Thrift store leather coat - Can I do anything with this?

[mt_spiffy]

I picked this up because it was too cheap not too. I like the overall shape and it fits me very well, but the pockets and the color turn me off. Should I:

1. Wear it as is?
2. Dye it black and wear it?
3. Sell it/eBay/give it away?

I know little or nothing about leather coats.

 

[celery]

I like it, I'd wear it. What size is it?

 

[mt_spiffy]

44. I'm 6'2 and it's long enough for me.

 

[HomerJ]

I don't know why you bought it unless you're going to be Donnie Brasco for Halloween. I'd probably #3, give it away. Better yet not buy it.

 

[teddieriley]

I don't agree with Homer here. I think it would look nice with some jeans. But dying it black is a horrible idea.

 

[alliswell]

Maybe you can have the horizontal pockets stitched closed. It would look better without them.

 

[Nataku]

I actually kind of like it, just keep it as is. Has a cool late 70's/early 80's vibe to it. Wear it casually with some jeans, as teddieriley suggested.

 

[Philosoph]

^ +1. Given that you've already purchased it, just keep it as is and enjoy it. The color might grow on you. I think it's much better than black, myself.

 

[mack11211]

Has a 70s vibe.

Turtleneck, boot cut jeans, boots.

Some kind of hat. Porkpie? not sure.

Don't dye it.

Either love it or leave it alone.

 

[mt_spiffy]

I like it, I just have to figure out what it works with. Unfortunately I cant create an outfit FOR the coat, as the coat will come off as soon as I arrive at my destination. So, I have to find some current outfits that it works with.

 

[AMAR420]

coats like that must suit you though..

I would sell it for real

 

[mt_spiffy]

I've decided to put it on eBay and see what I get, and if it's not a lot I'll keep it. Either with a reserve or a decent starting bid.

 

[studite]

nice jacket