Are quilted jackets feminine?

[poelow]

This thread could also be titled, "Everything looks better on RalphLauren.com" or "What to think of dad's style advice

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I ordered this jacket , because well, I need some lightweight outerwear and this had a nice "sporty"look with its shoulder patch(origins in hunting, it's where you rest your gun I suppose) and pockets. I didn't really think much about the fact it was quilted, other than I don't have anything like it, so why not try incorporate a new look.

When it came in the mail, I did notice the fabric was a bit shiny, more so than I expected- a bit of a turn off. But what really got me, was my dad's comment that he had only seen such quilted jackets worn by women, and that they were "feminine." Well, I respect that style choice by other men to lean to more to that side of the isle, but I don't really go for that look or something perceived as such. Anyway, I would be willing to keep the jacket if I can get some style forum consensus that my dad's opinion is really just an old fart's lack of style.

Could anyone suggest a similarly priced jacket that could suit the same purpose, that may be a little less.. femme?

Thanks

 

[Artigas]

Looks fine to me. In any case, I wouldn't have thought it feminine unless someone brought it up.

Wear it with a week's worth of stubble, slightly ruffled hair, and a shotgun in the crook of your arm, and no one else will think it feminine, either.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

dad's worried over nothing, looks fine.

 

[sloane3]

Honestly, I've only seen women wear jackets like that. Burberry usually. But by all means, enjoy your girl jacket.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

dude thats fucked up...

 

[crazyquik]

I almost bought a navy one last week, but the store didn't have my size.

 

[justsayno]

his bright blue socks make the outfit poofy

 

[MLIW]

As long as you dont wear pink. Or some kinda silly color. I think you will be ok! Navy, Brown, Black, Green all seem to be legitimate purchases for men!

 

[rjmaiorano]

I'm waiting for the Hickey one on Gilt to sell through so I don't buy it.

 

[SanDiegoFan]

Originally Posted by Artigas

Looks fine to me. In any case, I wouldn't have thought it feminine unless someone brought it up.


+1

SDF

 

[ysc]

No, quilted jackets are not feminine, and actually they have become pretty fashionable in Britain recently, a few years ago they were just for old farmers/young fogeys but no more.
Also I have seen them a lot in Italy on very well dressed men doing the dress more English than the English thing. I am seriously considering a navy blue Barbour quilted jacket.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by justsayno

his bright blue socks make the outfit poofy

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Not inherently feminine in the slightest, and I'm surprised someone with 'sloane' in their username (sloane3) doesn't already own several

 

[rach2jlc]

I don't think it's feminine either; go for it.

 

[Sebastian]

I have a Barbour quilted jacket, but without the hunting, leather patch.

Not feminine at all! It surely has a characteristic shine on it, put somehow a jacket of that sort has to!

Don't worry about it, wear it!