Help deciding on Denim Jacket for man?

blinkwink

Have my eye on two jackets from River Island but can't decide. Also, is this type of jacket seen as fashionable on men?

http://eu.riverisland.com/men/coats--jackets/jackets/black-washed-borg-lined-denim-jacket-299392

http://eu.riverisland.com/men/coats--jackets/jackets/stonewash-borg-collar-denim-jacket-295240

I'm a novice when it comes to fashion, so all opinions are welcome! Thanks.

Nekarsulm

Very fashionable.
.........If he's auditioning for a remake of "The Snapper" or "Bread"

Jack the Stripper

Lol good one Nekarsulm.

blinkwink

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Very fashionable.
.........If he's auditioning for a remake of "The Snapper" or "Bread"

I'm very bad at reading people, so I'm gonna assume it's a bad choice, or are you just yanking my chain?

dee_mc

I don't think they're fashionable and I don't think they're stylish or attractive either.
The fluffy collar thing limits you to only wearing it in winter too imo.

Nekarsulm

blinkwink wrote: »

I'm very bad at reading people, so I'm gonna assume it's a bad choice, or are you just yanking my chain?

Ah, a bit of both, I suppose!
I hate them with a passion. Nothing says mid 80's Scouser dole hound like those jackets. (Except, possibly, a lilac shell suit)

whiskeyman

I saw a very bearded gent wearing something like this over his work shirt / slacks yesterday.
I presume it's another standard hipster piece?

Personally I really don't like them or find then nice in anyway.
But I'm old now so have no idea!

baby and crumble

Shearling collars were big in the style blogs over the winter- not sure how much use you'll get out of them with the weather getting better.

TBH if you want a denim jacket (and they can look GREAT) then stick with a dark wash, Levis bog standard edition. You candress it up or down, it'll be far more versatile.

eviltimeban

Slightly OT, I'd really like to get a vintage / slim fit dark denim jacket, but my problem is I never wear anything other than jeans. And I don't want to go the whole "denim tuxedo" look. I know I could probably get some chinos but I've never been in love with them, especially slim ones, which just look weird on me. Is there any way around the double denim thing?

OT the jackets are OK, they are a bit hipster-y. The first one is probably nicer, but coming into the summer it wouldn't be the best option. You could probably pick up 2nd hand regular denim jacket easily enough.

baby and crumble

eviltimeban wrote: »

Slightly OT, I'd really like to get a vintage / slim fit dark denim jacket, but my problem is I never wear anything other than jeans. And I don't want to go the whole "denim tuxedo" look. I know I could probably get some chinos but I've never been in love with them, especially slim ones, which just look weird on me. Is there any way around the double denim thing?

The key to pulling that off I reckon is keeping the washes different. SO if your jeans are dark wash, then maybe go for a lighter wash jacket, and vice versa. A black jacket could look cool, maybe?

I also think that wool trousers look AWESOME with a denim jacket, especially the type of wool trousers that are cut like jeans.

pauliebdub

They're both horrible and a trend that should be left in the 90s.

blinkwink

Hey everyone, I've been very busy lately and just wanted to tell you that I got the black jacket, I just couldn't resist. Thanks for the responses though.