Coats ... leather jackets ... need opinions please

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Gah! I've got myself so muddled up with coats and jackets. I need .... something .... bear with me. Actually, it's another one of those, I'm 50 and lost threads!!

I have a very tired Joules quilted jacket which is years old and my spring/autumn go to. It needs replaced. With what? I don't want a parka but not sure what I want. Tried this on in store and it's nice on but will it fill that hole or will it be too warm looking come April?

Then my 'winter coat', ie the good, wool, knee length number is so old and really needs replaced. I'm talking double figures years old. I'll come back to that.

And just to complicate matters, I tried on the most beautiful leather jacket in Jigsaw a few weeks back and can't get it out of my head. Beautiful leather, warm lining, so flattering on.

And just to fill gaps I've my sort of every day cold weather, down filled Hilfiger lojger lenght jacket and a hall cupboard with waxed barbour, aigle etc of varying ages but all wearable in the right conditions.

So, leaving budget out of it (will worry about that later 😉), advise me please. My wardrobe is based around blue jeans, brown or tan boots but then anything resembling a dress or skirt is black or accessorised with black. So with the leather jacket, I tried it in navy and it will go with the rest of my wardrobe but I can't then wear it with skirts/tights/boots cos you don't wear navy with black, right? If I were the invest in a leather jacket, is navy a wearable colour or would black be a wiser buy?

Then to the coat ... really, it's Church, funerals or good old-fashioned 'Sunday best' wear. Existing coat is black, I fancy navy but it won't match what I want to wear it with. Other colour suggestions .. camel, or is that naff or aging?

Sorry, it's a rambling one ... no-one sensible to ask really in real life so putting it out to you guys. I guess my questions are whether the Barbour would be a wise buy or can anyone suggest an alternative and with the other two, black, navy, another colour? And the wisdom of investing in a leather jacket - do you all get the wear out of yours?

If you've got to here ... you've done well! Cheers!

No help really but the jigsaw one sounds lovely...

It is - and I'm amazed that you have ploughed through that and replied so quickly !

What about a brown leather?

Personally don't like navy leather. Black ones are great, providing you find one that suits you - the less hardwear the better, I think. I don't like the Barbour, sorry.

Hadn't thought of brown - hmmm. It was by chance I saw the navy in Jigsaw. Will take note of less hardware the better, thank you. Only thing is that if I go for black, will it work with my existing boots - my two most wirn pairs being a dark brown pair of Ugg suede bikers and a tan jodphur boot with low heel?

I wear my black AllSaints jacket all winter every winter, with everything. I don't think it's necessary to match jacket and boots.

I bought a khaki leather jacket to go with browns and it seemed great on paper but the reality was it all looked a bit sludgy.

What about grey ? Goes with blue and black denim .

For a spring and autumn non-leather I'd get a khaki jacket.

m.johnlewis.com/mint-velvet-patch-pocket-jacket/dark-green/p/3294182

I wear my black biker with any kind of footwear, from white trainers to burgundy Chelsea boots to tan knee highs. I doubt anybody else pays it any attention at all tbh.

I also wear my black Allsaints biker jacket with everything, and every colour. Black and navy can definitely be worn together. I think you should find one that you like and that suits you. I also always go with black for biker jackets, I have 4 and live in them.
For a coat, I would wait until the sales if you can, and go for navy.

Hmmm, I have a khaki jacket. But I find I'm swinging more towards blazers these days.

Thanks for all the thoughts ... I think I need to go and try the Jigsaw jacket on again but in bith navy and black. And then a visit to All Saints for a try on in there too given all the positive reviews.

Just one more question inspired by another leather jacket thread ... does the collar of your leather jacket get covered in make-up if it's one that you can wear turned up, ie the All Saints Bales? One of the Jigsaw jackets has a mandarin collar and whilst I thought it might be a bit breezy in the nexk region, there would be no chance of getting foundation on it.

The Joules replacement ... I'll work on! And winter coat in the sales is a great idea ... Black Friday isn't thst far away!!

It's sounds like you've got a fair bit of outerwear, I don't say that in a judgemental way, I've got a fair bit of outerwear myself. Assuming you have the space and no one is going to starve, I think you should buy the jacket you love, it won't go with everything, nothing ever does, that's why we have a fair bit out outerwear.

Jigsaw is dear so here's a good value coat to make you feel better about splashing out:

www.oliverbonas.com/ie/fashion/coat-odity-fit-and-flare-midi-53989?utm_campaign=149994_15.09.2017_BAU_Coats_IE&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotmailer&dm_i=49KZ,37QI,1M1H8L,CHRN,1#selection=color:Khaki__1548;size:12__365

Lol Silently, I guess I do. The leather jacket is a lust item whereas the other two are necessary updates. I do like that coat (thanks for the link) - there are a couple of classics which I look at year on year in Hobbs but usually boots or a bag take precedence .

Get the leather jacket!

I got a navy one from all saints last year. I wanted something other than black and I love it. I started a thread re can you wear black and navy together. Everyone said yes. And they were right. My navy leather goes well with everything.

Get the one you love from jigsaw!

Lovely, enabling post Zippy, thank,you!!! This is the Jigsaw jacket but there's also a plainer one without the quilting but I haven't tried it on. I'd love to get back and try on again and also go to All Saints for a browse before committing.

Reiss have some besutiful coats. This is gorgeous and they have a couple of lovely peacoats too.

Navy and black is fine together. Footwear does not need to match.

Oh yes and definitely get the leather jacket. It's a lovely thing to have, and so easy to wear.

I'm lusting after a red wool coat this year.

Have to try hard not to succumb.

Good luck on your search for the perfect pieces!

I would get the biker jacket. It's cool, goes with everything and you love it.

The Reiss coat is a lovely style but I think the colour is very impractical.

I've posted on the other 'help - I'm 50' thread, and have been very tempted by a leather jacket. I liked the Whistles one but the sleeves are very narrow and you couldn't wear more than a long sleeved t-shirt under it, which rather defeats the point in winter. Those Jigsaw ones you've linked to are lovely op - has got me thinking I should go and look at them. What are the sleeves like on them? Could you fit a jumper underneath, for example? I'm honestly not sure if black suits me - is the general view that a black leather jacket is one of those classic items that suits everyone?

No black doesn't necessarily suit everyone best. Some people are better off with a dark navy or grey - black can be a bit harsh against the face.

I've just bought a washed leather very dark green one which I'm looking forward to using this winter. I already have a very dark ink blue one (pretty much looks black), light blue, beige and a grey suede one. I'm looking to buy a burgundy one in the sales early next year. But if black looks good on you then black is probably the most useful for a first purchase.

Wiggle, yes a very impractical colour! Lovely though. IpThey do it in black too.

String, I only tried the one with the quilting on the sleeves. The jacket felt fitted but not tight and sleeves felt fine. Didn't have time to try a jumper underneath but fully intend to do so. Think it will be fine and shop assistant thought a 12 would be way too big if I sized up.

Holger, yours sounds lovely. Enjoy! Agree re black perhaps being a bit harsh on some - am itching to get back to city and try black and navy.