Non-mall casual jacket

• Oct 17, 2010

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Metatron

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Hello once more! It has occurred to me that I usually focus time and energy on finding smart/casual outerwear, but in the process I realized that my ultra casual/light/morning work jackets (which obviously get worn a lot) do not represent my style as it were anymore.

I've considered the harrington jacket style which I think should more or less fit these criteria, but i'm also looking forward to your own suggestions.

So what would you recommend as an ultra casual, but classically styled jacket?

 

• Oct 17, 2010

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Rawky

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Dunno if any of these would be something you are looking for? Might not be too 'classic' looking though:

http://www.bluemoonleathers.com/shop/mens-leather-jackets.htm

 

• Oct 17, 2010

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Metatron

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Thanks for your suggestion! Yeah I like the style of the plain long button up jacket. I'm mostly interested in a non-leather jacket to fill this slot though.

 

• Oct 17, 2010

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Talbot

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Interesting thread. I'm in the market for a similar style thing myself.

 

• Oct 18, 2010

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Edward

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Harringtons are great for casualwear in Spring/Summer/Autumn, too light for Winter. Available in a wide price range too - great if, like me, you're happy to pay for a more expensive one in a colour you'll wear a lot, but want something cheaper in a shade you'll wear only occasionally. Having been first introduced in 1937, they also cut right across all eras of interest to me.

For something for colder weather, I would recommend an Aero Waterfront, or similar wool jacket, or a B15. I love my Waterfront. Just last week acquired an Alpha Replica Series B15C, which I'm really enjoying wearing.

 

• Oct 19, 2010

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Yeah I think your suggestions are pretty much spot on. Although the waterfront style jackets are rather more expensive than I expected!! :eusa_doh: