Am I too picky....?

**Flavia** · 7th May 13, 10:01 PM

.... or does this look positively Alpine? (& No, I DON'T mean "MacAlpine")

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Contemporary...item2a2b9f16a3

Those buttons on the lapel make me think it should be worn over lederhosen!

**David Thorpe** · 7th May 13, 10:16 PM

I rather like it (it is nowhere near my size, so no worries about a bidding war

). To my eye, it appears more Victorian or Edwardian than Alpine.

**SadisticMedic** · 7th May 13, 11:18 PM

I'm not really flashy, and I have a problem with most PCs because they have chrome buttons. This particular one illustrates the point being so over the top. I feel like they should have antiqued buttons and feel that this would look really spiffy if they had used antiqued rather than chrome buttons.

Medic

**Chas** · 8th May 13, 02:49 AM

I feel a yodel coming on!

I do not like the buttons on the lapels - I don't like the lapels at all. I don't like that it has been paired with a 5 button waistcoat.

All that having been said, they do have some good stock in their shop and some good prices. So much of that horn-work must be unique.

I think they would be worth a look - apart from that jacket.

Regards

Chas

**WillowEstate** · 8th May 13, 03:10 AM

I don't care for it myself, I hate the buttons on the lapels and the waistcoat could usefully lose a couple. To me, it looks more like a sailor suit from HMS Pinafore (Gilbert and Sulivan light operetta). But as I've said before, each to his own...

**BCAC** · 8th May 13, 03:54 AM

I haven't yet been able to find much that is described as being "contemporary" that I like.

This jacket/waistcoat combo falls into that category. I don't like it.

**creagdhubh** · 8th May 13, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

I haven't yet been able to find much that is described as being "contemporary" that I like.

This jacket/waistcoat combo falls into that category. I don't like it.

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**thescot** · 8th May 13, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

I haven't yet been able to find much that is described as being "contemporary" that I like.

This jacket/waistcoat combo falls into that category. I don't like it.

+2

**JohntheBiker** · 8th May 13, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

I haven't yet been able to find much that is described as being "contemporary" that I like.

This jacket/waistcoat combo falls into that category. I don't like it.

+3

**Stan** · 8th May 13, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Flavia

.... or does this look positively Alpine? (& No, I DON'T mean "MacAlpine")

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Contemporary...item2a2b9f16a3

Those buttons on the lapel make me think it should be worn over lederhosen!

When I look at it I immediately think "Lord Nelson". That's my first reaction, so I guess (at least for me) it's a nautical look. Great if that's what your going for.

My taste lean more towards a more modern (evolving) look. I like a "classical" look, but for me, sometimes "classical" can seem kind of costume-ish. Not a bad deal, just not my deal.

That's my 2 Cents worth