What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[ProteinNerd]

Thedi Phenix

 

[ton312]

Thedi Phenix

Showing some nice variety in your collection PN. Great stuff!

 

[Superfluous]

Good Wear Modoc

 

[SpeedRcrX]

This morning, before it became too hot I went for a stroll in my BK Californian, probably the last time I wear a leather jacket until September / October

 

[Monitor]

This morning, before it became too hot I went for a stroll in my BK Californian, probably the last time I wear a leather jacket until September / October

Awesome! I'm pretty sure the jacket days are over for me as well... The temperatures are going to reach 90f in a few days so that's good four months I can forget about leather.

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Awesome! I'm pretty sure the jacket days are over for me as well... The temperatures are going to reach 90f in a few days so that's good four months I can forget about leather.

We should have 32°C this afternoon, now we already are at 24°C... from now it's going to be only t-shirt and short sleeve shirts...

 

[Monitor]

We should have 32°C this afternoon, now we already are at 24°C... from now it's going to be only t-shirt and short sleeve shirts...

Same here. 35+°C by the mid week with little chance of change. What saddens me most is that even tho I wear them, I strongly dislike t-shirts or anything with short sleeves (and just about any kind of clothes I wore as a kid) and I wanna find something else to wear during the stinking summer but so far I haven't come up with anything...

 

[Seb Lucas]

Well, if it's any help I always wear a long sleeve black shirt in 45 degree heat here with a wide brimmed felt hat. The hat, collar and sleeves offer good protection.

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Well, if it's any help I always wear a long sleeve black shirt in 45 degree heat here with a wide brimmed felt hat. The hat, collar and sleeves offer good protection.

OMG I would melt...

If it's too hot I wear sleeveless shirt or polos, the Lacoste ones in the Live collection are great during hot summer.

 

[Monitor]

I've been reading extensively whether white clothes repel heat and the results are inconclusive. I was thinking about a white leather jacket... But I guess it's only dreaming.

 

[Seb Lucas]

It's a bit of a myth that we need to wear light colours in summer and expose our skin to stay comfortable. Covering skin is always better and dark colours make no difference. Look at the black robes of Bedouins.

 

[The dogs bollocks]

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My new Simmons Bilt 4 pocket J-100 in black Shinki horsehide.

Love this want one...how did you find sizing...Depending on cut I wear 44 or 46. I believe this is on the generous size from what I've read.
What is you experience...looks terrific!


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[Doctor Damage]

It's a bit of a myth that we need to wear light colours in summer and expose our skin to stay comfortable. Covering skin is always better and dark colours make no difference. Look at the black robes of Bedouins.

Every point you make "depends".

 

[Doctor Damage]

Same here. 35+°C by the mid week with little chance of change. What saddens me most is that even tho I wear them, I strongly dislike t-shirts or anything with short sleeves (and just about any kind of clothes I wore as a kid) and I wanna find something else to wear during the stinking summer but so far I haven't come up with anything...

What's wrong with polo shirts or golf shirts? In plain colours and no logos they're sufficiently dignified and cool for summer.

 

[A-1]

Also incredibly warm here. I don't like sleeves in summer either. At all. Haha.
Polo and Golf shirts are mit for me.

When everything's collapsing, trust the kids!
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[Trenchfriend]

Yes. "No jacket required", today.

 

[Monitor]

I don't have the arms for no sleeves...

 

[El Marro]

Love this want one...how did you find sizing...Depending on cut I wear 44 or 46. I believe this is on the generous size from what I've read.
What is you experience...looks terrific!


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Thanks!
Like you I am either a 44 or a 46, depending on the style and cut of the jacket. My Aero Highwayman was a 44 and all of my A-2/G-1's are 46. The Simmons Bilt is a 46 and I would have to agree that it is cut a little bigger than some other cafe racers I have seen in the same size. The shoulders are 20" wide which is just about perfect for me. The waist could be a little more fitted, but all in all it is a very comfortable jacket without being too loose or baggy anywhere.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Somehow it was still cool enough in Socal to keep wearing a leather jacket recently

Tatton Baird Hat
Real McCoys Red Silk A2

 

[Seb Lucas]

I live in the South Europe, at only few miles from North africa, and I can say dark colors make a huge difference! It's very hard here to go around with a black jacket at noon. And about the black robes you say the only reason people there wear them in dark colors is they are traditionally made from wool. Wool has a superior insulation and the robes keep the body temperature. This way people feel 36° celsius degrees under their robes while outside temperature is often well above 50° degrees.

Nice point. I would never wear a black coat at noon. There are many theories about these black robes. And Doc Strange is right to say wearing black in the sun comfortably depends on various factors. I personally would not be seen dead in a polo shirt as I dislike the look. Also down here skin canser is a major issue. Covering as much skin as possible is critical in the sun. I'm happy to do it in thick cotton and have never felt discomfort.