The Look goes on...

[Kingstonian]

Also avoid the fishermans waistcoat with lots of pockets as modelled at your local Wetherspoon.

It is difficult. A sweater is no substitute and too warm in summer anyway.

M65 style jacket is probably too military if you would be drawing an army pension. Maybe something similar without the army associations.

 

[Botolph]



That was the idea of Casual..to go under the Police and general publics radar,they were looking for DM wearing Skinhead type hoolies, Casuals werent on their list, now you would get away with murder dressed in club colours,but Stone Island,Lyle and Scott etc etc  put you in the spotlight.


I remember wearing a Sage Ma1,Adidas Tobacco,faded Lee jeans,burgundy sweatshirt...this was about 1980 or 81 (ish).

That's a perfect look with a white polo under the sweatshirt, in my opinion.

 

[Clouseau]

I wonder if anyone else is thinking that the Harrington has had its day ? gives off the wrong sort of message ? isnt the 'image' that you want any more ?.

So the question is 'the Look goes on' which casual jacket do you think fits in best with how you want to look now ?

I still like my G9s, but will i replace them ?

I'm really interested by the J.Keydge 3b jackets à la Ivy, relax fit, natural shoulder style, comfy, quality, various materials, made to be dressed down so casual, look really good with jeans and a BD shirt; brogues, smooths, or loafers. Would include well in my wardrobe. Age appropriate in my case. Drugstore spirit. I think i want to look like that now.

 

[ojaw]

I'll repeat the link I mentioned on the modsuede thread, as you are talking about longer coats.
http://www.sehkelly.com/shop/coats/balmacaan/balmacaan-midnight-blue-ventile-flyweight/
I have a linen shirt in XS from them which is quite beautiful, but their recommended sizing didn't work for me; I now have a car coat in ventile that is a small and fits me better.

 

[Botolph]



I still like my G9s, but will i replace them ?

I'm really interested by the J.Keydge 3b jackets à la Ivy, relax fit, natural shoulder style, comfy, quality, various materials, made to be dressed down so casual, look really good with jeans and a BD shirt; brogues, smooths, or loafers. Would include well in my wardrobe. Age appropriate in my case. Drugstore spirit. I think i want to look like that now.

Gotta tell you, Hardy and Johnson make a better jacket than J Keydge. H and J's jackets are of better quality for the money. Similarly priced. Pretty limited edition runs but still the nice details of the hook vent, 3/2 button stance, flap patch pockets and welt chest pocket, 2 button cuffs, lined but soft shoulder construction. J Keydge are very nice but a little less in the details and finishing. Taped seams but completely unlined from what I've seen and tried on.

http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=116978661748769&tsid=0.7474156274216667&source=typeahead

 

[covskin]

On beige and stone

Baracuta Natural - definitely old man beige

Baracuta Mist - definitely Steve McQueen stone

(on further enquiry it seems that Baracuta actually do have a colour called McQueen Stone!)

 

[cerneabbas]

Also avoid the fishermans waistcoat with lots of pockets as modelled at your local Wetherspoon.

It is difficult. A sweater is no substitute and too warm in summer anyway.

M65 style jacket is probably too military if you would be drawing an army pension. Maybe something similar without the army associations.

Yes,I have looked at something in an M65 style,I agree about not wanting the military association though.
Maybe avoiding Green or Black (or camo) and perhaps a different material would do it ?
I have seen Ralph Lauren jackets in a similar style online but they have always been sold out or not in my size.

 

[Clouseau]



Gotta tell you, Hardy and Johnson make a better jacket than J Keydge. H and J's jackets are of better quality for the money. Similarly priced. Pretty limited edition runs but still the nice details of the hook vent, 3/2 button stance, flap patch pockets and welt chest pocket, 2 button cuffs, lined but soft shoulder construction. J Keydge are very nice but a little less in the details and finishing. Taped seams but completely unlined from what I've seen and tried on.

http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=116978661748769&tsid=0.7474156274216667&source=typeahead

Thanks Botolph, i just had a look. Nice, but there is more choice of material and diverse detailing on the J.Keydges i think, and the H and Js might be more expensive here... Anyway i have to try a Keydge first, to see the fit, as i didn't find one in my size yet... In fact i like the fact it is unlined as it would be a spring/summer jacket...

 

[cerneabbas]

I'll repeat the link I mentioned on the modsuede thread, as you are talking about longer coats.
http://www.sehkelly.com/shop/coats/balmacaan/balmacaan-midnight-blue-ventile-flyweight/
I have a linen shirt in XS from them which is quite beautiful, but their recommended sizing didn't work for me; I now have a car coat in ventile that is a small and fits me better.

Something like the navy one would be good,i would prefer it much shorter,with a fly front and without the sleeve straps.
The herringbone one would be good for the winter.
Both are moving away from the 'skinhead' thing whilst retaining something of 'the Look' imo.

 

[covskin]

My harrington quest has suddenly deepened. The Baracuta size guide seems to suggest that a size 40 jacket fits a 38 actual chest. Is that correct, why would they do that?

 

[Fruitbat]

I've never owed anything Stone Island.
I appreciate that the materials used are extremely hi-tech, and that their clothes are no doubt durable, but I've just never really ' got them'.
A few mates started wearing their jackets to football mid/ late 90s- by 98 they were hooligan wear.
Apart from anything else, I don't dig man made fibres.

 

[Fruitbat]

Re Summer Apparel.
Similar to Jimmy Ballantine, shorts, linen shirts and polos plus loafers.
My hot weather wardrobe is however more outre than other seasons.
I don't mind flowery shirts, Hawaiian shirts, Bowling shirts, or a certain brand of Italian T-Shirt in lairy colours.
I've got of a problem footwear wise.
I had a lovely pair of white cream and black Bally bowling shoes, which I had to dye black due to scuff marks- the dye didn't take and they are now effectively cattle trucked.
I also lost a pair of Jeffrey West ' wrap around' sandals on a train.
I occasionally wear Berkamstocks, and if trainers Gazelles.
Also have some white leather All Star Basketball Boots, which look alright with jeans but silly with shorts.
Don't mind wearing shades, normally Prada Executive, but they're a tad scratched.
One way or another, I've got a few quid to shell out this season

 

[Man-of-Mystery]



If I were looking for a 'suede bomber' jacket more or less in the style that was worn in the 60s-early 70s (esp in Bristol, according to Chris Brown's 'Booted and Suited' account), can anyone recommend something that's close enough? No LVC repros and suchlike, as my budget is very limited atm. Uniqlo prices, more like....

It was actually New Look where I spotted one a few months back. But I can't get onto their web site for some reason.

I saw this ASOS offering. http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-suede...100772289625&gclid=CLC12f3f_dICFcHNGwod7D4HBg

 

[Man-of-Mystery]



Well, Wednesday is charity shop day.

DM jellies - WOO HOO!!!!

Yes, I sincerely apologise for this.

They're actually a Chinese jelly with bogus 'Air-wair' soles, and the brand name is 'Stephan'. I just thought they were too bonny wi' ill for'ardness to miss!

 

[Fruitbat]

Nice boots MOM.
You wouldn't get run over with them on!