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"Great jacket. Doesn’t crease."
Tara is a timeless knitted blazer made from pure cotton and finished with premium Italian-made buttons, two patch pockets and inside pocket detail.
Taking inspiration from our bestselling men's blazer, we adapted the tailoring to create the perfect relaxed cut. We used an all-over Milano stitch to create a sturdy yet incredibly comfortable fabric with an elegant drape.
Seamlessly blending the comfort of a cardigan with the elegance of a tailored jacket or blazer, this versatile layering piece is easy to care for, thanks to its machine-washable fabric and natural crease resistance.
True to size | Relaxed Fit
Sleeve Length +/- 1cm with each size
Our women’s garments run true to size. We encourage UK customers to order two sizes as we offer free UK returns on orders of £100 or more.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK / AUS / NZ | 8–10 | 10–12 | 12–14 | 14–16 | 16–18 | 18–20 |
| USA | 4–6 | 6–8 | 8–10 | 10–12 | 12–14 | 14–16 |
| AT / CH / DE / SE | 34–36 | 36–38 | 38–40 | 40–42 | 42–44 | 44–46 |
| BE / ES / FR / NL / PT | 36–38 | 38–40 | 40–42 | 42–44 | 44–46 | 46–48 |
| IT | 40–42 | 42–44 | 44–46 | 46–48 | 48–50 | 50–52 |
| JP | 7–9 | 9–11 | 11–13 | 13–15 | 15–17 | 17–19 |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK / AUS / NZ | 8–12 | 10–14 | 12–18 | 16–20 |
| USA | 4–8 | 6–10 | 8–14 | 12–16 |
| AT / CH / DE / SE | 34–38 | 36–40 | 38–44 | 42–46 |
| BE / ES / FR / NL / PT | 36–40 | 38–42 | 40–46 | 44–48 |
| IT | 40–44 | 42–46 | 44–50 | 48–52 |
| JP | 7–11 | 9–13 | 11–17 | 15–19 |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 31.5–34" | 34–36" | 36–38.5" | 38.5–41" | 41–43.5" | 43.5–45.5" |
| Waist | 25.5–27.5" | 27.5–29.5" | 29.5–31.5" | 31.5–34" | 34–36" | 36–38.5" |
| Hips | 35–37" | 37–39" | 39–41" | 41–43" | 43–45" | 45–47" |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 80–86cm | 86–92cm | 92–98cm | 98–104cm | 104–110cm | 110–116cm |
| Waist | 65–70cm | 70–75cm | 75–80cm | 80–86cm | 86–92cm | 92–98cm |
| Hips | 89–94cm | 94–99cm | 99–104cm | 104–109cm | 109–114cm | 114–119cm |
For any product specific sizing information please email us at hello@pauljamesknitwear.com
We offer a 30 day return policy on all our products so we encourage our customers to purchase extra sizes if needed. All UK orders of £100 or more qualify for free returns.
We ship worldwide using tracked services. Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout based on your location.
| Region | Free Shipping Threshold | Standard Shipping | Express Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Free Shipping Threshold$100 | Standard ShippingTracked (3–5 days) | Express ShippingDHL Express (2–4 days) |
| Europe | Free Shipping Threshold€100 | Standard ShippingTracked (3–5 days) | Express ShippingExpress (2–3 days) |
| Australia | Free Shipping ThresholdAUD $250 | Standard ShippingTracked | Express ShippingDHL Express |
| Canada | Free Shipping ThresholdCAD $185 | Standard ShippingTracked | Express ShippingDHL Express |
| Rest of World | Free Shipping Threshold£150 | Standard ShippingTracked | Express ShippingDHL Express |
Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout, no surprise fees on delivery.
*Delivery times may be slightly longer for remote or rural areas.
We offer a 30-day return window. Items must be returned in original condition with tags attached.
Return shipping fees are deducted from your refund.
| Region | Return Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom, your region | FREE over £100 / £4 under |
| USA | $15 |
| Europe | €15 |
| Australia | AUD $25 |
| Canada | CAD $20 |
| New Zealand | NZ $25 |
| Switzerland | CHF 15 |
| Norway | kr145 |
| Middle East | £15 |
| Asia | £20 |
| Rest of World | £20 |
Refunds are processed as soon as your return is received. Payment providers typically complete refunds within 5–7 working days.
Need full policy details? Visit our Returns and Exchanges page.
Womens Midweight Cotton Relaxed Fit Knitted Blazer
Change options: Black / Regular / XS
£111.00
Soft, breathable, and gentle on the skin, cotton is a dependable fibre for everyday wear. Its natural structure supports airflow and temperature regulation, while its strength ensures durability and easy care.
We source our cotton yarns from specialist spinners in India, where long-established expertise ensures consistent comfort and reliable performance.
Naturally gentle and skin-friendly, becoming softer with every wash.
Strong, durable fibres resist pilling and withstand everyday wear and washing.
Allows air to circulate and absorbs moisture to help regulate temperature.
Hardwearing, low-maintenance, and designed for regular washing.
Naturally suited to sensitive skin and those prone to irritation.
A renewable, biodegradable fibre with a lighter environmental footprint.
This piece is made by skilled knitters in our family-owned factory in Navsari, using the same standards and oversight as our British production. As the home town of the Paul James family, Navsari has long been central to our expertise in fine knitwear.
By owning and operating the factory ourselves, we retain full control over quality and materials, resulting in well-made knitwear designed to last and priced fairly, straight from the factory floor.
Overall rating: 4.8125 / 5 from 16 reviews.
Review topics: [looks, weight, quality, blazer, measurements, jacket].
"Great jacket. Doesn’t crease."
— Yvonne C. (5/5)
"I ordered this in navy. It is so versatile it goes with everything. Brilliant weight."
— Claire R. (5/5)
"Beautiful quality jacket, which looks ultra smart - ready for a formal event, yet would easily look great in a casual environment. I am a size 16 and ordered the XL size, in order to have plenty of room to wear over other clothing, and it was plenty generous. My only issue was that, although the cream cotton covers which you put the garments into are lovely, as the jacket was black, it was covered in small cream fluff. It came off easily with a light brush but just did not look optically good when I took it out of the packaging. I have numerous cotton sweaters purchased from you and they wash and wear wonderfully!"
— Jacqueline S. (5/5)
"A very comfortable and flattering cream blazer, which will go with a variety of clothes …dresses, trousers shorts and skirts. I have a couple of cardigans from Paul James in size small, but needed to buy a regular length size medium in the blazer. Very pleased with this blazer."
— Jane H. (5/5)
"A great jacket."
— Polly H. (5/5)
"Have been looking for a lightweight jacket to dress up or down and this fits the bill. I’m petite at 5 feet 1 inch so opted for the shorter style - thankfully it fitted well. The only criticism is that measurements for each jacket length aren’t included in the garment description. Another reviewer mentioned they had to call customer services for the shorter jacket length and sleeve measurements. Would be really helpful to have these on the description as I think customers would be put off not having that information readily available. That’s the only reason I’ve given 4, rather than 5 stars."
— Yvonne C. (4/5)
"Love it. Smarter than a cardi but less than a jacket. Useful for traveling"
— Frances B. (5/5)
"Perfect 👌🏼"
— Abida A. (5/5)
"Very smart and comfortable spring/summer jacket. 5 stars!"
— Barbara K. (5/5)
"I like it. It is a substantial weight cotton knit. I am m 1. 67 tall and I have long arms. I am size UK 6. The blazer in size XS is I would say a size UK 8 or more, but it still looks ok on me. I wish the sleeves would be longer though. But all the jumpers I tried from Paul James so far have sleeves too short for me. I bought the Regular blazer. The Long version was out of stock. It would have been longer both in body and sleeves. They send you the exact measurements if you ask. I found them having a good customer service."
— Lucy (4/5)
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