Sorry for posting and running, everyone.
Slim cat, rachylou, JAileen, kellygirl, shevia, Aquamarine, Staysfit, missvee, RobinF, Glory, Suz, Suzanne, Woodchime, kkards, thanks for the open knit jacket love. It was the item I was most hoping to not get cancelled. Slim cat, I really like it. I still wish it came in a smaller size, but I will keep it. Suzanne, I've only worn it to take pictures, but the lapels stayed open.
Slim cat, kellygirl, Staysfit, missvee, Windchime, kkards, I appreciate all the advice about the blazer. It is so useful to know about the high quality of Nordstrom alterations. A few of you picked up on my hesitancy. I realized that I had fallen into the trap again-that says that I "need", that "everyone should have" a blazer. I think that there is no occasion in my life that the knit jacket or similar will not be enough for. So, even though it is closer than most, back it goes.
I'm still undecided about the Barbour jacket. It is definitely better than the other two I ordered, but, I'm not sure that it is "it". I actually haven't had a moment to think about it, so I will do that as I'd like to make my next returns trip tomorrow my last for now. In my climate, I don't need to do more substantial layers under or over it.
I used the gunmetal Pilage, so I am keeping it, but I am tempted to also get a black one to replace my worn out black one if it becomes available. I didn't love the gunmetal with my dark black clothing as to me it seems more like faded black than a different color. I wasn't expecting to buy 2 of them, but in the unlikely chance that it comes back I will bite the bullet.
I probably will leave the pants the length that they are as I have similar in a shorter length, these will be my dressier pair for when I am colder and want leg coverage.
Thanks everyone!