some stretch to it, but it being as small as it is, stretch and length go hand in hand.

Like I had mentioned, there is no lining.  It is stretchy velour. Inside you will find raw surged edges and you can see the stitching from the applique.  There is no insulation, or lining at all as can be seen by the photo.

No lining at all, raw surged edges, the seams from sewing on the applique is obvious. You will also need to go through the jacket with a pair of scissors, as there are strings hanging everywhere inside.

BOTTOM LINE:  Though, this jacket is very small and lightweight, it is still very cute and easy to wear.  For the right person, this can be an extremely handsome addition to their casual spring or fall wardrobe, though care awareness with the applique should be kept in mind.  The listing does mention that dry clean will be best for this item and I tend to agree, if nothing else, but to preserve the applique.

Despite noting that dry clean is recommended, machine washing is not discouraged.  The tag on the garment simply states “wash separately,” but without further instruction.  Between you and me, my suggestion would be to wash gently in cold water only with a mild detergent.  I would not dry, but lay flat, making sure all the applique areas were perfectly flat as well.  Run a lint roller over it when completely dry, to fluff the velour and to clean any fuzzies that the material will more than likely attract in the wash.  This is how I plan to care for this garment to get as much wear out of it as possible.

A very fun piece, but details need to be clear and accurate in the listing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b01m7qq1ca