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#1 2008-11-03 12:14:20
- Marc Grayson
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Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
Have been wanting an orange down jacket after being inspired by one in Bean's catalog of a couple years back, although, I failed to move on it and now it's discontinued by Bean. Spotted a similar jacket offered by Eddie Bauer and now that I have it, am wondering if the color is too jarring. Your thoughts?
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#2 2008-11-03 12:57:44
- John Rotten
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
If you spend a lot of time stalking game in the Maine woods, I think it is perfectly acceptable..
Just kidding. I actually like it a lot. I have an olive colored zip up sweater that has a lining very similar in color to that coat, which is very easily visible when the sweater is not zipped up all the way. It is very loud and in your face, but then that's the overall aesthetic. I wouldn't hesitate to wear that example.
#3 2008-11-03 13:10:02
- Moose Maclennan
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
A good mood lifter for the bad weather. I like it.
#4 2008-11-03 14:11:43
- Marc Grayson
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
Damning with faint praise.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#5 2008-11-03 14:15:59
- Film Noir Buff
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
If orange looks good on you, I would get it, otherwise orange.
#6 2008-11-03 14:22:28
- formby
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
It's a nay from me Marc, sorry. But, if ya likes it, go for it....
"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin
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#7 2008-11-03 14:57:33
- Cheeky Monkey
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
reminiscent to my eye of 1970`s ski jackets - I like it -it`s got a real manly ruggedness to it.
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#8 2008-11-03 15:21:16
- formby
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin
Souvent me Souvient
#9 2008-11-03 15:32:56
- captainpreppy
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
I would only buy an orange garment for outdoor wear if it were legally mandated for the pursuit of game.
#10 2008-11-03 15:41:45
- Marc Grayson
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Re: Orange Down Jacket: Yeah Or Nay?
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde