Over 50 wearing leather jackets

[Fatboab]

Who’s the Grandaddy? Living in Scotland means you can wear a jacket all year.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

The first brown sports jacket is awsome, dont know what it is but i dig it, be well brother!

Looking back through this tread i see i forgot to answer you. I think i got lost when Downunder G Man took over and made the thread his daily ride thread. Thank heavens that guy’s long gone!
Anyway...the brown jacket is one of my pride and joy jackets and very special.
It is a one off Aero half belt from a trial hide Aero was thinking of using but was to costly. Antique Steer it was called. The plaid wool lining was the last of a roll from a closing mill and one off as well.
Aero offered it to or built it for @HoosierDaddy who graciously sold it to me much to the chagrin of several members here. Arggh
I am very grateful to HoosierDaddy for it. It is a keeper for life and amazing hide.
Thanks
Bowen

Ps: @HoosierDaddy get well.
B

 

[Pandemic]

I love this thread. It continues to inspire and challenge my preconceptions.

I used to think that there were ‘younger’ (eg x-zip) and ‘older’ (flight) people styles of jackets and that it was harder for us old folks to wear the younger people styles.

I’ve come around to a new perspective- that some styles suit certain body types better. A cafe racer doesn’t work after some middle aged spread, for example.

But most importantly, an old guy in an old looking jacket can never go wrong. We all assume it has been worn hard in his youth and is full of stories of adventure. The only think that can look incongruous or odd is an old guy in a shiny new jacket.

So I am responded to west my new jackets around the house as much as possible until winter arrives here!

 

[Edward]

Who’s the Grandaddy? Living in Scotland means you can wear a jacket all year.

That's a big attraction for me. Much as I've long loved being down here in London, the stupid-hot and dry climate is a real drag.

 

[Bukowski]

52

 

[Per Hansa]

Seal Liberty

Dav your BK Dubow has to be one of the best A2s I've seen. You don't by chance know which BK knit color you went with? I love it's contrast with your Liberty Horsehide Seal.

 

[Pandemic]

I took a hiatus from leather jackets (and TFL) for a couple of years as I explored some Bond-inspired looks, but I’m pushing mid-50s now and still occasionally pull out this JL

 

[PeterRocco]

I took a hiatus from leather jackets (and TFL) for a couple of years as I explored some Bond-inspired looks, but I’m pushing mid-50s now and still occasionally pull out this JL

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Jacket looks great on you love the style and leather color.

 

[El Marro]

Seeing this thread pop up again makes me think of @HoosierDaddy and how I miss his posts. The man said what he thought and he wasn’t afraid to get into an argument if he felt it was warranted.

 

[navetsea]

still 3 more years before I can post here

 

[Peacoat]

Seeing this thread pop up again makes me think of @HoosierDaddy and how I miss his posts. The man said what he thought and he wasn’t afraid to get into an argument if he felt it was warranted.

I miss him too. He joined a few months after I did, so we sorta grew up here together and had a lot in common. When he told me about his cancer, I had a feeling it wouldn't end well. I should have taken that motorcycle trip up to Fairmount years ago. Had planned to do it several times, but something always came up.