new jacket...opinions?

[rondo]

As Promised here is my new jacket.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...achmentid=7537
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...achmentid=7541
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...achmentid=7540
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Corduroy with mandarin collar and black satin trim. What do you think? How formal/casual can it go? Does the cut work? Is the satin too formal to go with the corduroy? What if it were a different fabric? Black Barethea for a PC replacement? What about cotton or linen for a summer jacket? This jacket was made to measure at a cost of $120 US. I think I got a good deal. Took about a month from order to delivery. There are three inside pockets, two breast big enough for a wallet and a ticket pocket. Please give your honest opinions...my skin is thick.
Rondo

[knotty]

I like it. I would think corduroy gets classed near to tweed in this application. I think the satin does take it up a notch. Im not sure how I feel about it without the belt? Maybe because its an unusual cut, but not bad. There is no reason why one cant use cotton or linen for a summer jacket. Linen & cotton may not be strictly highland wear, but the Scots didnt live in Arizona either. At that price its a steal.

bottom line ... I like it Rondo
Craig

[rondo]

I hang my sporran from my kilt belt so no waistcoat for me. Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking forward to wearing it out tomorrow.
Rondo

[Muddy]

I like it Rondo. The color and corduroy for some reason sorta remind me of Liam Neesons Rob Roy coat a little.
I wonder if it might be nice with a bit of a "sporran cutaway" in the front? That's my only suggestion.
I like it.

[Bugbear]

Glad you got your jacket, rondo. Sounds interesting.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Honestly? I think two things would improve this jacket.
1. A more rounded shape to the bottom.
2. Do without the satin facings. To me the satin and corduroy just don't work well together. I would have either used only the corduroy cloth, or if you wanted any sort of contrasting facings used a brown leather.

But that's my taste, and you of course have the benefit of seeing the jacket in person and so have a better idea of how it really looks.

[SFCRick]

I think it looks like a German country jacket.

[artificer]

I think it looks like a German country jacket.

This was my first thought as well.

Honestly? I think two things would improve this jacket.
1. A more rounded shape to the bottom.
2. Do without the satin facings. To me the satin and corduroy just don't work well together. I would have either used only the corduroy cloth, or if you wanted any sort of contrasting facings used a brown leather.

But that's my taste, and you of course have the benefit of seeing the jacket in person and so have a better idea of how it really looks.

I don't necessarily think the bottom needs rounding (but I like Teutonic tailoring styles ) but I do agree that there is a disconnect between the black sating facing and the brown corduroy. It could just be the photographs but it
does appear to make a pretty severe contrast between a relatively formal fabric and the rather casual jacket body.

The fit looks good though.

[MacLowlife]

Thanks, Rondo,

Here is what I can't tell from photos: is the overall quality pretty good? Would you pay $120 for this jacket if you found it on a rack?

I am with Matt, I am not sure about the satin facings. Again, I can't tell, though. Some satin would look good, some would look overly dressy, and some would look cheesey. If the build quality is good and the fabrics are good, then the worst that can happen is it might look too dressy. If the materials or the build quality is/are disappointing, then it might require you to wear it with extreme confidence.

I say THANKS, though, because we are one step closer to knowing whether to do business with these people or not.

I am not sure, but I would guess that X Markers have tastes and budgets ranging from "$120 for a jacket!? I wear $25 jackets." to "120 for a jacket? Can't expect much quality at that low price." I do believe there are bargains out there and I think many of them come from sources like your vendor. Please give us your critical assessment.

[KenB]

I'm with Matt on this. However, I think that a mandarin collar isn't the best choice if the jacket and collar are to be left open. IMHO.