After this discussion I got out my Schott A2 and decided on giving it an airing today when we headed out for Sunday lunch  with friends. i wore the brown jacket with green O’Connell’s cords, a maroon graph check LL Bean flap pocket button down, grey tweed Stetson newsboy and Asics Gel Lyte retro trainers. I did not feel like a superannuated rock and roller or Springsteen wannabe. No one appeared to point or snigger when I entered the pub and I received only favourable comment from our chums. My biggest fan Mrs W delivered unequivocal praise for the outfit, so the leather jacket lives on in my wardrobe..

I need a missus like Woofs. Mine is my number one critic but I do get the odd compliment. Usually however she looks me up and down and gives a slight shake of the head and suggests a wardrobe change. We both used to run in ASICS Gel Lyte in the 90s so I couldn't get away with wearing the trainer's for a Sunday lunch meet up. Fair play