What About Hoodies Under Leather Jackets?

[subject101]

Some modern jackets are even including a hoodie that it's attached to the leather

 

[HDRnR]

I don't understand the hoodie revival, these things have been around forever and people act like they have just been invented.

 

[Philalethes]

I don't quite hate them, as I think they may look OK, but on the other hand, I think they look way too casual for my taste.

 

[Mojo1975]

I LOVE hoodies under leather jackets! It's not dressy, and hoodies are great for layering on a commute on your bike to work (they even keep your neck warm)! My work is pretty casual, but hoodies are great at work too... If I was going to go to a four star restaurant, would I wear a hoodie?...certainly not!...but I wouldn't wear a leather jacket either, as it just wouldn't be appropriate. IMHO, the hoodie / leather jacket combo =s WIN! I think it's a very hip look...

 

[subject101]

Well, I don't have nothing against hoodies by themselves when not used out of place.

The problem that is arising lately is leather jacket + hoodie. The hoodie always proudly out of the jacket. The other day I saw a guy with an A-2 and the hoodie out on the back. I'm aware of the fact that I'm a vintage punk but it was somehow a disturbing/shocking experience.

 

[subject101]

If I was going to go to a four star restaurant, would I wear a hoodie?...certainly not!...

Oh, come on, confess

but I wouldn't wear a leather jacket either, as it just wouldn't be appropriate.

Why not? some leather jackets are quite dressy

IMHO, the hoodie / leather jacket combo =s WIN! I think it's a very hip look...

hipster?

 

[Mojo1975]

Well, I don't have nothing against hoodies by themselves when not used out of place.

The problem that is arising lately is leather jacket + hoodie. The hoodie always proudly out of the jacket. The other day I saw a guy with an A-2 and the hoodie out on the back. I'm aware of the fact that I'm a vintage punk but it was somehow a disturbing/shocking experience.

I think people are trying to amalgamate classic vintage items with more current trends in fashion. For example, a lot of women now wear classic leather jackets with "skinny jeans." This is in stark contrast to the common 1940s and 1950s practice of pairing a leather jacket with men's Big E "Donut Hole" and XX 501s, but it's a more feminine look...it's refreshing. I think it's much the same with both men and women and the leather jacket / hoodie pairing...something that's new, wouldn't have been worn 60 years ago, but fresh, exploratory, whatever... This is how every classic pairing eventually came into fashion--young men and women doing something new, something that their fathers and mothers would have never done, doing something which is new, doing something which is fun, etc.,...my two cents...

 

[Mojo1975]

Oh, come on, confess

...I know, I know...LOL...

Why not? some leather jackets are quite dressy

I went to grad. school in Philly, and they simply won't let you into any of the nicer places with a leather jacket...

hipster?

...trying...LOL...

I know where you're coming from...I really do...I'm just trying to present the alternate point of view...

 

[HDRnR]

I remember when I was a kid in NYC, the only people you saw wearing hoodies under coats were bums. Everytime I see it now thats what I think of.

 

[Dav]

It's not for me, but each to their own, an even worse variant that I've seen recently is the hooded flannel shirt. Again not for me.

 

[subject101]

When this thing of leather jacket + hoodie out started, I thought that some guys have the hoodie always on, even in the shower.

 

[Mojo1975]

I remember when I was a kid in NYC, the only people you saw wearing hoodies under coats were bums. Everytime I see it now thats what I think of.

...LOL...I know, but things are changing...here's $2500 worth of apparel aboard a $20,000 bike...it's a new world...

I know that it isn't a world for everyone...Yet, consider this--the diversity in fashion that exists today makes things fun and exciting...some combos don't work out while others are quite exciting, new, and creative...

 

[Mojo1975]

an even worse variant that I've seen recently is the hooded flannel shirt.

+1 on this! The hooded flannel shirt isn't for me either...

 

[subject101]

It's not for me, but each to their own, an even worse variant that I've seen recently is the hooded flannel shirt. Again not for me.

This thing;

 

[Mojo1975]

This thing;

This is an example of something new that just doesn't work!...

 

[Dav]

Or even worse with a plaid hood to match!

 

[subject101]

This fashion guy is master ot the hoodies. Leather jacket + blue hoodie and blazer + hoodie;

 

[53Effie]

I have to agree with Mojo on the hoodie question. It's pretty cold here in the winter and the hoodie adds comfort. As he mentions, they are a great neckwarmer on the bike. They are certainly not the only thing I wear under leather jackets, but I do like them that way. I have an old goatskin A-2 that is really comfortable with a hoodie under it. Just right for casual cold weather wear in this area. It's my favorite hoodie / leather combination.

 

[Spitfire]

Hate is a strong word, but...yes!

 

[hutch]

I personally do not care for the look but it also depends on the jacket, hood, etc, etc. Layering I can deal with. I dislike when a cloth or jersey type material is permanently attached to a leather jacket, but to each is own. But then people use to think leisure suits were hip.

What I hate is the term "hoodie." It is another example of street terminology going mainstream and I do not care for or buy into the whole street culture thing. That is why I usually call them hooded jackets or hooded sweatshirts!