new jacket...opinions?

[rondo]

Okay, I've lived with it for a few days and here is what I think:
1. It won't dress up to black tie standards [black corduroy might but not the brown]
2. It works well for less formal evening wear.
3. It can be worn during the day but is probably too formal for casual day wear [but I'm going to wear it anyway]
4. Seems odd the folks that thought it looked German...its definitely Mandarin/Nehru [to my eye]

The look has grown on me...I feel quite comfortable in the jacket and confidence is key, I think. So, for the time being this is my look...love it? hate it? its all cool as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate all the replies.
Rondo

[CMcG]

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4. Seems odd the folks that thought it looked German...its definitely Mandarin/Nehru [to my eye]

To my eye what makes it look more German than Asian are the brown material, and the facings in a contrasting colour. Do a Google search for "trachten jacket" and you'll see what I mean, but here is an image and a link of what your jacket makes me think of:

http://www.country-online.com/produc...07/language/en


It's hard to explain why a Mandarin/Nehru is different... either way, your jacket is really snazzy and unique. It isn't a trachten jacket, maybe just resembles one