Introduction and advice needed
John Adam Bryce
Posts: 10MI6 Agent
Hi All,
I've only recently discovered AJB but it's quickly absorbing my time!
I am in need of some advice. I'm trying to build up my casual wardrobe and can't decide on my next jacket purchase while I source out some blue polos, etc. I currently own the Royale peacoat and a Barbour Commander. I have cheap alternatives to the Islay boots (thanks to Iconic Alternatives) and tan/stone chinos and jeans as well as some darker, nubuck chukkas.
I feel like I have a decent base to build on but am looking for a jacket that is more casual than the peacoat and more versatile than the Barbour. I am looking at the Y-3 and Harrington (probably also from Royale to keep cost down). My dilemma is waiting for the next Harrington run or ordering the Y-3 now. For the members who own these, which do you get more use out of/find yourself wearing more often? Do you find that the black vs. blue makes a difference in versatility? I'm also really drawn to the Morocco suede jacket, but going off of the practicality/versatility priority, that makes me leery. That and the mixed results from others ordering replicas. It's damned good-looking, though!
For reference, I'm 6'2" with a 42" chest, 34" waist and the larges in the peacoat and Barbour fit perfectly.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!
I've only recently discovered AJB but it's quickly absorbing my time!
I am in need of some advice. I'm trying to build up my casual wardrobe and can't decide on my next jacket purchase while I source out some blue polos, etc. I currently own the Royale peacoat and a Barbour Commander. I have cheap alternatives to the Islay boots (thanks to Iconic Alternatives) and tan/stone chinos and jeans as well as some darker, nubuck chukkas.
I feel like I have a decent base to build on but am looking for a jacket that is more casual than the peacoat and more versatile than the Barbour. I am looking at the Y-3 and Harrington (probably also from Royale to keep cost down). My dilemma is waiting for the next Harrington run or ordering the Y-3 now. For the members who own these, which do you get more use out of/find yourself wearing more often? Do you find that the black vs. blue makes a difference in versatility? I'm also really drawn to the Morocco suede jacket, but going off of the practicality/versatility priority, that makes me leery. That and the mixed results from others ordering replicas. It's damned good-looking, though!
For reference, I'm 6'2" with a 42" chest, 34" waist and the larges in the peacoat and Barbour fit perfectly.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!
Comments
I ask because how practical any choice is will have more to do really with climate than anything else.
I'd love to have any number of the jackets/coats discussed on AJB but living in California there's just no reason to own them other than purely as a collectible.
I'm in New England so jacket weather isn't a problem. I could wear a light jacket into June here.
That must have been a bit awkward for you but it just shows that Daniel Love makes an awesome jacket!
Unfortunately i don't own any of Daniel's jackets BUT i am anxiously waiting for the new Harrington to come out so i can order one! Why not get the QOS Haiti jacket now, see if you like it and once the Harrington becomes available get that as well? I mean either way you go you're getting a great jacket but my choice is definitely the Harrington!
I'd love both. Maybe I'll just keep trawling for used ones so I can afford the two of them.
If I were you I would go for the Harrington and then source a budget Y3 alternative, there are a few about for as little as $20.
Not to mention watches, shoes, and cardigans too!!
Good luck! :007)
I'm also an avid cyclist/triathlete and the running joke on those forums is that the correct number of bikes to own is n-1, where n=the number of bikes you own that your significant other leaves you over!
I am seeing some parallels here.
Don't forget sunglasses!
John when Uncle27 mentions Mantis and his The Bond Experience Vlogs he is not kidding and i've been following him since he was doing the video podcasts for jamesbondlifestyle which was years ago. Speaking for myself i know my Billy Reid Peacoat purchase was because of his review and I liked the peacoat so much that i bought another one! Since then i've purchased more pieces from Billy Reid and again its because of Mantis and his reviews. I've been extremely fortunate to acquire other items and hopefully with time you can do the same!