Denim Jackets & the 40something male?

[chilango]

Bought one of these for £30.

Not as nice as the Levi's or some of the Japanese selvedge ones on the net. But fits well so will be a good "trial". I can always upgrade if I get on with it...

 

[Fez909]

Double denim is fine too. You can wear what you like (again though, I'd suggest making sure both jacket and jeans are dark indigo)

I always aim to get the top and bottom as close in shade as possible myself - but they have to be dark. Too washed out and you start looking like status quo.

Interesting advice.

I'd say the exact opposite. If you're wearing double denim, then don't make them match. And the jacket should probably (I know, no rules) be lighter. Just like the outfit chilango posted, actually. Black/dark jeans, your standard wash denim jacket.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

I'd like to see chilango in his stonewash stood next to Magnus McGinty in The Monstrosity, just for comparative purposes.

I'm still fucking it up though. I bought a Stone Island one without understanding that's the last thing you need if you're trying not to attract 'interest'. Had to move the tag from the arm to inside the jacket.

 

[Septimus Rufiji]

this picture is just here to illustrate killer b's point about how the denim should be a dark indigo not the washed out floppy stuff.

Bloody hell, Sportacus has changed, hasn't he?

 

[mx wcfc]

This 50-something still wears his Levi's denim jacket. I should add that neither Mrs Mx nor our daughter are particularly keen on being seen with me when I'm wearing it.

On the other hand, my daughter actually told me she liked my new Harrington style jacket. This may well be the first time ever that she has complemented me on an item of clothing that I have bought.

 

[killer b]

Interesting advice.

I'd say the exact opposite. If you're wearing double denim, then don't make them match. And the jacket should probably (I know, no rules) be lighter. Just like the outfit chilango posted, actually. Black/dark jeans, your standard wash denim jacket.

I hate contrasting shades of denim myself. It's all fine though. Just wear what you think looks good.

 

[bubblesmcgrath]

 

[Sue]

I hate contrasting shades of denim myself. It's all fine though. Just wear what you think looks good.

Snow wash..?

 

[chilango]

Wore it to the pub this eve (with skinny grey jeans and a black t-shirt) A few "Oh, new jacket?" comments. I'm happy with how it looked. Obvs, it'd be nicer to have a full on premium version, but I could say the same about the rest of my clothes too.

So, yeah.

 

[chilango]

...oh and my wife was more worried about the skinny jeans than the jacket. So it must've been ok

 

[killer b]

Snow wash..?

wouldn't wear it myself, but I've seen it done well.

 

[Sue]

wouldn't wear it myself, but I've seen it done well.

 

[killer b]

As ever, it makes me a bit sad that men mostly seem so cowed about what they're 'allowed' to wear.

 

[kebabking]

I'm not allowed to wear red trousers - it makes me sad, but in truth it's probably for the best...

 

[FridgeMagnet]

It is reasonable to be concerned about wearing things that might make people think you look like a twat.

 

[killer b]

True, but a denim jacket is hardly purple pantaloons. It's an ubiquitous light summer jacket: if people are going to worry about looking a twat in something so totally ordinary, is it any wonder men's fashion is mostly such a dull and mud coloured affair?

 

[xenon]

I'm not allowed to wear red trousers - it makes me sad, but in truth it's probably for the best...

TBF, no one should wear red trousers. That has to be as close to a definitive rule as anything. They are beloved by wronguns, like local radio DJs and Bristol Mayors.

 

[geminisnake]

for me it's either cowboy boots or cuban heeled chelseas. depending on how i feel.
i got a few different pairs of them:

Those boots are lush, but imo they'd be better if the inners were outers!! Are they awfully expensive? goes off to search

 

[xenon]

I have been wearing a relatively cheap Jean jacket of late. Dark blue. Usually with black jeans black T-shirt black shoes/trainers. Although admittedly I am not too sartorially adventurous.

 

[killer b]

Red trousers are fine too.

Bootcut jeans now... that's a different matter. We all have our limits.

 

[FridgeMagnet]

True, but a denim jacket is hardly purple pantaloons. It's an ubiquitous light summer jacket: if people are going to worry about looking a twat in something so totally ordinary, is it any wonder men's fashion is mostly such a dull and mud coloured affair?

A denim jacket is not a random neutral garment. It is pretty much a sub-midlife-crisis thing. Look at the images on the thread of denim jacket role models. Other men in their forties may approve, certainly.

 

[mx wcfc]

Red trousers are worn by retired merchant bankers and private equity managers.

Oh.

 

[killer b]

A denim jacket is not a random neutral garment. It is pretty much a sub-midlife-crisis thing. Look at the images on the thread of denim jacket role models. Other men in their forties may approve, certainly.

It's a thread about men in their 40s wearing denim jackets, on a forum whose posters are mostly 40+. It's unsurprising bearing that in mind that most of the images posted here as inspiration are older men. It's bollocks that they aren't popular with the youth tho - I see them all the time on people of all ages.

 

[bubblesmcgrath]

A denim jacket is a classic jacket. The style rarely changes...and probably wont ever go out of fashion....
It can be worn by anyone at any age...and the colour is up to personal taste.
My 77 year old dad wears a naturally aged and faded denim jacket that is older than me.....

 

[Poi E]

Any 40+ bloke in double denim is in danger of looking like a line dancer (apart from killer b obvs)

I guess this middle aged man should stop wearing his cowboy boots. And I've done line dancing in Colorado...

 

[DaveCinzano]

Triple denim on the other hand...

Modelling the vintage 1998 collection...

 

[Winot]

Solidarność!

 

[DaveCinzano]

Solidarność!

HBF

 

[hash tag]

Wear what you want...denim is always good and everyone can wear it.
Denim jackets will never be anything but fashionable....they're classic.

The only question to ask is whether to get blue or black.......

Blue.

 

[bubblesmcgrath]

Blue.

I hasten to add....I have both...