Are quilted jackets feminine?

[TGPlastic]

I've got one of these. I find it to be useful and easy to wear. Sometimes I prefer it to my Beaufort because it's very light and easy to carry in the event the day gets warm.

http://www.orvis.com/store/productch...d=11296&bhcp=1

 

[fusherino]

i have the jacket in the original post in the green. i have never gotten more compliements on a article of clothing

 

[Lel]

Originally Posted by sloane3

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

I've only really seen girl wear peacoats, or actually any form of dressy top coat-like outerwear, guess that makes them girl jackets too huh?

 

[gnatty8]

Originally Posted by rssmsvc

I have never seen a guy in a quilted coat yet.

Let me be the first..

 

[Thurston]

Well with the sweater knit sleeves, it's just plain ****.

I'll take this one, please.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

"I bought this **** jacket.....With YOUR money!!! harharhar"

 

[ysc]

I don't understand all this, quilted jackets are feminine or **** thing.
They are comfortable and practical, my girlfriend swears by her's.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by youngscientist

I don't understand all this, quilted jackets are feminine [...] my girlfriend swears by her's.

 

[sloane3]

Originally Posted by Lel

I've only really seen girl wear peacoats, or actually any form of dressy top coat-like outerwear, guess that makes them girl jackets too huh?

You answered your own question.

I've only really seen women wear high heels and lipstick. What shades would look good if my coloring is Summer?

 

[poelow]

Wow- a lot of banter back and forth! Maybe that settles it for me... quilted jackets, although having their own spot in men's wear, are probably too controversial. I know to some of you this seems like succumbing to those who ridicule any stylish article as being feminine or "gay"(not my original wording). But I'm not looking for a garmet that draws too much attention.

I did check out Barbour as one poster suggested- looks like some quality stuff, thanks for the link. Anyway, the RL jacket is being sent back- I am also looking at something like this... a little less fussy than shiny quilts and leather patches: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...6051/96051.jsp

Thanks for the input style forum!

 

[ysc]

They are not controversial, or feminine. Thousands of men in Britain wear them every day, for a certain social group here they are one of only a few choices for outerwear. They are very common along with the wax jacket amongst smarter people in the country. I have seen a lot of guys in Italy and the north of France wearing them also.

I was kidding about my girlfriend. I mean she does wear one, but she also wears jeans, actually a lot of girls wear them... does that mean jeans are out too?

Don't let a few people put you off what is a very comfortable and practical garment.

 

[gdl203]

Yea - I'm totally confused by this thread - either people are completely ignorant of the origins and common use of this article of clothing, or it's a typical American thing/insecurity - don't think anyone in Europe would even think twice about this question. I don't get it. They're hunting gear - not feminine at all. If anything, women adopting them look rather masculine.

 

[KlezmerBlues]

Originally Posted by gdl203

They're hunting gear [...].

Of equestrian origin I would say. I would not like to go through dense woods with mine.

 

[DMcG]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Yea - I'm totally confused by this thread - either people are completely ignorant of the origins and common use of this article of clothing, or it's a typical American thing/insecurity - don't think anyone in Europe would even think twice about this question. I don't get it. They're hunting gear - not feminine at all. If anything, women adopting them look rather masculine.

I think it probably stems from the growing popularity of the fitted version of this jacket for women. I wouldn't say that the jacket that poelow posted looks feminine but the picture of the back of the jacket on the RL website does make it look somewhat fitted and with a suppressed waist. Not really the traditional fit of a quilted hunting jacket. Shorter too than what I typically think of. I think that to some people if a jacket is not big and boxy its not masculine.

 

[crazyquik]

Originally Posted by KlezmerBlues

Of equestrian origin I would say. I would not like to go through dense woods with mine.

I would second this. John Partridge, Barbour, and about every equestrian store you go to have them.

I want a quilted tweed coat though

This one is 40 GBP right now

Gotta add this though, girls love horses