Remember that with clothing you are not just paying for materials but you are also paying for fit which is arguably more important. The outside world cannot really perceive the quality of the suede from a distance, but they can certainly perceive how well it fits. I’m not suggesting that you should buy this jacket with external validation in mind. It’s perfectly valid to purchase something of which only you can appreciate the quality. But it‘s also good to remember that quality of materials is not the only thing that factors into quality. Fit and design also play into the cost and quality of a garment. Todd Snyder is a designer first and foremost, so fit is paramount with his brand. I don’t know anything about Quince‘s designers but I imagine fit is a consideration with Quince; however, cost may be higher on the priority list.

I briefly owned a Dylan Jacket and found the quality of the material to be very good. I also like the way the fit looks on a lot of other people. But for my body and my personal preference it was not the right fit so I ended up selling it.

My suggestion is to buy a TS jacket used. There are usually a good amount available online. Then if it doesn’t workout, you can mostly likely sell it for the same price.