What's a good jacket for a guy?

Mr.Nice Guy

I'm having trouble deciding what jacket to get as I need a new one with winter approaching but I'm oblivious to the latest trends. I'll be using it mainly for college. I want one that's black or maybe denim blue since other colours don't really suit me. I also don't want to be paying silly money for one, say €150+. (I'm a poor student, woe is me )

I've been to Unique but haven't seen anything that caught my eye. The ones I liked in Debenhams were too dear.

Anyone got any suggestions? Cheers.

masseyno9

H+M. Good selection, got a nice one there a while ago for €50.

howaya

dark navy classic peacoat at Topman: €95

take a look:

http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=17551&storeId=12555&categoryId=85959&parent_category_rn=38994&productId=403196&langId=-1

you can't go wrong with this item - warm, practical, frames the face, works well with jeans, cosy pockets, keen price.

As worn by another nice guy (RobertRedford) in classic 1970s thriller, 'Three Days of the Condor'

do it!

Mr.Nice Guy

Thanks for the help guys. I ended up going to H&M today and I bought a black coat very much like the one howaya posted. I fell in love with it as soon as I tried it on! My only concern is the size as I've lost a good bit of weight and if I put it back on then this coat won't be able to handle it.

I'm really happy with my choice though. It only cost €75 and it's very snug and warm as well as stylish. I like the high collar which I've never really had on a coat before. I also bought a grey scarf on Thursday and it goes with it very nicely.

I can't find a pic of the coat online but it is very much like Robert Redford's one in 'Three Days of the Condor'!

http://static.twoday.net/Feuilleton/images/condor.jpg

I'd advise any guys unsure of what coat to get for winter to pop into H&M and give it some thought.

red_ice

never buy a demin jacket. It goes with nothing other than an 80's haloween costume!

Dont worry about the latest trends, if you see something you like, go get it! ;D

Dave!

Shoulda went for the leather jacket option

They have a good selection in Unique

Mr.Nice Guy

DaveMcG wrote: »

Shoulda went for the leather jacket option

They have a good selection in Unique

Yeah that's true. I got a nice black one there a few years back and it's still going strong. They also have a good jeans selection. Picked some nice ones up this week.

Creamy Goodness

fair enough on the leather jacket option, but very hard to get the right one.

especially if you shop in un(unique)

ps. i can't read sarcasm well on the internet but i'm hoping you were being sarcastic Dave.

Wisesmurf

xnay on denim and leather!

A wool coat is where it's at IMO. Peter Werth are on the ball with regards to wool jackets. Penthouse in Jervis stock them.

I cant post images because their site is flash based.

But the site url is HERE

Look at their melton 4 pocket military & melton reefer. I have both and love them

They will be on the upper end of your budget but well worth it.

meanpeoplesuck

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Thanks for the help guys. I ended up going to H&M today and I bought a black coat very much like the one howaya posted. I fell in love with it as soon as I tried it on! My only concern is the size as I've lost a good bit of weight and if I put it back on then this coat won't be able to handle it.

I'm really happy with my choice though. It only cost €75 and it's very snug and warm as well as stylish. I like the high collar which I've never really had on a coat before. I also bought a grey scarf on Thursday and it goes with it very nicely.

I can't find a pic of the coat online but it is very much like Robert Redford's one in 'Three Days of the Condor'!

http://static.twoday.net/Feuilleton/images/condor.jpg

I'd advise any guys unsure of what coat to get for winter to pop into H&M and give it some thought.

Is it the H&M on Henry St that you went to? Or Dundrum? Because I heard Dundrum has a bigger mens section.