Pseudo Military Jackets: Do you like any of these?

JAileen

I have these three green pseudo military jackets. Do you like any of them? The first is Amber Sun, the second one is Jones New York Sport, and the third one is Eddie Bauer. Sorry the pictures aren't brighter.

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8 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from El Cee

Angie

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From what I can see, I like #1 best by far. Looks like a great fit.

8 years ago

jill58

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The Eddie Bauer jacket looks very much like an older longer version I have that I wear all the time....so I'm voting for that one. I like the look on you too.

8 years ago

El Cee

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Agree with Angie -- #1 is fabulous on you. Terrific fit, shape and color.

8 years ago

JAileen

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Angie and El Cee, thanks. #1 has the most interesting color and cut, with sort of a peplum in the back.

Jill, thanks. I wear the EB one hiking and dog walking.

No love for #2? I was afraid it was kind of outdated..

8 years ago

El Cee

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Jaileen… I think what I find less appealing about #2 is the boxier cut. You look so fab in #1 with its gently curved waistline… and yes, peplum-like back. #3 also looks good as it has a cinched waist. (I have a similar jacket from Old Navy and get a lot of casual wear out of it.)

8 years ago

jill58

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JAileen, I wear mine for exactly that kind of activity.

8 years ago

JAileen

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El Cee, you're absolutely right. In fact, if I'm not layering under the Eddie Bauer, I cinch it up even more.

Jill, it's a great jacket isn't it?

8 years ago

Greenjeans

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I like the color on #2. Very much. Like others have said, #1 is excellent.

8 years ago

carter

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I like 1 and 3! 2 is fine, but the other two are much better.

8 years ago

JAileen

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Laura, Carter, you two, like the others, can see what I couldn't see : #2 is not flattering! Thanks for your input.

8 years ago

shedev

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I also like 1 and 3.

8 years ago

texstyle

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8 years ago

Runcarla

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#3 for the cinched in waist. Mine (similar) gets a lot of love on the weekends...

8 years ago

JAileen

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Shedev, texstyle, Runcarla, thanks. I think 1 is for an event, and 3 is for dog walking. 2 is for donation, I guess!

8 years ago

goldenpig

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#1 is nice for a dressy look but I'm partial to #3, it just looks a little more easygoing and great for casual weekends. #2 is OK but the color is a little light for my taste.

8 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I like the first one best

8 years ago

JAileen

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Goldenpig, Ummlila, thanks for your opinions. When I saw 3 in the pictures, it looked kind of rumpled and definitely casual - going grocery shopping or hiking, etc. #1 looks a little more sleek, maybe for going out to lunch or church. Until now I liked 2 except for the lightness. I even considered dyeing it, but it is a cotton blend so I don't know how that would work out. Now I can see it is boxy. Everyone could see it except for me.

8 years ago

Brooklyn

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I like them all. I have a soft spot for this look. No 1 is definitely the best. It is also the most dressy. No 2 and 3 would be good for casual wear. No 3 looks roomy enough to layer under in cold weather. No 2 looks like it would be better as a light topper for summer.

8 years ago

JAileen

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Brooklyn, thanks. I love these kind of jackets, too. I think they just fit my style. You nailed it though - 1 is dressier, the others more casual. BTW, I didn't style them or anything, I wanted to see what people thought about fit and whether they were dated or not. Three might be excessive. Actually I have another green jacket, but it's more gear.

8 years ago

Aida

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I like #1! #3 is close; I think it needs to be just a little longer so it's got a more "easy anorak" vibe.

8 years ago

Bonnie

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I picked #1 before I read the responses. I like the color and the way it drapes. #3 looks like a good dog walking jacket.

8 years ago

JAileen

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Aida, Bonnie, thanks for your opinions. 3 is indeed a dog walking jacket!

8 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like 1 and 3 also; 1 for indoors (as well as outdoors on a warm day) and 2 as an outdoor jacket. (It doesn't look quite sleek enough to wear as an indoor blazer-substitute, to me.) I quite like the color of 2, but I prefer the style and fit of the others.

8 years ago

Ledonna N.

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1 please. I love the collar so flattering

8 years ago

viva

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1 and 3 are my faves -- 1 for dressier/sleeker and 3 for a more casual/earthy vibe.

8 years ago

RobinF

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3 then 1 then 2. I was actually a little torn between 3 and 1. And 2 isn't terrible, it just isn't as nice on you as the others.

8 years ago

JAileen

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Thanks Firecracker, Ledonna, Viva, Robin. It's interesting that pretty much everyone likes 1 and 3, and 2 not so much. 2's fabric is really nice - very smooth with a slight stretch. Also I like the pockets. The picture of me in it? Not as much. 1 and 3 are really not interchangeable. 3 is for being outdoors with dogs. 1 is for lunch with friends.

8 years ago

El Cee

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Jaileen -- As there are features you clearly like about #2 (fabrication, pockets), would it be worth having it tailored (I am thinking, from the back) to nip in the waste a bit?

8 years ago

JAileen

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El Cee, I hadn't thought about that. I'll look into it. Thanks!

8 years ago

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