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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Smithy

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@bluesforchallah - dunno man. I used to hate jackets that were too short, but after watching lots of old movies and TV, I've seen some really cool looks with the shorter cuts. Some will undoubtedly say flip it, etc. but I just got a slightly small jacket from @CBI as well, and I'm keeping it. Perfect fit? Many would likely say no, but I wore it out last night for Cinco De Mayo and the kids loved it. So, **ck it - if you dig it, keep it. I'm for the do what you feel good in mode. There is no right or wrong here...only what you enjoy.

Scott, this is one of the truest posts about fit. It's not about what somebody on a computer on the other side of the world thinks about your jacket, it's what you think and how you feel when you wear the thing. And that goes for colours, design, whatever.

I've been knocking around here for nearly 10 years (jeez is it that long!) and if I had a dollar for every time someone has posted asking, "is my jacket the right fit, does it look good, etc, etc", I'd have a house and a yacht in the south of France. What we like, fit, colour is all subjective and ultimately it doesn't matter a jot what others think, let alone on an internet forum. If you like it and it puts a smile on your face when you wear it, that's all that matters.

Really nice post there, sometimes I think people forget what is important and are too concerned with getting group/peer affirmation.
 

bluesforchallah

Practically Family
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Shakedown Street, Seattle
Scott, this is one of the truest posts about fit. It's not about what somebody on a computer on the other side of the world thinks about your jacket, it's what you think and how you feel when you wear the thing. And that goes for colours, design, whatever.

I've been knocking around here for nearly 10 years (jeez is it that long!) and if I had a dollar for every time someone has posted asking, "is my jacket the right fit, does it look good, etc, etc", I'd have a house and a yacht in the south of France. What we like, fit, colour is all subjective and ultimately it doesn't matter a jot what others think, let alone on an internet forum. If you like it and it puts a smile on your face when you wear it, that's all that matters.

Really nice post there, sometimes I think people forget what is important and are too concerned with getting group/peer affirmation.

I wasn't asking for an opinion, though I do appreciate it, it was the jacket I was wearing and only expressing my thoughts about it.
 

Sloan1874

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8,427
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Glasgow
@bluesforchallah - dunno man. I used to hate jackets that were too short, but after watching lots of old movies and TV, I've seen some really cool looks with the shorter cuts. Some will undoubtedly say flip it, etc. but I just got a slightly small jacket from @CBI as well, and I'm keeping it. Perfect fit? Many would likely say no, but I wore it out last night for Cinco De Mayo and the kids loved it. So, **ck it - if you dig it, keep it. I'm for the do what you feel good in mode. There is no right or wrong here...only what you enjoy.

It's all in the attitude. If you wear a jacket with a devil-may-care confidence, you're bullet-proof. Look at all those cool Japanese guys with A-2s up around their nipples!
 

navetsea

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East Java
:D it is wise not to say anything bad to someone who could be a ninja in disguise, especially when their jacket (bolero or not) has inside pockets.
 

tmitchell59

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Illinois
Another Noname in 50s Black. No labels for size or leather. I call it Cowhide/Steerhide. Leather is excellent. short 50s/60s style. side pleats. quilt diamond lining, Wide sleeve ends.

 

Superfluous

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Missing in action
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tropicalbob

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miami, fl
I thought it reminded me a bit of a few I've seen at Walker Slater. That's a beautiful coat, but can you wear a heavy sweater under it? The ones at WS seem so fitted that they might be a tight squeeze.
 

adiadi

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58
Guys has anyone seen this jacket or know off it. I have been searching for it for the last one year with no luck. Hoping one of you may know more.

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