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It is exquisite. I can't help thinking it will have a brief time in the limelight and become quickly dated followed by a period when you wouldn't wear it all and, may even find it cringeworthy. Then, if you are lucky enough to afford this at a young age, there will be at least if not two more periods of time where, once again, it is 'right on baby' but when your grand children find it, in some old suitcase, they will reap its true cool (happiness) factor benefit. It's a Pay it Forward purchase.
I thought that about the blazer too, Alicat! An evil little part of me thought that maybe if the blazer doesn't work out... But Angie has decreed (and I reluctantly admit it's wise) a leather jacket moratorium for me.
I wonder if I'd get special dispensation if I sold an old one or two. I have a couple from my larger sized days that are not particularly special and they're not getting worn.
Well, my youth is um, relative, shall we say, since I'm pushing 50. When my "cool" clothes get passed along, they go to my nieces.
But honestly, I really don't need more of this type of thing in my wardrobe. Could it be I'm learning to admire things without having to own them? I'm working on it.
While I agree with Allison, it is currently a very trendy leather jacket. Put then I currently like that gradient look. Probably won't in five years. Or maybe even three.
OMG it comes in leather too! Wow, that is so similar to your blazer! Well if the blazer does work out (but I'm thinking it will look fab), then I think you HAVE to try this.
I have an "Imaginary Lifestyle" pin board. I pin things in this category, somehow putting it somewhere where I can go back and "own" it at least in a picture, makes me feel better.
I struggle more with things that really are suited to my lifestyle and within my budget, because I convince myself I really do need more than one green layering top for the winter.
I love ombre! Reminds me of a pair of teal ombre Kenneth Cole heels I bought in NYC on a trip. Finally admitted last year that they were for an imaginary lifestyle and sold at consignment.
Sometimes we can admire and move on
I can imagine this being so cool for the right person. To me it seems like it could be worn for a while because it's always going to look a little out there. (Sorry, not trying to encourage you!)
It is stunning, and there's a dipdye one in another color that I love. In fact, all the Muubaa jackets are gorgeous on there.... Ack! Can you do two blue leather jackets?
Beautiful jacket!
If I had a couple in my closet that I wasn't wearing I would consider selling them to fund a new be, but on-line purchasing of big-ticket items can be hit and miss too.
I think leather jackets are your statement pieces (like Liz & her jewels). So if you really love it & it fits I don't see a problem with upgrading - let go of the things you don't wear or love.
As far as the trendiness of it goes I think it would depend on the wearer - I think you could get a lot of wear out of it before you felt it was dated in any way.
If you are over it then please ignore the above but sometimes it isn't about trendiness or how many we have it's to do with pleasure & self-expression.
