What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[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.

 

[ChewingWax]

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

Which ones?

 

[Monitor]

Which ones?

On these 70's ones with many angled pockets.

 

[handymike]

On these 70's ones with many angled pockets.

You would prefer buckles, snaps, or buttons?

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That's a beauty, great jacket!

Thanks! It's already my favorite jacket

 

[Al 916]

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 agree Marc (and where in hell did you get that 70's pic of me?!)

 

[Al 916]

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

Buy more jackets!

 

[TartuWolf]

Too hot for leather jackets these days, but I'm stubborn enough to rock my boots.

 

[3.14nche]

New to me Vanson vest I just received from @Monitor

 

[ton312]

Too hot for leather jackets these days, but I'm stubborn enough to rock my boots.
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Adorable pic! Cherish these years. They grow up so damn fast and you stay put, blink twice and you’ve got a teenager on your hands! I never noticed the passage of time with such poignant and simultaneously joyous awareness, as I have watching my daughter grow up.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Too hot for leather jackets these days, but I'm stubborn enough to rock my boots.
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Nice hat, boots and even nicer photo as Tony just said. Your daughter is blessed to have a dad like you - and that's true of Tony's daughter too! Enjoy! I have nieces which is a huge joy for me!

 

[Monitor]

You would prefer buckles, snaps, or buttons?

Snaps or buttons. Straps too. Zippers are lazy design. Easy way out.

 

[handymike]

Buttons would be cool, but I also feel that the 70s chunky zippers give them something. These East West jackets are very much a “specific subset”. I love ‘em, but I feel in the minority.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

No prizes for guessing which jacket. This is the only jacket I want to wear right now.

 

[geedee]

No prizes for guessing which jacket. This is the only jacket I want to wear right now.
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if I had that jacket, I too wouldn't want to wear another!

 

[ton312]

Buttons would be cool, but I also feel that the 70s chunky zippers give them something. These East West jackets are very much a “specific subset”. I love ‘em, but I feel in the minority.

I love them too. I think I've run my course with "golden era" stuff. There's only so many times I get excited about the same halfbelt pattern, ever so slightly tweaked...I have decidedly moved ion to the "pig iron era" and I won't be looking back.

 

[ABCD]

I love them too. I think I've run my course with "golden era" stuff. There's only so many times I get excited about the same halfbelt pattern, ever so slightly tweaked...I have decidedly moved ion to the "pig iron era" and I won't be looking back.

You know what comes next right, when you've run your course with the pig iron era. After the 70s come the 80s, blousons and droopy shoulders.

 

[ton312]

You know what comes next right, when you've run your course with the pig iron era. After the 70s come the 80s, blousons and droopy shoulders.

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Sweet Jesus you’re right. I’m already wearing the shirt!

Now tell me where I can source a fine pig velours blousón!!

But I’m serious man. I’m going full bald hippie. Pork chops are being grown in now. This is how I will go down in absolute flames here. Like the Hindenburg going back in time and trying to mount the Titanic on the way down. The most disgraceful case of vintage workwear fatigue ever witnessed.