What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Albe64]

Today, chiller weather...time to let my '80s Aero Longshoreman take some fresh air before summer hits. Sorry for the lo-fi photos... I still believe that, for old fashioned guys like me (inspired by 30s, 40s and 50s), Aeros have the best fit ever...short, boxy and aggressive

 

[ton312]

Post soak/dryer tumble/ Urad…5 Star Winchester. This is what I do in the morning. Ponder further abuse. I think I’ll hit with one more coat of Urad to further subdue the contrast and call it a day. My only slight regret is that I spec’d this about an inch (arguably 2”) too long.
Before:

After:

Edit. 9AM light in my bathroom is the perfect studio for leather jacket pics.

 

[ABCD]

Post soak/dryer tumble/ Urad…5 Star Winchester. This is what I do in the morning. Ponder further abuse. I think I’ll hit with one more coat of Urad to further subdue the contrast and call it a day. My only slight regret is that I spec’d this about an inch (arguably 2”) too long.
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I think the length is spot on, similar to the original.

 

[Al 916]

Post soak/dryer tumble/ Urad…5 Star Winchester. This is what I do in the morning. Ponder further abuse. I think I’ll hit with one more coat of Urad to further subdue the contrast and call it a day. My only slight regret is that I spec’d this about an inch (arguably 2”) too long.
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I'm with Marc Ton, I think it is spot on!
Much prefer it now you have Ton'd it up!

 

[mvilla]

Post soak/dryer tumble/ Urad…5 Star Winchester. This is what I do in the morning. Ponder further abuse. I think I’ll hit with one more coat of Urad to further subdue the contrast and call it a day. My only slight regret is that I spec’d this about an inch (arguably 2”) too long.
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Pretty cool indeed. Impressive what you've achieved with 5*

 

[ton312]

I think the length is spot on, similar to the original.

I think the OG was shorter. This guy (I cropped it b/c he is wearing vagina jeans):

But the 5 Star isn’t really an exact copy in this case, and it’s probably a good thing as I couldn’t wear anything that slim. But I was playing with clips and thought even 1” would give it a better look. It’s a HWM type cut and I did what I always do….go too long. Thurston Bros. conditioning I guess. Not a deal breaker but I think at this length it makes more sense.

Naturally I would complain I cut it too short had I gone with this length. LOL.

 

[ABCD]

I think the OG was shorter. This guy (I cropped it b/c he is wearing vagina jeans):
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But the 5 Star isn’t really an exact copy in this case, and it’s probably a good thing as I couldn’t wear anything that slim. But I was playing with clips and thought even 1” would give it a better look. It’s a HWM type cut and I did what I always do….go too long. Thurston Bros. conditioning I guess. It a deal breaker but I think at this length it makes more sense.
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Naturally I would complain I cut it too short had I gone with this length. LOL.

In terms of proportions, it needs to be as long as it is imo. Otherwise it'll look boxy instead of elongated like on those slim built 70s dudes.

 

[IrishStu]

I agree with @Marc mndt, the style lends itself to the extra length. Looks good either way.

 

[mvilla]

Once, my wife (who's a psychologist) said that when we are between two good options and choose one, we'll always think the other option was better because the human nature values more the desire than the possession, hence once you pick something and now you own it, the other option starts to seem more appealing, as now you desire the other.

All of that to say, you made the right decision, but your brain is now trying to trick you into getting something new

 

[ton312]

Once, my wife (who's a psychologist) said that when we are between two good options and choose one, we'll always think the other option was better because the human nature values more the desire than the possession, hence once you pick something and now you own it, the other option starts to seem more appealing, as now you desire the other.

All of that to say, you made the right decision, but your brain is now trying to trick you into getting something new

That is spot on and my brain did just that. I ordered the smoke jacket yesterday. LOL. I’ll take my two 70’s style 5 stars and slowly back away.

 

[handymike]

Did you get a 2-way zipper this time? I think being able to open up the bottom a bit would make these super-chic.

 

[Will Zach]

Once, my wife (who's a psychologist) said that when we are between two good options and choose one, we'll always think the other option was better because the human nature values more the desire than the possession, hence once you pick something and now you own it, the other option starts to seem more appealing, as now you desire the other.

All of that to say, you made the right decision, but your brain is now trying to trick you into getting something new

Finally someone provided a credible, scientific explanation of why we are chasing that next jacket. Is there a therapy for that?

 

[Bfd70]

In terms of proportions, it needs to be as long as it is imo. Otherwise it'll look boxy instead of elongated like on those slim built 70s dudes.

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I’m honestly not 100% sure that is not your closet

 

[handymike]

Once, my wife (who's a psychologist) said that when we are between two good options and choose one, we'll always think the other option was better because the human nature values more the desire than the possession, hence once you pick something and now you own it, the other option starts to seem more appealing, as now you desire the other.

All of that to say, you made the right decision, but your brain is now trying to trick you into getting something new

This post should be pinned at the top of the Outerwear section…or maybe the Classifieds.

 

[Tom71]

Not really jacket weather here, but I managed to sneak in 10 minutes of wear on my Schott 618SH between the hotel and the car park early in the morning.

 

[ton312]

Did you get a 2-way zipper this time? I think being able to open up the bottom a bit would make these super-chic.

I did not but I do agree with you! I will ask!

 

[handymike]

Lean into the curves! Make them do it right!

Here’s the Jelado version:

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Once, my wife (who's a psychologist) said that when we are between two good options and choose one, we'll always think the other option was better because the human nature values more the desire than the possession, hence once you pick something and now you own it, the other option starts to seem more appealing, as now you desire the other.

All of that to say, you made the right decision, but your brain is now trying to trick you into getting something new

I think your wife's insight on this subject should never be revealed to my wife; as I have my wife believing this is all part of a normal, healthy process and that there's no need for concern

 

[Monitor]

Having zippers for closure on these jackets is murder. Really ruins the design.

 

[Observe]

Once, my wife (who's a psychologist) said that when we are between two good options and choose one, we'll always think the other option was better because the human nature values more the desire than the possession, hence once you pick something and now you own it, the other option starts to seem more appealing, as now you desire the other.

All of that to say, you made the right decision, but your brain is now trying to trick you into getting something new

This basically summarizes the nature of this forum, lol.