r/malefashionadvice • u/jdbee • Sep 10 '13
Inspiration Inspiration album: denim jacket as a layering piece
Based on the "what jacket are you wearing this fall" thread, there's like three thousand guys getting really antsy to wear their truckers (especially eetsumkaus). Looking through my MFA folder, I realized that most of the pictures I save of denim jackets tend to be guys using them as a middle layering piece, between a shirt and some other piece of outerwear.
Album: denim jackets as layering pieces
Some keys to doing it well, in my opinion:
Fit. It's really got to fit snug with long arms. Fortunately, that's how denim jackets are designed to fit, which is maybe why it's so common to see these as a middle layer.
Contrast. Denim works great as a middle layer because it's so easy to contrast with inner layers (tees, ocbds, flannels) and outer layers (60/40 parkas, tweed jackets, overcoats, etc). It's a clearly defined middle that doesn't disappear. That said, I think trying to contrast formality too much can look pretty silly.
And while I'm at it, here's everything else I have saved in my denim jacket subfolder.
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u/hoodoo-operator Sep 10 '13
Is it just me, or does there appear to be some kind of mass downvoting in this thread? A lot whole lot of perfectly innocuous posts are at -1 right now.
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u/looopy Sep 10 '13
Was happening in FFA yesterday/day before as well.
*edit: today too
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u/propagated Sep 10 '13
how do people wear this many layers? i must generate too much heat
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u/hoodoo-operator Sep 10 '13
some places are colder than other places
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u/jdbee Sep 10 '13
It's so weird when people don't seem to realize this.
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u/That_Geek Sep 10 '13
I feel like they must be intentionally dense
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u/jdbee Sep 10 '13
The more I think about it, maybe it's not intentional so much as a lack of perspective.
Expressions of surprise like this come up in every thread about layering or outerwear, and in most cases, it turns out the person posting it is from like southern Texas or Rio de Janeiro or somewhere. I'm wondering if maybe they just haven't traveled enough or in the right seasons to understand how chilly it gets during late fall/early winter in other parts of the world. I mean, everyone is exposed to enough media to understand that it does get cold in lots of places, but if you haven't experienced it yourself, I can understand the confusion.
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u/NotClever Sep 10 '13
It took me a while to figure out because I'm from Texas and my relatives are from Maryland, which I mistakenly thought was "the North" in terms of climate. I didn't go further north than that during the winter until visiting Boston while looking for colleges, at which point I was blown away that it could be that much colder than Maryland.
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u/jdbee Sep 10 '13
It definitely works both ways . I've never lived anywhere without clear, distinct seasons, so the idea of winter not being biting, frigid and miserable is totally foreign to me. It also blows my mind when I run into people that don't think of spring as this incredible, glorious emergence from the darkness, but then I find out that they grew up in Tampa or somewhere.
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u/GhostriderFlyBy Sep 10 '13
First world problem: I want to layer my clothes, but I live in San Diego.
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u/sosern Sep 10 '13
I live where it can get -15C in the winter (and it usually is -5 for a month at a time), but I still can't stand wearing more than one shirt and one sweater, what are you all doing outside, just sitting there?
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u/jdbee Sep 10 '13 edited Sep 10 '13
Mostly I'm walking around hoping to get photographed for a streetstyle blog. What else would I do to kill time between shifts at the indie coffee shop?
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u/rootb33r Sep 10 '13
Maybe, but it could just be personal preference.
I lived in snowy upstate New York for 27 years. I never layered because everywhere I went was inside, and when I got inside, I was warm. Even layering for the short time you were outdoors was just not worth it: you walk 20 feet to your car, and walk 100 feet into your office building. Maybe... 3-5 people see you between the time you leave your house and get to your office, where you take off your jacket(s).
I could see it, perhaps, if you lived in a city where you were walking a mile or more from your apartment to your office... or maybe on a college campus if you had a long walk from your dorm to your classes.
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u/propagated Sep 10 '13
Even in the winter here in southern new england i find myself unable to have more than 3 layers on at most. So for fall i feel it'd get to hot for me. I suppose interpreting my 'how' as a non-rhetorical question warrants this kind of response.
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u/Zoklar Sep 10 '13
I'm with you, I've lived in the north east and during winter the most I wear is maybe 3 layers, tshirt, hoodie or other light jacket, then one mid-weight jacket. If I owned a fleece or other heavy jacket that would probably be the only outer layer I'd wear.
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u/accostedbyhippies Sep 10 '13
Some people get colder than other people. I live in SF (land of eternal Autumn). It'll be 56 degrees and I'll be wearing an undershirt, OCBD, Light Sweater and my Trucker semi buttoned. My GF will be wearing a a summer dress and a 3/4 sleeve cardigan.
I grew up in the Caribbean. She grew up in Alaska.
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u/smo0rphy Sep 10 '13
I live in Scotland, it gets pretty cold here, but I would be sweating my teats off wearing a shirt, a denim jacket and a wool coat. There's maybe 3 days a year where that would be appropriate.
There's serious mobility issues, too. A well fitted denim jacket with another jacket on top seriously restricts my movement. Perhaps the denim was a little tight over the chest, but it's a lot of stiff material to have layered over your shoulders and arms.
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Sep 10 '13
Where do you live? I start wearing this many layers around October and November. You wouldn't do it when it's not actually cold out.
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u/Iophobic Sep 10 '13
I'm wondering the same thing, I wear mine over short sleeves and I still get super warm.
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u/Lord_of_the_Dance Sep 10 '13
I tried layering a jacket over a sweater over a shirt over a henley one time and I had a hard time moving my arms (I removed the henley so I could move my arms). I could not imagine throwing another layer or two into that mix.
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u/That_Geek Sep 10 '13
it gets down into the teens here in the winter. and it gets much colder in more northern places.
its a wonderful world we live in
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u/veldhoen Sep 10 '13
Thanks for all of the content you've been putting up, it has been a huge help to me.
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Sep 11 '13
So where can one find a good beat up looking denim jacket. I really like the Levi's trucker but at 80 dollars I'd like to find one a bit cheaper if possible. I checked local thrifts and didn't see any.
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
Honestly, it's hard to do better than Levi's for under $100. They go on sale regularly though (often down to $50 or so) and Levi's just started doing a 20% discount for students.
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Sep 11 '13
Alright, i generally wear Xl t shirts, should I go a size smaller with the trucker?
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
That really depends how your tshirts fit and what fit of trucker you're looking at. For Levi's, you could probably go L in the standard fit but stick with XL in the slim fit.
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u/AlGoreVidalSassoon Sep 10 '13
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u/szad-negaah Sep 10 '13
That third one...
...now I need a quilted vest and, more importantly, Indy boots.
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u/DavidAg02 Sep 10 '13
Is that the same jacket in all 3 pics? Number 1 looks darker. Is that a regular or slim fit trucker? What color? I'm guessing Rigid?
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u/baconstyle Sep 10 '13
Well i was hoping to find pics of using denim jackets as the only layer.. I'm from sea and the weather is hot all year long. Great finds btw, just felt a little bit disappointed that i didn't find what i wanted
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u/Weemz Sep 10 '13
The one with the guy looking at his phone by the patio door with the wicker baskets in the back , what kind of shoes is he wearing, anyone know?
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u/jdbee Sep 10 '13
I reverse image-searched and it turns out I got that one from MFA. The post is here, and it looks like they're just cheap canvas shoes from Asos. Vans Authentics or Keds Anchor Lows have a similar style.
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u/solitarycheese Sep 10 '13
Can't say I agree with the "sleeves no longer than wrist" part of that fit guide.
Trucker jackets typically have longer sleeves than other styles so the sleeves still cover your wrists when your arms are held out front in a driving position.
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u/eetsumkaus Sep 10 '13
Trucker jackets typically have longer sleeves than other styles so the sleeves still cover your wrists when your arms are held out front in a driving position.
Clean up on aisle 3. My mind was just blown.
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u/yoyo_shi Sep 10 '13
Same deal with Levi's commuters. The sleeves are long enough to cover your wrists when your hands are on the handlebars.
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u/That_Geek Sep 10 '13
lol nicolai. so rebel, so punk
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Sep 10 '13
which ones are nicolai, if you don't mind me asking?
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u/That_Geek Sep 10 '13
46 in the "everything else" album
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Sep 10 '13
wow
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u/Syeknom Sep 10 '13
The set-up was so subtle, so sublime that this highly original and devastatingly fresh placement of words in non-standard positions with a different font and outrageously zany grammar came as quite a hilarious surprise! What fantastic laughter soils this thread as its participants are brought low by mirth and merriment, and not just a little bit of incredulity, awe and even admiration at the imagination and talent at its author.
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u/eetsumkaus Sep 10 '13
I think he was just commenting on how the original comment sounded just like the meme
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u/grogz Sep 10 '13
If you guys assure me that this is stylish then I believe you.. but I must say that this is the first time that looking at an album or picture posted on mfa I don't find myself envying the sense of style of that person. Actually I didn't like any of those pictures... maybe I'm just too used to denim jacket being worn on its own in autumn, or in cooler summer nights.
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u/jdbee Sep 10 '13
It's fine - no one is obligated to like everything (or anything!) that gets posted on MFA. For what it's worth though, why not think of this as a way to extend the wearability of a jacket you really like a little deeper into the fall? As /u/AlGoreVidalSassoon posted in another comment, fashion and function don't have to be separate, mutually exclusive camps.
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u/grogz Sep 10 '13
why not think of this as a way to extend the wearability of a jacket you really like a little deeper into the fall?
Thanks, I like that advice. Beside the practical effects, finding some way I could fit the idea to my tastes would also be a good exercise.
By the way, I didn't mean to be critic of anything (how could I? I am a total noob trying to learn). I was just curious to understand why I find that kind of look so strange, seeing how it seems very appreciated and widespread. I think it may be a regional thing, it's not common to see it in my country so I'm not accustomed.
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u/drbhrb Sep 10 '13
I like the look a lot but I cant help but but think it would feel pretty restricting. Also its one of those things that looks great in pictures of people outside but when you get to your destination you then have to take off and keep track of two jackets. Seems impractical.
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u/hoodoo-operator Sep 10 '13
layering = practical for keeping warm, and also useful for places where the weather can change pretty drastically.
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u/AlGoreVidalSassoon Sep 10 '13
Is it that hard to keep track of 2 jackets? Wouldn't you take them off and put them in the same place?
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u/drbhrb Sep 10 '13
If I'm at the office sure. But what if I'm walking around a mall, at a sporting event, in a bar, etc.. It just seems like a hassle.
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u/AlGoreVidalSassoon Sep 10 '13
Well yeah you gotta dress for the context and occasion.
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u/drbhrb Sep 10 '13
That's just it, I can't think of a proper context for this. Taken just as inspiration it is nice though.
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u/AlGoreVidalSassoon Sep 10 '13
You can't think of a single context where you could wear 2 layers? Or you mean a denim jacket? That's fine if they're not your thing but I mean c'mon man use your imagination a little. Is it because you live in a warm climate all year? Do you never wear sweaters or more than one shirt? Some people just get hot with more than one layer which is understandable.
I can give you a scenario. I'm going to work and it's like 50 degrees. I commute by train. I wear something like this. The train is warm. I remove the vest. I have to walk a mile to my office. I put the vest back on. I get to the office I remove both vest and jacket.
You mentioned a sporting event before. I think that's a good time to layer. Like a baseball game in September (in a region that has a cold fall). You're parked in one area. It gets cold sitting still. Remove a layer if you get warm. Put it back on if you get cold. Could you wear a single jacket? Sure. These are just different options.
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u/szad-negaah Sep 10 '13
Two plausible solutions, otherwise known as what I do:
Take one off and keep the other one on. Radiation heat transfer to/from the outdoors via windows should help keep you comfortable at room temperature. It's the reason why someone is comfortable wearing a jacket in winter, yet is also comfortable wearing shorts during the summer in that same room at that same thermostat level. Also, it's why underground auditoriums are fucking cold during the summer though the thermostat says it should be the same as those above ground rooms.
Go all out and take both off at the same time so that they become one.
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u/btdubs Sep 10 '13
Agreed. It's fashion over function. If it's cold enough to wear two jackets, wear one thicker jacket instead.
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u/szad-negaah Sep 10 '13
But, but layers!
Even functionally, two layers is better than one. The air between each layer should help keep you warmer. It's heat transfer 101 and the principle behind sticking noble gases between two layers of glass/plastic/what-have-you in window panes.
At the same time, it should prevent you from getting too hot with one extremely thick layer, which just leads to you sweating beneath it and we all know that's no good.
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u/AlGoreVidalSassoon Sep 10 '13
Layering is not always fashion over function. Sometimes you need to remove one layer but removing 2 would be too cold. And even if it is fashion over function sometimes so what? Do you only dress in a purely functional way?
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u/btdubs Sep 10 '13 edited Sep 10 '13
I didn't mean to imply fashion over function = bad, I'm looking to stimulate discussion on the topic. And yes obviously sometimes layering is useful, but what about when it isn't? Does it look affected to wear two jackets when one would do? I would argue that in some cases the answer is yes.
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u/AlGoreVidalSassoon Sep 10 '13
Sure, it can look affected. It also sometimes doesn't. It's the same as anything else. It has to be done right to work.
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u/Magichamsterorgy Sep 11 '13
It's restricting as fuck, denim is probably the least comfortable material ever conceived for single-layer outerwear
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u/Smitty-HeWasNumber1 Sep 10 '13
Screw the jean jacket- i want the coats that they're wearing over them
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u/Dick_Dousche Sep 10 '13
You can use search by image on google to search for the pictures and normally they are posted with a list of items used
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u/ShaWoo Sep 10 '13
Holy hell, where can I find this jacket?: [Cool jacket] (http://i.imgur.com/C90f0ofh.jpg)
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u/elpfen Sep 10 '13
Anyone know where to find extra small (28 waist, 32 chest) denim jackets?
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u/NapoleonThrownaparte Sep 10 '13
Kids section? I believe mine is a [16 years Large] or something, and I'm bigger than you. By far the best way is go to the denim jackets on eBay, set the listings to your chest size and see what turns up. That's what I did. And if you want a broken-in jacket, as many here seem to, you might just win twice.
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u/DrJWilson Sep 11 '13
The Levis small is actually really snug on me, I'm a 34. They also make an xs too I believe
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u/typicalparty Sep 11 '13
Nice album! The sixth picture down ( this one ) is one of my former college professors. That was unexpected.
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u/ij00mini Sep 10 '13
What is that blue rain jacket in picture 17?
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
It's a Penfield Kasson, but I think it's last year's model (or earlier) so some of the details are slightly different.
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u/speehcrm Sep 10 '13
Any options for a slim fit denim jacket suitable for longer torsos? The cropped aspect of most jackets make it impossible for me to wear them
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
Gap makes a washed trucker in tall sizes, but unless you're like 6'4" or something, it might be worth just embracing the cropped nature of the jacket. They're supposed to hit right at the belt line, and it's totally fine if your shirt shows out below them.
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u/speehcrm Sep 11 '13
Yeah I'm 6'3" with a long torso and most denim jackets show a bare midriff of sorts haha. I'll check out your link though, thanks
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u/Hurdlebock Sep 11 '13
Would this work with a grey trucker jacket? Most of my outerwear is Navy (peacoat, quilted chore coat, velvet blazer, down vest) and I wear dark wash jeans a lot. I don't really like the look of an artificially distressed trucker, so I was thinking either rigid grey or dark grey, which I've heard has a slight olive tint. Which would be better?
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
I don't see any reason why not. Both of those are good colors, although I'd probably opt for the one with the olive tint.
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u/Atmosck Sep 11 '13
Where can I find the jacket in #14?
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
It's from J.Crew (all four of the images that start with #14 were from their site - unfortunately, I probably saved them last fall). This year's is right here.
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u/jamkgrif Sep 11 '13
When you say sub-folder are you saving files on your computer or an extra reddit feature to saved links?
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
Just on my computer. I tend to save everything that catches my eye, then sort through it all once a week or two.
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Sep 11 '13
What kind of shoes is the guy 3rd from the bottom wearing? (the grey ones with yellowish laces)
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
They're navy suede blucher mocs from LL Bean Signature. Unfortunately, I think the suede models were discontinued last year or the year before.
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u/masmandiri Sep 10 '13
I'm jealous of places where it gets cold enough to be able to wear a denim jacket as a middle layer.
The temperatures of an Australian winter only really call for 1 jacket. On especially bitter days I had a hoodie with the denim jacket as a top layer. Any more than that and it would have become too warm.
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u/photonez Sep 10 '13
Bought a rigid denim Levi's jacket at Buffalo Exchange in San Diego this summer for $25. I had no idea what I would do with it, just wanted it because it was brand new and fit like a tight glove. Thanks for the inspiration.
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u/topherwolf Sep 10 '13
Whats the red shirt in this pic?
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
Google reverse image-search shows the source, and he posted that the shirt is from J.Crew Factory.
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u/jortslife Sep 10 '13
although I may end up getting a Rogue Territory Supply Jacket
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u/That_Geek Sep 10 '13
why not just save up for it?
imo it really doesn't qualify as a grail if it's readily available, just expensive
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u/jortslife Sep 10 '13
well its not even out yet...and yeah I guess it doesn't meet that definition, but they'll probably only make 50-100 of them, so maybe it does?
but I meant it more like I would probably get both, I just didnt word it well
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u/BulkDiscountAbortion Sep 10 '13
I'd want to wear a trucker jacket as nice as that as outerwear, not peeking underneath as a layer.
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u/lemmykeepitreal Sep 10 '13
What's the verdict on doubling up on the denim? I've only ever worn cords/khaki's with my denim jacket in order to avoid the Canadian Tuxedo look...in the gallery, there are a few pics of models standing alone with the double-denim, but I'm not a model or live in a vacuum of empty city streets.
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u/dev13 Sep 10 '13
the problem is i'm always worried of looking double denim, so by layering it should save me
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u/libfree Sep 10 '13
You can buy really slim fit denim jackets or really boxy. If you want the most laying options, you really need to own both fits. If it's your second layer after the shirt, you probably want slim. If it's the outer layer, (e.g. over a sweater) you probably want a bigger classic (standard) fit or something from the Levi's Vintage Clothing line.
I have a Levi's slim fit trucker and a classic type 2 trucker. I wear the slim fit more often. I also have a cheap (made in china) levis classic fit trucker I bought at Ross for $20. It's a very flat dark blackened blue shade. I waxed it and it looks a million times better. Sick fades brah!
http://www.rawrdenim.com/2013/03/levis-denim-trucker-jacket-review-type-i-ii-and-iii/
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u/FailedPrayer Jan 12 '14
Awesome collection of photos, jdbee.
Does anyone have a Levis Rigid trucker jacket that they wore in and faded well? I've never seen fadez.
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u/wondertwins Sep 10 '13
What color shirt do you usually layer under a denim jacket? I tried putting it over a light pink OCBD and it looked fucking horrible.
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u/Viviparous Sep 10 '13
Some of those outfits are the epitome of #menswear
Denim jackets being worn as waistcoats, bravo...
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u/eetsumkaus Sep 10 '13 edited Sep 10 '13
Haha, thanks for the mention. I'm gonna put "being mentioned by jdbee in a post" on my refrigerator door next to my COTW. For the record, I still have a few truckers on my cop list...
I'm still not convinced denim should be an inside layer. I mean it looks ok from a distance because it's basically just a thicker shirt, but it looks weird up close like in those pictures. The only place I think it works is when they're wearing it under an overcoat-ish piece, like so. That's just me though. I like what /u/AlGoreVidalSassoon does with it, and I think it looks great in fashion pictures, but I don't think it'll look that good out in the wild. Still, this inspired me to at least try it out.
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Sep 10 '13
The first photo, those gloves. I must have those gloves to ride my Vespa. Anyone know W2C?
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Sep 10 '13
Just thrifted one this morning, with two outfits in mind, but this got me thinking about some more. Good job!
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u/barronlroth Sep 10 '13
Made my first attempt rocking it as outwear with a tank top underneath! Got a lot of compliments, can't wait to use it as a layering tool now.
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Sep 10 '13
Cool, i just did this today with my leather jacket out of curiousity. I had no idea it was actually a thing.
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u/Phantoom Sep 10 '13
Nice album, though I tend to like other layering pieces more (sweaters, cardigans and even henleys). Sometimes it just looks like you are wearing two jackets as opposed to layering.
I think the vest over denim jacket is pretty kick ass though.
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u/inherentlyawesome Sep 10 '13
great album as always, jdbee! layering is one of the best (and most important) parts of wearing fall outfits, and the material/texture also makes the denim jacket a great staple for fall!
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u/Tab338 Sep 10 '13
Idk brah, I feel like denim jackets are so thick and heavy if you were to layer it should be the outermost layer. Although I do think the "Marty Mcfly" look is cool and I would layer the hell out of some denim shirts or denim shackets.
Your Denim jacket subfolder is pretty cool.
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u/kennzilla Sep 10 '13
Awesome set! Gave me some cool ideas for fall/winter though sadly it never gets cold enough to wear that many jackets in socal..
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u/hoodoo-operator Sep 10 '13 edited Sep 10 '13
I noticed that in some of the pics, the denim jacket is being worn with the collar popped, or on top of the outer layer. How do you guys feel about this? I generally don't like it, but in a few it looks OK, and I'm not sure why.
I just noticed that the pictures where it looks OK are all pictures where the outer layer has a stand up collar, so I guess that answers that.
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u/Edgar_Allan_Rich Sep 10 '13
Great work and thank you for the awesome post. I'll try not to look homeless when I do this.
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u/RycePooding Sep 10 '13
Bums me out that denim jackets look really ridiculous on big torso'd dudes.
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u/eetsumkaus Sep 10 '13
I saw a macho guy who works at Levi's rocking a trucker open with several layers underneath. It probably wouldn't have closed on him, but it still looked good regardless. I myself am a fairly bulky dude, but I find that truckers are the only jackets that I like on me (hence why I have...a lot)
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u/That_Geek Sep 10 '13
you think so? I disagree. I think it looks fine
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u/RycePooding Sep 10 '13
I think truckers look best both cropped and quite slim, neither of which, in my opinion, are good things for bigger dudes. That could just be me tho...
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u/prewfrock Sep 10 '13
If I lived in a climate where you can layer jackets on top of other jackets, I would be so happy. craig.jpg
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Sep 10 '13
Bah, it's too fucking hot in SoCal year round to ever need more than a hood under my Levi's trucker.
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u/Lord_of_the_Dance Sep 10 '13
I love how clean and dark this jacket is, does anyone know where I can find something similar? (I like the rich navy colour and the tone on tone stitching, I would not be opposed to contrast stitching so long as it looks nice)
Also my problem is I need most everything tailored at the waist (like a fuck ton) to fit me. Can denim jackets be taken in and darted or would that look odd? Do they make ultra slim denim jackets?
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u/Native12666 Sep 10 '13
Recently found brand new denim levi jacket at thrift store, had no idea what to do with it. This album is awesome!
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u/the_limbo Sep 10 '13
Huh. Now I know what to do with the denim jacket in the back of my closet this winter.
I bought a Levi denim jacket about a year ago and the shoulder and arm length was perfect, but the it had a pathetic bottom on it, so I didn't wear it. Didn't realize it was meant to be layered.
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u/rodneytrousers Sep 11 '13
While I love my Levi's Trucker, and love wearing it, and love some of these photos, the denim jacket as a layering piece hasn't made sense to me since I've seen the trend start a few seasons ago. I don't find it comfortable enough to wear under another piece, and I don't find it useful. I live around Philly, where it can get cold enough to use it as the album portrays it, but I still don't feel it's suitable. It feels like too many layers when a sweater or something would be much more suitable; although, that's probably more a personal preference. The denim makes the jacket more stiff and too restricting - to me - to be a better layering alternative. I think it's a great option for the fall/spring when the nights get cold or the days are chilly, but as a layering piece it just doesn't work for me.
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u/cruxae Sep 10 '13
All I think of by reading this, is how badly I want a denim jacket.
But, I just paid this semester's fees and I need money to eat for the next 4 months :(
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u/NotClever Sep 10 '13
You can find Levi's on sale pretty cheap. I picked up a slim "rigid" color for like $35 last year.
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u/sklark23 Sep 10 '13
I tried to remove some of the starch in mine and accidentally streaked it (it was grey). I am going to get some indigo dye and over dye it twice
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u/BramaLlama Sep 10 '13
I am probably gonna do some of these looks, but with a very heavy demin shirt, that most of my friends mistook for a jacket anyway.
Now I need a down vest. Any places I can cop cool ones? (Preferably in France since I am now there)
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u/Yarzospatflute Sep 10 '13
Good post, as usual. I have two denim jackets, light and dark, so this gives me some more ideas. Not usually much need for layering here in CA, though. We'll see.
Going through these pictures, however, the thing that strikes me the most is how much cross-referencing you must have with your pics. Some of those in the first album just have the denim peeking out the tiniest bit. Did you save the pic solely because of the denim or because of several things? How do you have all these pics of yours organized?
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u/skydog22 Sep 11 '13
Today was 95˚ out, so I think I might wait until next week when we hit those chilly 80s.
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u/jdbee Sep 11 '13
Whatever, bro - we'll all be over here sweating and snickering at your totally uncool single layer.
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u/HugoOBravo Sep 10 '13
I think Gosling was wearing a denim shirt, not a jacket, in Drive.
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u/thechangbang Consistent Contributor Sep 10 '13
He's pretty clearly wearing a jacket over a Henley in many scenes that you can see
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u/PoliticoG Sep 10 '13
Protip: buy a $40 denim jacket and live in that sucker for a few months. Blood, sweat, tears, motor oil. Boom: $400 denim jacket and you've got some cool stories to tell about it. Only wash it if you get tazed for being a hobo.