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

[Robert]

Originally Posted by jet

yes or no?


Yes! Saw something similar in j. crew. Go for it!

 

[g transistor]

Jet what shirt is that? I'm interested!

 

[jet]

junya, it's really good in person the colors are beautiful

 

[BB1]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

lol. at almost $900 i'm in no way interested anymore. good luck
Yeah I know. But nearly all Japanese jackets that are nice tend to cost at least $500 to $800 for even non-leather ones, so the price is not unusual for what it is. If anyone has any suggestions for jackets that are similar (but cheaper), I'd be interested in hearing about them. One problem I always run up against is few of the cheaper brands available here in the US will make sizes which are small enough to fit me. I need something that's sized similar to Euro size 44. But most brands here in the US are more like a size 48 for size S and often there is not even an XS size available. And on the rare chance I find something cheaper that fits, often the quality sucks because its designed for younger people who cannot afford anything better.

 

[nonissue]

Originally Posted by killingmoon

I guess this is the right place for this, but I had to get a blazer for when there's a "dress code" and the fit alludes me. I got a 42 and a 44 from H&M; I think the 44 is the best fit, with a sleeve length alteration, but maybe the 42 is better?

42

44

Both are too small in the chest. Try a 46, or a different fit, because those aren't working for you.

 

[sipang]

mmmmh ?

 

[breakz]

Originally Posted by jet

junya, it's really good in person the colors are beautiful

Richard Chai made almost the exact same shirt:

http://www.barneys.com/Lumberjack%20...efault,pd.html

 

[jet]

hahahaa what a biter

yes but it is it reversible too???

 

[gelassenheit]

Not sure about the arm details. Looks comfortable as hell though.

 

[BB1]

Originally Posted by killingmoon

I guess this is the right place for this, but I had to get a blazer for when there's a "dress code" and the fit alludes me. I got a 42 and a 44 from H&M; I think the 44 is the best fit, with a sleeve length alteration, but maybe the 42 is better? 42

44

Forget the size 42-- it looks terrible on you. Look at the pulling around the button and the ill looking side profile with curved back and your rear end sticking way out. These are signs of a blazer that is too small. If you went with that blazer you'd probably have to always wear it unbuttoned. The 44 is semi-passable, but exhibits a few of the same poor fit characteristics, albeit to a lesser degree. The longer length of the size 44 makes you look slimmer, whereas the size 42 makes you look heaver. Try comparing the size 44 to the size 46 next. Also, where is it that there is a "dress code"? I thought that concept went extinct years ago. But maybe there are a few places in the South or Midwest that still think this way.

 

[killingmoon]

This is all after I took in the jacket to get the sleeves shortened

Originally Posted by nonissue

Both are too small in the chest. Try a 46, or a different fit, because those aren't working for you.
Unfortunately, I have never seen a 46 at H&M. 44 is hard enough - I had to go to three different stores.

Originally Posted by BB1

Forget the size 42-- it looks terrible on you. Look at the pulling around the button and the ill looking side profile with curved back and your rear end sticking way out. These are signs of a blazer that is too small. If you went with that blazer you'd probably have to always wear it unbuttoned. The 44 is semi-passable, but exhibits a few of the same poor fit characteristics, albeit to a lesser degree. The longer length of the size 44 makes you look slimmer, whereas the size 42 makes you look heaver. Try comparing the size 44 to the size 46 next. Also, where is it that there is a "dress code"? I thought that concept went extinct years ago. But maybe there are a few places in the South or Midwest that still think this way.
Yeah, I never really thought the 42 looked good, I was just trying to get opinions as this is all new to me. If the 44 doesn't work, I guess I'll just have to look elsewhere because as I said above, I've never seen a 46 at H&M. I have the money to get a nicer one, I was just trying to go cheap and spend more money on the things I would wear more often. Dress code was more hyperbole - it's really just for nicer bars where my denim jacket or m65 won't do

It's just going to be worn with a v-neck underneath. Anyway, as previously mentioned, I took the jacket to the tailor today to get the sleeves shortened as I thought it was going to work, per Jet's advice, but I guess I can try to cancel that and look for a jacket for a more broad chested individual? Thanks.

 

[DLester]

Tried this on today. I didn't set out to look at peacoats but this one has unusual fabric that might cause it to stand out from the pack. The pattern isn't very noticeable from a distance but you get about 5 feet away and it really jumps out.

link with more info: http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/023P07430004.htm

So?

 

[jet]

I thought you got a coat already?

 

[DLester]

yep, 2 wool ones. I was thinking that this one is different from the others, as it is shorter, double breasted and has distinctive fabric and different colors from the others. It just struck my eye.

The leather arrives tomorrow (hope), maybe Monday.

At this point I am not really filling a dire need, just looking for some fun stuff. Perhaps I am getting carried away . . . damn OCD acting up again.

 

[BB1]

Originally Posted by killingmoon

This is all after I took in the jacket to get the sleeves shortened

Unfortunately, I have never seen a 46 at H&M. 44 is hard enough - I had to go to three different stores. Yeah, I never really thought the 42 looked good, I was just trying to get opinions as this is all new to me. If the 44 doesn't work, I guess I'll just have to look elsewhere because as I said above, I've never seen a 46 at H&M. I have the money to get a nicer one, I was just trying to go cheap and spend more money on the things I would wear more often. Dress code was more hyperbole - it's really just for nicer bars where my denim jacket or m65 won't do

It's just going to be worn with a v-neck underneath. Anyway, as previously mentioned, I took the jacket to the tailor today to get the sleeves shortened as I thought it was going to work, per Jet's advice, but I guess I can try to cancel that and look for a jacket for a more broad chested individual? Thanks.
If you're unsure, I would suggest you try asking the question in the Men's Clothing forum. They wear blazers a lot more than most of the posters in the Streetwear & Denim forum. I've noticed those guys far more likely to provide highly detailed critiques of how a blazer fits.