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3 years ago, I ordered a custom Aero through Thurston Bros. I wanted to share some thoughts and questions. This is going to sound like I am complaining, but it is a nice jacket, I like it, and I wear it more than any other jacket.
At the time, I was 195lbs and losing weight from around 215lbs. I bought the jacket anticipating this trend would continue, but it reversed, and I ended up maxing around 225lbs. I am down again to 205lbs now. I do regret purchasing a 42 as I think 44 would have done better. But I am almost 50, so regardless of weight, I am not sure the "painted on" look of the Buco J-100 can work. Even with the figure of a 20 year old, an old man's head seems to clash with the look.
I love Badalassi, but it also was a bad choice for this style. It is very thick and thinner leather would work much better. It still makes noise, although not as much.
This style is also hard to wear clothing with. It looks great with a black t-shirt tucked into mid rise jeans. It looks bad with almost anything else. Anything untucked sticks out the bottom and even low cut pants with a tucked shirt make the jacket look too small. Higher rise pants (which I believe the style was intended to be worn with) don't work if they are too dressy. Most of my shirts are plaid and any kind of pattern doesn't really work.
The alternative to cafe racers and cross zips to me has always been a super loose bomber jacket, which I always associate with 80 year old WW2 vets. This is not a look I am ready for yet either.
Everyone right now is making fun of Jensen Huang, and I am not happy about my stock portfolio this week. I think he had a great look, especially the minimalist jacket, especially for his age and body. He does not look at all like he's pretending to be his grandson's age, nor does he look decrepit. What style jacket is that? Highwayman?
I want to add that I am not looking to exactly copy Huang or buy a $10k Tom Ford. I have neither Huang's money nor his body. I'd prefer even more minimalist and want a more functional well made jacket like Aero, and plan to actually wear it so it develops character instead of looking new off the rack like Huang's. But I am still interested in something long, loose enough, but still fitted that looks appropriate on a 50 year old man in great shape.
I am wondering if I should pick up a 44 cafe racer, or go to another style. My weight fluctuates enough to justify owning multiple jackets.
At the time, I was 195lbs and losing weight from around 215lbs. I bought the jacket anticipating this trend would continue, but it reversed, and I ended up maxing around 225lbs. I am down again to 205lbs now. I do regret purchasing a 42 as I think 44 would have done better. But I am almost 50, so regardless of weight, I am not sure the "painted on" look of the Buco J-100 can work. Even with the figure of a 20 year old, an old man's head seems to clash with the look.
I love Badalassi, but it also was a bad choice for this style. It is very thick and thinner leather would work much better. It still makes noise, although not as much.
This style is also hard to wear clothing with. It looks great with a black t-shirt tucked into mid rise jeans. It looks bad with almost anything else. Anything untucked sticks out the bottom and even low cut pants with a tucked shirt make the jacket look too small. Higher rise pants (which I believe the style was intended to be worn with) don't work if they are too dressy. Most of my shirts are plaid and any kind of pattern doesn't really work.
The alternative to cafe racers and cross zips to me has always been a super loose bomber jacket, which I always associate with 80 year old WW2 vets. This is not a look I am ready for yet either.
Everyone right now is making fun of Jensen Huang, and I am not happy about my stock portfolio this week. I think he had a great look, especially the minimalist jacket, especially for his age and body. He does not look at all like he's pretending to be his grandson's age, nor does he look decrepit. What style jacket is that? Highwayman?
I want to add that I am not looking to exactly copy Huang or buy a $10k Tom Ford. I have neither Huang's money nor his body. I'd prefer even more minimalist and want a more functional well made jacket like Aero, and plan to actually wear it so it develops character instead of looking new off the rack like Huang's. But I am still interested in something long, loose enough, but still fitted that looks appropriate on a 50 year old man in great shape.
I am wondering if I should pick up a 44 cafe racer, or go to another style. My weight fluctuates enough to justify owning multiple jackets.
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