At 59, I spent every fall stuck between a sweater that was too thin and a coat that was too heavy.
Then I found a soft, fluffy jacket with a stand collar and one easy zip. Warmer than a sweater, lighter than a winter coat, and lovely with jeans.
I am 59, and for years fall meant the same small problem every single day. It was too cool for just a sweater, but not cold enough for my winter coat. So I either felt the breeze straight through my knit, or I was overheated and bundled up by noon.
The Rebecca fixes exactly that. It is a soft, fluffy jacket that gives you warmth without the weight, with a stand collar that keeps the wind off your neck and a relaxed fit that slips over a sweater. No bulk, no cold neck, no second thoughts.
I nearly scrolled past it, the way you might be about to. I am glad I didn't. Here are the six things I noticed, and why the Wrenley family made it this way.
Why it became the jacket I reach for first
1It is the in-between layer I never had
Warm enough to skip the heavy coat, light enough that I never feel wrapped up. It works on a crisp fall morning and on a mild winter afternoon.
2It is so soft you keep touching it
The texture feels inviting the minute you slip it on, and it makes a plain sweater and jeans look a little more special. I have stopped feeling underdressed in my weekend clothes.
3The stand collar keeps the breeze off your neck
Zip it all the way up and the collar sits close and keeps a chilly wind out. Open or closed, the neckline stays neat and polished, so I don't need a scarf on most days.
4One zip, and you are out the door
A single full-length zipper means no fiddly buttons when you are in a hurry. Zipped closed it looks sleek; open over a cozy sweater it looks easy and relaxed.
5The pockets are right where your hands go
Two side pockets sit exactly where your hands want to rest on an afternoon walk. The little button tabs at the cuffs are a neat finishing touch you notice up close.
6Four colors, sizes XS to 3XL
Soft pink and blue, or classic camel and black. Each one goes with what you already own, and the relaxed fit layers comfortably over sweaters.
Half price for the 30th anniversary · 30-day returns
The Rebecca, against the jackets you've been buying
| Typical fall jacket | The Rebecca | |
|---|---|---|
| Warmth | A sweater that's too thin, or a coat that's too heavy | Just right for the days in between |
| Texture | Flat and plain | Soft, fluffy and cozy |
| Collar | Cold at the neck | A stand collar that blocks the breeze |
| Closure | Fiddly buttons | One full-length zipper |
| Pockets | None, or too small | Two side pockets |
- A sweater that's too thin, or a coat that's too heavy
- Flat and plain
- Cold at the neck
- Fiddly buttons
- None, or too small
- Just right for the days in between
- Soft, fluffy and cozy
- A stand collar that blocks the breeze
- One full-length zipper
- Two side pockets
I'll be honest: half price made me suspicious
When I saw the price, my first thought was that there had to be a catch.
The Rebecca is $63.95. It was $127.90.
There isn't one that I could find. The Wrenley Family is a small, family-owned boutique, and it has been since 1996. This year is their 30th anniversary, and to celebrate it they have cut the Rebecca to half its regular price.
If you would like more than one, the bundle offer applies too: buy 2 and get an extra 10% off, 3 for 15%, 4 for 20%. Every order ships with tracking and comes with a 30-day return window, so you can try it on at home and decide for yourself.
The Rebecca Jacket
- Warmth without the weight of a heavy coat
- A soft, fluffy textured finish
- A stand collar that blocks the breeze
- One full-length zipper, no fiddly buttons
- Two side pockets and button tabs at the cuffs
- Pink, Blue, Camel or Black · sizes XS–3XL
The Rebecca · $63.95 (was $127.90)
Bundle offer: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, buy 3 for 15%, buy 4 for 20%.
Before you order
Which size should I choose?
The Rebecca comes in XS to 3XL and has a relaxed fit that layers comfortably over a sweater.
Which colors are there?
Four: soft Pink, soft Blue, classic Camel and Black.
What if it doesn't suit me?
Every order comes with a 30-day return window, counted from delivery, so you can try it on at home first.
How is it shipped?
Every order ships with tracking, so you can follow it to your door.
What I would tell you over coffee
If you are standing in front of your closet every fall morning choosing between too thin and too heavy, you haven't been doing anything wrong. You've just been missing the in-between layer.
I do not usually write things like this. But I spent too many years settling for clothes that were merely fine, and this one jacket quietly gave me back the pleasure of getting dressed. If that sounds like you, I hope you find your size and your color before they are gone.
— Julie Henderson
Shop the Rebecca — $63.95 →$63.95 (was $127.90) · Buy 2 for an extra 10% off
This is a personal account from a Wrenley Family customer. Julie was not paid to write it. · This page is an advertisement for The Wrenley Family. · Sizes XS–3XL · Tracked delivery · 30-day returns.