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When you think of country brands, who springs to mind first?

The creme de la creme of country brands, Dubarry of Ireland kindly invited me to their Cheltenham store earlier this month to have a browse at their new season collection and to collect an exquisite piece of tweed, The Moorland Tweed Jacket in the stunning new Woodrose tweed.

Working closely with Dubarry this year for me is a dream come true and probably the best Christmas present a country-girl could possibly wish for.

As you may be aware, I live right at the heart of England so, pretty much smack bang in the middle of the country. Cheltenham is a little road trip for me so it made the experience even more exciting. I am wholeheartedly a country mouse so anything city related always seems like an adventure me. I'm always in awe of the buildings and masses of people.

What made the trip even more magical was the fact the Christmas Market was up and in full swing on Montpellier Street, plus the store was fully kitted out with Christmas decor. Talk about getting you in the Christmas spirit! I was feeling a wee bit bah-humbug but I'm so ready to put my Christmas tree up now!

Dubarry Cheltenham is one of two stores in the UK, the other being their flagship store in Chelsea, London.

The Dubarry Experience

When I arrived I was warmly greeted by Rosebud, who like all of the 'Dubarry girls' are beautiful and fully kitted out in inspiration worthy clothes (Dubarry, of course). After our meet and greet, I was offered a glass of champagne, who could refuse? I then meandered around the quaint but glorious store. Jam packed full of Dubarry goods, adding items to my wishlist as I went...

The store is beautiful...

I managed to try on some Dubarry boots which have been on my wishlist since, forever - The Longford Boot...

The Dubarry Longford boots

And the Blackthorn coat is so nice in person...


I collected my Moorland jacket and did some exploring around Cheltenham.

Trying on the country style Moorland jacket

Ta daaaa!

Outside the Dubarry Cheltenham store

A rare photo of me on the city streets...

Have you visited a Dubarry store? How was your experience?

£379

My country jacket received much attention on its first outing and was admired by a couple of the ladies on my visit to Tamworth Castle...

Admiring the views atop the Tower

The Dubarry of Ireland Moorland Tweed Jacket

Details
- Stylish fitted jacket with asymmetrical buttoned front
- Innovative seaming and waist detail
- Finished with unique Dubarry cast metal buttons
- Teflon® coated 100% Pure New Wool; 
- Fully lined in Dubarry branded Jacquard 
- Dry clean only

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"It is unlike anything else in my wardrobe - It's truly sublime."
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The Finer Details
The Moorland tweed jacket up close and personal...

The Woodrose Tweed

Unique Dubarry cast metal buttons

Stitching detail

Sizing & Fit
- Smart fitted style
- Fitted nicely at the waist
- Ladylike
- Feminine

Material & Design
- 100% Pure New Wool
- New 'Woodrose' Tweed
- Asymmetrical buttoned front
- Country style jacket

What can I wear it with?

Clothing
I decided to wear my Moorland jacket with my trusty Dubarry Clare boots, Dubarry Wildflower shirt, my Nixey 1834 sporran style bag and my Ralph Lauren jodhpurs. This jacket also looks fabulous with black skinny trousers (or jeans) and some sky-high black heels for that sophisticated sultry country look. Due to the style, this would not look out of place on the city streets for that 'urban-chic' style too.

This is my 'exploring' face haha

What I'm wearing
Boots: Dubarry Clare boots CLICK HERE
Shirt: Dubarry Wildflower shirt (Chamomile shirt is very similar >) CLICK HERE
Belt: Dubarry Donmore Belt (Brown) CLICK HERE
Bag: Nixey 1834 Bag in Chestnut CLICK HERE

Dubarry Moorland Jacket (Woodrose) *
CLICK HERE

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Why I love it & My thoughts

I'm thrilled with the fit. I'm wearing a size 8 and I can wear this jacket with just a shirt underneath and it still fits like a dream. (I'm wearing my Moorland jacket with just a camisole and shirt on all of the above photos). So, I'm a huge fan of the tailored fit and the smartly fitted waist. This is achieved thanks to clever seaming detail and a waist insert. It nails that feminine, sophisticated style.

"Built to Perform, Designed to Last"
- Dubarry of Ireland

Being petite, the jacket sweeps nicely around my derriere - a good length jacket. I don't know about you but sometimes country clothing drowns me,  either on the shoulders/chest area or around the waist, but not this jacket. It fits like it should and I'm absolutely delighted!

Let's talk about the tweed, the glorious tweed. The Moorland jacket features a brand new style of tweed for Dubarry, named 'Woodrose' It's a really gorgeous style tweed with a real feminine and modern twist. I adore it.

The inside of the jacket is fully lined in Dubarry branded Jacquard, that is a silky soft pink lining which really adds to the luxurious feel of the jacket. When worn, I feel like it fits more like a tweed suit jacket than a tweed shooting jacket. It's lightweight and is not bulky in the slightest. It is unlike anything else in my wardrobe - It's truly sublime and a pleasure to wear.

It's Teflon coated, which helps the outer fabric to bead off as much rain as possible.

Even the buttons are glorious; unique Dubarry cast metal buttons. They really finish off the jacket.

I'm going to wear this a lot over the Christmas period and for many years to come...

"With an asymmetrical buttoned front and smart fitted shape, Moorland is perfect for both country life clothing style and an urban chic look, city style."
- Dubarry of Ireland




Huge thank you to the Dubarry team x

If you have been extra good this year maybe you deserve something super special, like this jacket for Christmas!

Do you own any Dubarry tweed? I'd love to know what you think of yours.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my store experience and seeing my photos exploring. All my love and wishing you a wonderful Christmas,

Charlotte
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