Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[zenosparadox]

Another round of "which one should I buy?" I've whittled my options down to two and want to solicit a few opinions before deciding.

The first is South2 West8 - poly ripstop shell, quilted lining, down filled, hand pockets, adjustable cuffs, snap closures.

The second one is Arpenteur's loft jacket: Primaloft insulation, nylon shell, polyester lining, hand pockets, ribbed merino cuffs.

 

[sipang]

I prefer the ripstop, color, quilted lining and cuffs of the first one but the overall design of the second :/

 

[hammerhead_corvette]

Another round of "which one should I buy?" I've whittled my options down to two and want to solicit a few opinions before deciding.

The first is South2 West8 - poly ripstop shell, quilted lining, down filled, hand pockets, adjustable cuffs, snap closures.
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The second one is Arpenteur's loft jacket: Primaloft insulation, nylon shell, polyester lining, hand pockets, ribbed merino cuffs.

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First. Great looking coat.

 

[bry2000]

I like both brands, but would choose the first one for sure.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

I'd have to say first too - although a lot depends on the overall look you're going for - although they are both versatile and quite similar in their functional qualities, the first seems to have a little more of a workwear feel, whereas the second leans more towards techwear.

 

[gdl203]

Aren't the silhouettes very different? I thought the Arpenteur one was a lot roomier, balloon-shaped? I think you'll want to focus on the difference in shapes first, details second for these.

 

[d4nimal]

I find the popular shoulders-tucked-in arms-down product shots look clean and nice but tend to give a very different impression of what the actual shape and drape of the clothing looks like. Fit pics or mannequin shots usually offer a lot more real-world utility for me.

 

[Drinkwaters]

Agreed, much different on a body than a lay down. Model does have slope shoulders with noticeable drop right. On the fence but do love the merino cuffs.

 

[bry2000]

Agreed, much different on a body than a lay down. Model does have slope shoulders with noticeable drop right. On the fence but do love the merino cuffs.
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Does that also zip up or is it only a button closure?

 

[Drinkwaters]

Does that also zip up or is it only a button closure?

We do not stock this coat and it does not have a zippered front.

 

[#dadcore]

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This is sort of appealing... over a t-shirt or henley? Thoughts?

I have that exact sweater and wear it all the time, find it easier to wear than a Stark.

 

[King Calder]

Kaptain sunshine trousers?

 

[DoubleDouble]

Kaptain sunshine trousers?

If the inseam works for you.

 

[LeBeef]

Looking for a down jacket that isn’t too puffy. What do you guys think of this document jacket?

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[King Calder]

I like, I think I have a longer coat with that style of side entry pocket and they're pretty sweet.