how many jackets are too many jacket

[Evian]

I currently own 16 jackets is that
too many? How many do you
have?

 

[aswatland]

I currently own 10 original Irvins and 17 original A2s, three B-3s (two original and one ELC redskin),two G-1s, two repro A2s, a B-10 and an ELC 1944 Devon Fleece Irvin. In addition I have various RAF and USAAF cloth uniforms.

 

[442RCT]

I currently own over 40 A-2 repros and 10 or so G-1s from various military contracts. Dunno if I've stopped buying, I am becoming pickier though. :eusa_doh:

 

[PhilR]

Not being a collector and living in a warmer climate, I think I would be fine with only two or three jackets. One brown, one black, and possibly a tan, all in slightly different styles.

I want all of my leather jackets to be "signature" pieces, meaning completely broken in from continuous usage and fitting like gloves. And "signature" also meaning that anyone knowing me would recognize me from a distance by one of the jackets alone because I am usually always seen wearing one. I don't think either scenario is possible with 5-10+ jackets. There just simply isn't enough time to completely break that many in!

 

[Atticus Finch]

This is too many. I'm beginning to think that they are breeding in my closets. This photo is actually from several years ago. I have a lot more jackets now.

AF

 

[Jeff M]

Always seems to be one fewer than I currently own.

 

[Peacoat]

Atticus: That is way too many. I have one peacoat.

Well maybe 15 or so peacoats and 8 or 9 leather jackets, mostly moto jackets. (My wife was looking over my shoulder as I typed that first line.)

[Edit Note: And several nylon flight jackets from my military days--forgot about those as it has been so long ago.]

 

[Rudie]

What do you want with all those jackets? Having hundreds of jackets, and all of them nearly identical, seems so utterly weird to me. Don't want to be rude, I just don't get it.

 

[Tomasso]

how many jackets are too many jacket

48.......

 

[Phantomfixer]

I feel like an under achiever only twenty or so flight jackets. Not counting field jackets, parkas etc.

 

[Guttersnipe]

It's a pretty situational or even subjective question. If one is a collector of vintage or historical flight/motorcycle/etc. jackets having an ever growing inventory is the point. It seems to me that as long as ones drive to acquire doesn't progress to pathological hording or obsessive spending past ones means that there is no such thing as to many.

What does strike me as odd, however, is people who "collect" new leather jackets. I've definitely noticed on these boards that there are those who seem to own dozens and dozens of Aeros, Eastmans, Lost Worlds, etc. What I always wonder is how can a person really enjoy that many jackets? I own one high quality reproduction A-2, which I've had several years and it's only now starting to be broken. I guess I just don't see the point of having more leathers jackets, which are meant for daily wear, than one can actually wear regularly...

...it seems I have somewhat contradictory opinions!

 

[sbhva]

Hmmmm, now I don't feel so bad about the number of jackets I have. My ex-wife says I have a jacket fetish.

 

[Atticus Finch]

What do you want with all those jackets? Having hundreds of jackets, and all of them nearly identical, seems so utterly weird to me. Don't want to be rude, I just don't get it.

They aren't nearly identical. The E series MA-1s have pocket flaps that the D series jackets lack.

AF

 

[Evian]

I thought I had it bad. I see I am not alone here. I personally collect vintage motorcycle, military, and rare jackets that are hardly seen today. I tried not to buy the same jacket. Notice the word try!

 

[randooch]

A Closetfull of . . .

This is too many. I'm beginning to think that they are breeding in my closets. This photo is actually from several years ago. I have a lot more jackets now.

I'd call that a retirement fund.

Or perhaps someday a private militia will need to be assembled, and they'll be warm in the winter.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

HA!! This is good. You guys are making me feel better about having what I've got clogging up the closets around here.

Jeez, I've got over a dozen leathers of different types, over twenty sport coats/blazers (a dozen of those are tweeds), two peacoats, three overcoats, two raincoats, one trenchcoat, and several wools and windbreakers.

And, as you can see; I live in FLORIDA!!

 

[Tomasso]

And, as you can see; I live in FLORIDA!!

Yes, you are a very sick puppy....

 

[slicker63]

About 20 and growing rapidly.... but more importantly.... that racking system in what looks like a utility/ boiler room has just got me thinking.....there's my storage solution!!

 

[Nick D]

I have a lot of jackets and overcoats (don't have a count right now, some are packed away back home right now), but they're all different. I wouldn't want more than one of any type of coat, I prefer variety. I don't need two black chesterfields. A black one and a charcoal gray one, now that's a different story.

 

[OneEyeMan]

What do you want with all those jackets? Having hundreds of jackets, and all of them nearly identical, seems so utterly weird to me. Don't want to be rude, I just don't get it.

I guess it's like collecting anything.
People don't buy them to wear, just collect.
Sure it seems pointless, but to each his own.
In principle, though, I agree with you.
I own 1 Aero Highwayman (brown) and 1 Vanson Enfield (black).
So I have the 2 basic colors covered.
I also have 1 vintage peacoat that I got for $50 on eBay, 1 Lewis Creek waxed cotton coat (also cheap from eBay),
a hooded LL Bean jacket, and finally, a really nice Ibex boiled wool jacket in the coolest color (burnt orange).
That's it.
Lenny