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Which jacket should I buy?

27 replies

CockleburIck · 10/05/2022 17:48

I'm going to buy a new (to me) tan suede jacket, but not sure which one. I'll wear it with... well, everything really: have a couple of 70s retro dresses, but also will wear with jeans. Have some vintage tan boots.

Should I get:
• smart blazer style (jacket 1) or
• biker style (jacket 2)?

I'm 53 and chubby, if that makes a difference.

Thanks 🙂

Which jacket should I buy?
Which jacket should I buy?
OP posts:
CambsAlways · 10/05/2022 17:49

First one

Fernsinthegarden · 10/05/2022 17:51

Biker jacket

MayBeee · 10/05/2022 17:55

The biker jacket looks like it has been folded and stored for a long while. I wonder if the lapel on the right of the photo would unscrunch ?

scruffanddodge · 10/05/2022 18:00

Possibly the biker. The first one is horrible and quite dated looking.

Nopeihavenoidea · 10/05/2022 18:02

Biker

Greatoutdoors · 10/05/2022 18:03

Biker

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CockleburIck · 10/05/2022 18:05

Ah, looks like we have a leader!

Yes, I think I could smooth it out, @MayBeee 🙂

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MissBridgetJones · 10/05/2022 18:10

Biker 100%

Purplecatshopaholic · 10/05/2022 18:17

Defo biker one. Classic shape and style.

VintageGibbon · 10/05/2022 18:18

Biker. The other one looks too boxy.

MayBeee · 10/05/2022 18:29

I've heard putting it in a steamy room helps .

LightSpeeds · 10/05/2022 18:30

Biker

AmbushedByCake1 · 10/05/2022 18:32

Biker. First one is dated

DramaAlpaca · 10/05/2022 18:34

The biker. Definitely not the first one.

CottonSock · 10/05/2022 18:35

Is the second one mint velvet?
I just made a purchase of this which is the most expensive item I've ever bought and it's so nice.

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/products/tan-casual-leather-jacket

Raera · 10/05/2022 18:37

I like the biker, but I too am chubby and so the first one would suit my body shape better than the biker

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CockleburIck · 10/05/2022 18:39

Fantastic! I thought I'd be encouraged to stay smartish! Biker all the way.

Alas, no @CottonSock I couldn't afford that...even 2nd hand! It's gorgeous though!

Thanks everyone.

OP posts:
olympicsrock · 10/05/2022 18:41

Also a vote for biker

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CockleburIck · 10/05/2022 18:43

@Raera are you being extremely diplomatic there? I don't mind if so. 😂🤣

This shape has worked for me in the past... I'm a robustly shouldered pear!

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mycatallowsmetolivehere · 10/05/2022 18:47

I disagree @Raera I think a curvy lady would suit the biker jacket far better ! Rock those curves ladies !

Def no 2

MissPocket · 10/05/2022 18:51

Jacket 2 is great!

cowsaysmoo · 10/05/2022 18:52

Biker 👍

Mimijamroll · 10/05/2022 18:56

I would get the blazer (am same age and also chubby)

Minimalme · 10/05/2022 19:23

I think you won't know until you get them on op.

I have bought many second hand clothes and some have been awesome, others an expensive catastrophe!

That said, I do think the first jacket is for tall people but prefer the second one.

luckylavender · 10/05/2022 19:30

Biker. The other one is really dated.