mike said:So I ask again, any opinions on me switching out the buttons for something gray or black? Anyone had any luck finding buttons that don't scream modern additions? thanks ahead of time!
Noooooooooooooo! Don't do it. Here is why. Firstly, the jacket is original. This was an unusual style of the time that a company would never think to do now. It is uniquely vintage and looks great. Secondly, it is a reallly cool but, but let's face it, it is a rather plain fabric. What makes it so cool is that it is done in such a great cut and has little touches such as the contrasting buttons. It also makes it more sporty and since you do not have the pants, you need to keep it looking sporty, especially since it is a belted back. So keep the sporty buttons.
As far as matching, no one expecst our outfit to coordinate with these buttons. The mind recognizes they ae an intentional contrast and does not include them in with the colors of the outfit. That is my opinion anyway.