Jacket ADD

[mygar]

Well it seems like I continue to bounce from one manufacturer to another, from one style to the next, and from one treated hide to another... as I plan my first custom jacket. It seems I cant stick to one choice before seeing something awesome posted somewhere that immediately grabs my attention. I have gone from a custom Aero Sheene, Thedi CR, Thedi Shawl, Eastman A2 (monarch or Havana brown), Aero 30's premier highwayman, Aero bootlegger ..... need a plan to keep this from getting out of hand. 3 or 4 jackets at any one time tops haha

 

[Monitor]

Well it seems like I continue to bounce from one manufacturer to another, from one style to the next, and from one treated hide to another... as I plan my first custom jacket. It seems I cant stick to one choice before seeing something awesome posted somewhere that immediately grabs my attention. I have gone from a custom Aero Sheene, Thedi CR, Thedi Shawl, Eastman A2 (monarch or Havana brown), Aero 30's premier highwayman, Aero bootlegger ..... need a plan to keep this from getting out of hand. 3 or 4 jackets at any one time tops haha

Welcome to TFL.

 

[JMax]

If 3 or 4 jackets at a time is your goal, I suggest deleting TFL from your browser and search history. Forget this place exists...carry on...nothing to see here.

But if you realize you are kidding yourself, welcome.

 

[mygar]

Welcome to TFL.

Thank you

 

[navetsea]

morning jacket, noon jacket, afternoon jacket, and evening jacket

 

[Peter Bowden]

Thank you

To be taken daily or as required

 

[mygar]

If 3 or 4 jackets at a time is your goal, I suggest deleting TFL from your browser and search history. Forget this place exists...carry on...nothing to see here.

But if you realize you are kidding yourself, welcome.

Yes, i have been looking at this site for about 2 mo and have 2 jackets already!

I wore a leather jacket for long time when i lived in AK... then moved to AZ. Now in NorCal i can wear them a good 7 or 8 mo. I have always been a jacket person being from AK.

 

[mygar]

morning jacket, noon jacket, afternoon jacket, and evening jacket

Lol add smoking jacket as i enjoy a quality cigar now and then!

 

[dubpynchon]

To be taken daily or as required

Man that is nice.

*Cough* just saw the price. The day I pay two grand for a jacket... never.

 

[AeroFan_07]

mygar - yes indeed, welcome to Fedora Lounge! You really should look away and let your wallet have a rest...

Or, buy them used. That's what many of mine are, pre-loved, broken in, and just did not work out, or whatever life's circumstances entailed.

That said, I would not suggest a custom jacket if you've not had several others prior, too easy to wind up with buyer's remorse. Get to know your tastes and preferances, shop around some, make a few good mistakes, and you'll come up with exactly what you are looking for. Shoot, one or two of my own "mistakes" are listed in the classified section now.

 

[mygar]

mygar - yes indeed, welcome to Fedora Lounge! You really should look away and let your wallet have a rest...

Or, buy them used. That's what many of mine are, pre-loved, broken in, and just did not work out, or whatever life's circumstances entailed.

That said, I would not suggest a custom jacket if you've not had several others prior, too easy to wind up with buyer's remorse. Get to know your tastes and preferances, shop around some, make a few good mistakes, and you'll come up with exactly what you are looking for. Shoot, one or two of my own "mistakes" are listed in the classified section now.

Yes, i agree... the 2 i bought were used (but new!) and they are really nice. One is a keeper forever (unless original owner really wants it back ... but it would be tough on me... to let it go).

I will hold off on a custom for a good while ...

 

[ton312]

You found this place. Welcome to the pursuit

 

[mygar]

You found this place. Welcome to the pursuit
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Lollll... haha to funny... will try to avoid the black hole

 

[ton312]

Lollll... haha to funny... will try to avoid the black hole

Good luck with that. Please let me know the secret when you discover it. Although I feel like I'm becoming rehabilitated. 2 leather jackets (previously hundreds bought/sold) and I will meditate and die on a mountain like Luke after slaying the new sith. There is no spoon (or last/perfect leather jacket).

 

[mygar]

Good luck with that. Please let me know the secret when you discover it. Although I feel like I'm becoming rehabilitated. 2 leather jackets (previously hundreds bought/sold) and I will meditate and die on a mountain like Luke after slaying the new sith. There is no spoon (or last/perfect leather jacket).

Hahah.... I agree lol... i have experience in other hobbies... watches... humidors... cigars... i know the trend and myself!

I did not realize that i have always like to collect things... even though i dont consider myself a collector. My wife pointed this out ha.

I think the big thing that i thrive on is the learning... researching... the hunt...

 

[El Marro]

I think the big thing that i thrive on is the learning... researching... the hunt...

This is absolutely true for many of us here. It took me a good while to realize it, but it seemed as soon as my latest "perfect" jacket arrived I was already planning the next one. I think a AeroFan has a great suggestion about sticking to the used market. Your dollar goes a lot further this way, and when it doesn't work out it is not as disappointing as when you have gone the custom route on a new jacket.

 

[mygar]

This is absolutely true for many of us here. It took me a good while to realize it, but it seemed as soon as my latest "perfect" jacket arrived I was already planning the next one. I think a AeroFan has a great suggestion about sticking to the used market. Your dollar goes a lot further this way, and when it doesn't work out it is not as disappointing as when you have gone the custom route on a new jacket.

Yes! Exactly.... i definitely see the value at used... plan to stick with that... thinking out loud here....

Maybe in future, will go one custom...

 

[El Marro]

Nothing wrong with that, every true jacket addict should have at least one custom jacket.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Used is good for some..maybe many..but for guys like me with long arms and torso it can be not so good an option. Custom is more often the only way for a good fit.

 

[handymike]

Nothing wrong with that, every true jacket addict should have at least one custom jacket.

I whole heartedly agree...Get in the Goodwear line right away! (Don't worry it's a long one)