European Interloper
Senior Member
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2002
- Messages
- 104
- Reaction score
- 0
I suggested that someone else start this topic, largely due to my own lethargy, but as one has yet to be started I decided it was time for decisive action.
Yet, as always in the realm of fashion, decisiveness is difficult- fashion is, like any other art, entirely subjective (yes, even if GQ does try to force-feed us).
So, here it is- What comprises the ultimate coat?
First, let me define what I see as a coat. I don't think it's actually called a coat, but leave that be. What I see as a substantial coat is something that is not neccesarily hard-wearing, but at the very least practical and warm enough for a full-blown snowstorm in the Alps (or Rockies, for that matter). This is the starting point. Now make comments.
It is appropriate that I start. My ideal coat has a very sharp, almost phantom-like silhouette. It should give its wearer a very sharp, hard body, and possibly accentuate the width of shoulders and the slimness of waist like a good suit. I personally like funnel-neck coats, and love the military-style Slimane coats this year. Epaulets are VERY cool. I prefer things single breasted, too, but that matters very little. The material should not make the jacket unwieldy, but should be semi-water-resistant and, of course, warm. The inside should be comfortable- maybe a little fur or something similarly soft and lush- the best test of a jacket is if girls love wearing it.
So, I think that's about it for now, my opinion is out.
Start commenting. (preferably not on my poor spelling or the overall coherency of this post... I'm tired as a dog)
European Interloper
Yet, as always in the realm of fashion, decisiveness is difficult- fashion is, like any other art, entirely subjective (yes, even if GQ does try to force-feed us).
So, here it is- What comprises the ultimate coat?
First, let me define what I see as a coat. I don't think it's actually called a coat, but leave that be. What I see as a substantial coat is something that is not neccesarily hard-wearing, but at the very least practical and warm enough for a full-blown snowstorm in the Alps (or Rockies, for that matter). This is the starting point. Now make comments.
It is appropriate that I start. My ideal coat has a very sharp, almost phantom-like silhouette. It should give its wearer a very sharp, hard body, and possibly accentuate the width of shoulders and the slimness of waist like a good suit. I personally like funnel-neck coats, and love the military-style Slimane coats this year. Epaulets are VERY cool. I prefer things single breasted, too, but that matters very little. The material should not make the jacket unwieldy, but should be semi-water-resistant and, of course, warm. The inside should be comfortable- maybe a little fur or something similarly soft and lush- the best test of a jacket is if girls love wearing it.
So, I think that's about it for now, my opinion is out.
Start commenting. (preferably not on my poor spelling or the overall coherency of this post... I'm tired as a dog)
European Interloper