What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[TheOldFashioned]

They certainly didn't change appearance between 1953 and 1970. Own and enjoy my wife's brother's 1970 USN peacoat-he is deceased. However, don't find it warm enough if temps dip below high 30's F.

The Kersey wool and corduroy lined pockets help, and I can layer a sweater under which helps too. Once the temps dip into the 20s and the winds start blowing I switch over to a full length wool coat.

Winters in Northern Indiana aren't as cold and snowy as Upper Michigan where I grew up, so I guess it's all relative. As I find myself getting older, though, my light frame with little natural padding doesn't tolerate the cold like it used to. I find myself wearing more layers these days.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

There’s been too much talk lately of peacoats and it had me sorely missing my 10 button, which fit me to the nuts and was MINT. Today I decided to replace it. I went to the only place I thought I had a chance. Chicagoans will know this place. It’s called Lost Eras and it exists on the border of Chicago and Evanston in the notorious Rogers park neighborhood. I lived there for 5 years and that’s when I discovered this gem of a place. Anyway, walked out with a pristine 6 button, Kersey wool peacoat! Fits to the nuts as well. $49.99 it is missing one button but other than that you’d think it was never worn!
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Nice find and great fit as usual. I'm going to have to check out that place next time I'm in Chicago.

 

[ton312]

Nice find and great fit as usual. I'm going to have to check out that place next time I'm in Chicago.

You’d love it. It’s a museum where you can buy the stuff on display! The basement is where it’s at. It’s scary down there, but just chock full on literally everything.

 

[Motocann]

There’s been too much talk lately of peacoats and it had me sorely missing my 10 button, which fit me to the nuts and was MINT. Today I decided to replace it. I went to the only place I thought I had a chance. Chicagoans will know this place. It’s called Lost Eras and it exists on the border of Chicago and Evanston in the notorious Rogers park neighborhood. I lived there for 5 years and that’s when I discovered this gem of a place. Anyway, walked out with a pristine 6 button, Kersey wool peacoat! Fits to the nuts as well. $49.99 it is missing one button but other than that you’d think it was never worn!
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I searched for awhile to find the right fitting peacoat. Till I came across this one from Super Dry. Really nicely made and they nailed the fit too! More of a British style Royal Navy jacket. Only 46 degrees in NorCal. IDK what the heck is going on, but I'm glad I have this nice warm coat!

 

[ton312]

Pea coat looks amazing and that vintage shop sounds great! I must say I love the bell bottoms as well, they fit you really good.

Most my bells are naval
Issue and came from that same shop, around 2006. I think I picked up 10 pair then for around $40 for the lot. Quite a testament to how well that stuff is built. I don’t wear jeans that often but that’s still a good run.

 

[Motocann]

Every grown man should own a leather jacket. It’s a statement piece that elevates your style. Every time I wear it, I wear it with pride. What I do avoid wearing are engineer boots and stiff unwashed jeans with J-24. I find that suede boots work better in balancing out the outfit than shinny leather boots, especially engineer boots, which can be distracting to the eye. View attachment 474294 View attachment 474287 View attachment 474289 View attachment 474297
RMC BUCO J-24
RMC White tee
LVC 55501 - 0044
Orgueil Belt
Common Project Suede Boots

I beg to differ... there's a reason why leather jackets and engineer boots were put together in the first place: form follows function.

The two are a match made in heaven and have been a classic look for almost 100 years.

 

[powersci]

Aero B-3 today. Getting ready for the absolute arctic blast we’re getting this weekend.

 

[Motocann]

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Aero B-3 today. Getting ready for the absolute arctic blast we’re getting this weekend.

What a beast! I that don’t keep you toasty- nothing will!

 

[powersci]

What a beast! I that don’t keep you toasty- nothing will!

It definitely does! This morning it was 11°F (1°F windchill). My B3 did great layered with a hoodie. My dog made it 1/2 way down the block when he turned around and walked us home.

 

[lopo]

The Few ANJ-4
Fenland/HH
Fjällräven, Viberg

 

[ABCD]

When I bought this jacket back in 2019 I never even heard about Buco nor did I know what a D-pocket was. I also didn't realize how good it actually is. Nice shoulder slope, perfect taper to the hem. Like it was custom made for me.

ELMC Roadstar

Edit: @torfjord Eastman indeed

 

[torfjord]

When I bought this jacket back in 2019 I never even heard about Buco nor did I know what a D-pocket was. I also didn't realize how good it actually is. Nice shoulder slope, perfect taper to the hem. Like it was custom made for me.

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That’s an Eastman right? Still looks terrific!

 

[dublinprem]

Rainbow Country Ponyboy in tobacco brown

 

[TLW '90]

Got a delivery in the mail today that I'm trying out.

Pioneer wear suede/ rough out vest ( I believe 70's ), and a 70's penny's big mac wool jacket.


I really love the vest, the look the cut and the size are great.

The big mac was a great deal as was the vest ( the vest even more so ) but I'm much less impressed because it's very thin and lightweight.

The fit is great at least and the quality seems pretty good all things considered, it's just thin so I'll have to find the right situation to wear it.

 

[ABCD]

Got a delivery in the mail today that I'm trying out.

Pioneer wear suede/ rough out vest ( I believe 70's ), and a 70's penny's big mac wool jacket.


I really love the vest, the look the cut and the size are great.
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The big mac was a great deal as was the vest ( the vest even more so ) but I'm much less impressed because it's very thin and lightweight.
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The fit is great at least and the quality seems pretty good all things considered, it's just thin so I'll have to find the right situation to wear it.

The pioneer wear vest is amazing, congrats. Perfect fit too. Pioneer made high quality jackets, the suede on them is very substantial.

 

[TLW '90]

The pioneer wear vest is amazing, congrats. Perfect fit too. Pioneer made high quality jackets, the suede on them is very substantial.

I'm so glad I took the $16+ shipping gamble on it.
Right away when I unboxed it I could just tell it was high quality, the thickness and the very nice lining instantly gave that impression.
There's something about the snaps too, I don't know why but they just seem very high quality when they snap together.
Some snaps can have a bit of a rattley hollow feeling, but these just feel solid.

 

[ABCD]

I'm so glad I took the $16+ shipping gamble on it.
Right away when I unboxed it I could just tell it was high quality, the thickness and the very nice lining instantly gave that impression.
There's something about the snaps too, I don't know why but they just seem very high quality when they snap together.
Some snaps can have a bit of a rattley hollow feeling, but these just feel solid.

Here's my pioneer trucker, same solid feeling snaps.

 

[TLW '90]

Here's my pioneer trucker, same solid feeling snaps.

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Damn that's a gorgeous suede jacket.
Now I'm going to have to try and find one, I didn't know what I wanted in a suede jacket but now I do.

 

[Pandemic]

Damn that's a gorgeous suede jacket.
Now I'm going to have to try and find one, I didn't know what I wanted in a suede jacket but now I do.

If you a 38 then you are in luck - check eBay.

 

[TLW '90]

If you a 38 then you are in luck - check eBay.

I just saw that one and almost jumped the *** with an offer , but realized there's no hand pockets and had to stop myself. ( I'm a 36, but based on the measurements I could do this 38 )
It's such a badass looking jacket that I'd love to have, but I know from trying to wear the OG-108 field shirt as a light jacket that I'd constantly find myself trying to put my hands in the nonexistent pockets.