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Suede Jacket — Cara Petite Funnel-Neck Bomber by REISS

🎙️ Voice Memo 001 — 7:42 AM: “Okay, I’m wearing the new suede jacket. The Cara. It’s— it’s softer than I expected. Like, buttery soft. I keep running my hand over the sleeve because I can’t believe it’s real suede. 100% leather. Neutral color. It’s going to be one of those days.”

The REISS Cara Petite is a Suede Jacket that captures moments. Crafted from buttery-soft 100% suede, it features a funnel-neck with a press-stud latch, a concealed two-way zip, and chunky ribbed hem and cuffs in matching suede. Relaxed fit, full lining, press-stud side pockets. Twenty-three and a half inches from centre back neck to hem — perfectly proportioned for women 5’3″ (160cm) and under. Wipe clean only. This isn’t just outerwear. It’s a recording device.

Voice Memos From a Day in the Cara

• 🎙️ 8:15 AM — Coffee Run: “The funnel neck is up. Press-stud latched. It’s cold but the collar blocks the wind. The barista asked if it’s vintage. It’s not. It’s better.”
• 🎙️ 10:30 AM — Office: “Relaxed fit means I can layer a knit underneath without looking stuffed. The two-way zip lets me adjust from the bottom when I sit. Genius.”
• 🎙️ 12:45 PM — Lunch Walk: “Hands in the press-stud pockets. They’re deep. Phone fits. Gloves fit. Cold hands fit. The ribbed cuffs hug my wrists without squeezing.”
• 🎙️ 3:20 PM — Meeting: “Someone said ‘that jacket makes you look like you have your life together.’ I do not. But the Cara does. And I’ll take the credit.”
• 🎙️ 6:00 PM — Commute Home: “23.5 inches hits me at the hip. Not too long, not too short. Petite proportions mean I’m not swimming in it. Finally.”
• 🎙️ 9:30 PM — Couch: “Still wearing it. Can’t take it off. The suede is warming to my body temperature. It feels like it’s mine now. Wipe clean only — noted. Worth the care.”

Who Is This Suede Jacket For?

This Suede Jacket is for the woman who wants her outerwear to remember the day. The Neutral color pairs with everything — cream trousers, black jeans, olive knits, burgundy boots. The buttery-soft suede softens with wear, recording every movement, every gesture, every moment you forget to take it off. Petite proportions mean it’s drafted for your frame, not shortened from someone else’s.

Suede Jacket — Specifications

Styling Notes From the Recording

The morning: Funnel neck latched, zip halfway, cream trousers underneath — the Neutral reads warm against light bases.

The afternoon: Zip open, sleeves pushed to the ribbed cuffs, hands in pockets — relaxed fit layers over knits without bulk.

The evening: Fully zipped, collar up, brown boots — the suede deepens in low light, recording the day’s end.

Pros & Cons

Pros: Buttery-soft 100% suede; funnel neck blocks wind; two-way zip offers adjustability; ribbed cuffs/hem add structure; press-stud pockets are functional; relaxed fit layers easily; 23.5″ petite hem hits at hip; Neutral flatters every palette; softens with wear.

Cons: Wipe clean only (no machine wash, no dry clean); suede shows water spots if caught in rain; relaxed fit may look oversized on very slight frames (size down if between sizes); 100% leather requires care investment; Neutral may show dark lint in dry weather.

Suede Jacket — FAQ

Is this Suede Jacket real leather?
Yes — 100% suede (leather), buttery-soft and designed to soften further with wear.

How do I clean this Suede Jacket?
Wipe clean only — use a soft, dry cloth for dust and a suede brush for nap restoration. Avoid water and heat.

Is the fit true to size for petite frames?
Yes — the Cara Petite is drafted with a 23.5″ / 60cm centre back neck to hem measurement for women 5’3″ (160cm) and under, not shortened from a regular size.

What does the two-way zip do?
It allows you to unzip from the bottom for sitting comfort or venting, while keeping the top closed for warmth.