I'd probably subscribe to the (almost) solely interested in jackets camp. I've learned a lot about different jacket makers by being on here and also purchased a pair of William Lennons and a pair of Pike Bros. due to this site- I would now spend more money on better footwear than I would have done before, but luckily I am happy with the one pair, my Loakes and various cheaper shoes and boots. I'm happy with Aero's pricing and wouldn't pay more (or, weirdly, less) than those prices (I want a Himel Canuck and will never buy one), but I'm sure I'd have been an equally devoted customer to Vanson or another brand if I'd ordered from them first and been as impressed as I am by my initial Highwayman- I don't know enough (and am unlikely to learn about, tbh) stitching, period-accuracy or tanneries to become enthused enough to make a major outlay on a 'better' manufacturer, though it is amazing how much people know about these things on here.
The notion of putting together a public 'style' - let alone asking (or exposing oneself) to advice or critique on how one looks in an item or combination of clothing - is alien to me (I just post pictures of the jackets with the leather in mind) and I have a sense of awe at how folks post their individual 'looks' on fora. I reckon that most clothing looks good on people who are physically fit or slim regardless (I wouldn't put myself in this category at the moment) and aren't carrying too much gut (at a 34 inch waist, I am), and would feel odd if I bought high-waisted trousers to fit a 'look'; I'd just get a longer jacket. I probably only wear one decent piece of clothing at a time, chucking an Aero over whatever else I happen to be wearing on a particular day: the jacket itself rules out lace-up shoes at the same time, but that's about it in terms of overall style. Too long/short/tight' is really subjective- some folks look great in jackets that might be too large for others, and a lot of 'fit' and 'suits x, y, z' might come down to some extent on an individual's demeanour as well as shape.
The notion of putting together a public 'style' - let alone asking (or exposing oneself) to advice or critique on how one looks in an item or combination of clothing - is alien to me (I just post pictures of the jackets with the leather in mind) and I have a sense of awe at how folks post their individual 'looks' on fora. I reckon that most clothing looks good on people who are physically fit or slim regardless (I wouldn't put myself in this category at the moment) and aren't carrying too much gut (at a 34 inch waist, I am), and would feel odd if I bought high-waisted trousers to fit a 'look'; I'd just get a longer jacket. I probably only wear one decent piece of clothing at a time, chucking an Aero over whatever else I happen to be wearing on a particular day: the jacket itself rules out lace-up shoes at the same time, but that's about it in terms of overall style. Too long/short/tight' is really subjective- some folks look great in jackets that might be too large for others, and a lot of 'fit' and 'suits x, y, z' might come down to some extent on an individual's demeanour as well as shape.
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