Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[benjak]

A friend is selling me his Bedford jacket. Does it look to big on me?

 

[Oldsrocket27]

Length and sleeves seem about right, but you're a bit narrow in the shoulders and maybe also the chest. Depends how well you like a relaxed or slouchy look IMO. Could be just right, could be it's not the right proportions for you, just depends on how you like it to look.

The more I look at the pictures the more I'm on board, but you're the one who has to wear it.

 

[benjak]

Length and sleeves seem about right, but you're a bit narrow in the shoulders and maybe also the chest. Depends how well you like a relaxed or slouchy look IMO. Could be just right, could be it's not the right proportions for you, just depends on how you like it to look.

The more I look at the pictures the more I'm on board, but you're the one who has to wear it.

Thanks. I might have considered going a size down but the sleeves would have been way too short.

 

[MaiLam]

Looks like you could fit knitwear/a sweater under it, which is a nice option to have

 

[dieworkwear]

That Bedford looks like it's a touch too big in the body to me, although I agree that sizing down may not work in the sleeves.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

That Bedford looks like it's a touch too big in the body to me, although I agree that sizing down may not work in the sleeves.

I always think EG is better worn slightly oversized. This looks fine to me.

 

[Cotton Dockers]

I think it looks good as is, but it comes down to how comfortable you feel in it. If you're not going to wear it because you think the body is big or the sleeves are short then its not worth it

 

[bry2000]

I think the Bedford looks fine. It is a little loose, but Bedfords look better on the fuller side.

I would use this as an opportunity to layer like crazy under it. The best EG fits are layered ones.

 

[Peter1]

I think the shoulders are too big, even for a slouchy fit. But if the bro-deal price is right I'd make it work...

 

[benjak]

Would it be a stupid idea to just have the shoulders taken in? (asuming I can find a good tailor). I wouldn't normally consider it, but he's letting it go for a really great price.

 

[troika]

Would it be a stupid idea to just have the shoulders taken in? (asuming I can find a good tailor). I wouldn't normally consider it, but he's letting it go for a really great price.

No, tailoring shoulders can't really happen. It's the one thing you should build a proper, classic, sport coat on. That said, a Bedford isn't any of those things.

It's a super casual and rad piece that you can layer, or wear loose and open, and just be relaxed and chill about it. Just wear it, cuz it rocks as is. It's supposed to fit on the looser side.

It's not supposed to have high armholes, and fully cover your arms down to the wrist, and be long enough to blah blah blah who cares man you're not wearing it to your wedding.

 

[gettoasty]

Don’t buy it. You’re not 100% in love with it.

 

[hoodog]

Don’t buy it. You’re not 100% in love with it.

This is actually very, very good advise.

 

[Alexidb]

Nigel Cabourn, it’ll get dirty, Will it look good dirty?

 

[bry2000]

Can't you wash them once they get dirty?