Hey guys can someone give me some tips for selecting a jacket? I'm out of school and working now so I'd like something I can wear to the office. Our office isn't really serious about dress code but I'd like something that's not really formal but not like the abercrombie and north face stuff I wore in college. Any suggestions for styles or fitting? Thanks in advance!
Need tips for buying a jacket.
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KeithP
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It hard to say without more detail (weather in your area) but if I was buying a jacket right now I would probably be getting it from here...
http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/subindex_jackets_vests.shtml
-KeithP
http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/subindex_jackets_vests.shtml
-KeithP
CZroe
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I want to find another leather jacket just like the one I've had for the last 12 years but I am failing hard.
It's an Excelled brand jacket with "RN# : 20849" on a label but the only jacket I can find on Google with that is some Betty Boop graphic jacket with knit cuffs (mine has leather cuffs which clasp closed with snaps). I would call it a bomber jacket and, sure enough, the closest I can find on their site is "Pig Nappa Bomber with Quilted Liner Style 0190 RMP/BMP" but it doesn't have the flap that snaps over the zipper in cold wind. Even if it were close enough, I can't even find that one even with all that info and even though it's still currently listed on their site. The one I have also seems to have two collars with none of that fuzzy crap. The inner collar flips up to seal against your neck when it is zipped all the way up but is short enough that it does make you look like a 1980s reject and folds down with the other when unzipped. It also has a second set of open pockets on the front specifically for hand-warming, and an elastic bottom band.
It's my favorite jacket ever and it still gets compliments everywhere despite its age. I want to get another or one like it because my twin brother and I share this one.
It's an Excelled brand jacket with "RN# : 20849" on a label but the only jacket I can find on Google with that is some Betty Boop graphic jacket with knit cuffs (mine has leather cuffs which clasp closed with snaps). I would call it a bomber jacket and, sure enough, the closest I can find on their site is "Pig Nappa Bomber with Quilted Liner Style 0190 RMP/BMP" but it doesn't have the flap that snaps over the zipper in cold wind. Even if it were close enough, I can't even find that one even with all that info and even though it's still currently listed on their site. The one I have also seems to have two collars with none of that fuzzy crap. The inner collar flips up to seal against your neck when it is zipped all the way up but is short enough that it does make you look like a 1980s reject and folds down with the other when unzipped. It also has a second set of open pockets on the front specifically for hand-warming, and an elastic bottom band.
It's my favorite jacket ever and it still gets compliments everywhere despite its age. I want to get another or one like it because my twin brother and I share this one.
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shortylickens
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Imp
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If we're talking jackets for outside wearing then: peacoat, topcoat, Canada Goose Bomber (these look good with business casual or even business under for some reason).
If we're talking casual sport/suit jacket, get something that fits well. Two or three button, herringbone pattern or a solid blue, but no stripes.
If we're talking casual sport/suit jacket, get something that fits well. Two or three button, herringbone pattern or a solid blue, but no stripes.
Dr. Detroit
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I dislike JC Penney - but like Claibornes simple wool jackets:
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?...u=710491deed30
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?...u=710491deed30
hi guys. what about fits? off the rack vs custom? or do I most likely need to buy something and have someone alter it?
Why don't you go to Macy and try the jackets you like and see how it fits your body.
Fit is king. What type of jacket are you looking for?
Or maybe ask trident for jacket advices.
GagHalfrunt
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shortylickens
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Or read GQ at home if you dont wanna be seen in public taking orders from a fruit or a dame.
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hydroponik
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I went to the army surplus store, they were selling the peacoat for $140, the peacoat was kind of heavy for my taste.
why read GQ when I got ATOT?
Those jackets feature in GQ are way out of your price range.
Imp
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Go for the metro (like me
) if you want to go in-between. I'll tell you what makes your ass look good - no homo.
AznAnarchy99
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