Retro cool or just out of style?

[knittieguy]

Picked up this jacket at a thrift store. It is one of those striped sportscoats like the type that would have been worn at a college mixer back in 1958. I think it is kind of cool. My wife can't believe I'm serious. Thoughts?

 

[texas_jack]

Looks fine to me. I would wear it with something a little more edgy though. Maybe charcoal pants and a tee shirt or darker shirt.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Depends on what with it is worn.

 

[gorgekko]

I don't mind it at all. I don't know if I would wear it but I think it looks fine.

 

[yachtie]

Looks kinda "Trad". Not a bad jacket IMO

 

[ChicagoRon]

I like it a lot, but I'm also a huge fan of purple. What is the fabric like? It looks kind of furry and heavy.....almost like flannel?

 

[acidboy]

The jacket is fine, imo. And they look alright with the shirt and trousers in the picture. A nice pocket square is all you need!

 

[yoyo]

I like the jacket.

I don't like that shirt on you, though.

 

[matadorpoeta]

the jacket has a rough, heavy look to it. choose a different shirt and pants accordingly.

 

[j]

Cool, but that shirt isn't working.

 

[Get Smart]

I think the jacket looks great...and to reiterate, the shirt and trouser need to be changed.

 

[Leslierc]

I like it! I'd pair it with a tee shirt and jeans or cords. By the way, Banana Republic has a nice collection of long-sleeve tee shirts in a variety of colours. My wife bought me several of them for Christmas.

 

[untilted]

Looks like a 3 button rolled to 2 sack jacket.

I dig it, very old school.

ditch that shirt, wear an oxford shirt with buttoned down collars instead.

 

[rnoldh]

Looks fine!

Good thing about a thrift shop, is that if you make a mistake, it's an inexpensive mistake!

If you wear this coat 2 or 3 times you've got your money's worth.

 

[Faded501s]

That's A Cool Jacket