Spring and summer boating type striped blazer to make me stand out from the riff raff...help me decide

[Accy cyclist]

Safari Jackets are back in? Oh dear. I remember as a kid we were in a scout hut and one of the mail order catalogues, you know the ones that were fashionable back in the 70s and 80s. This had lurked in a dark corner for years, it was from the 70s and featured, after we had looked at the women's underwear section (come on, what you you expect from 15 year old boys?) safari suits and flares. The men wearing them looked incredibly camp, we were howling with laughter.

I don't know what makes you think they were 'incredibly camp',in those days.🤔

 

[tyred]

To think that people moan about the clothes worn by today's youth!

 

[Accy cyclist]

To think that people moan about the clothes worn by today's youth!

Yeah,but at least they had colour in those days. It's all black and grey these days!!🧐

I had similar to these 'star jumpers' in my teens.

See what you missed out on!!!!

 

[battered]

I don't know what makes you think they were 'incredibly camp',in those days.🤔

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Is the lower one a set from Blake's 7? I especially like the peeling ceiling tile. They really pushed the boat out on that shoot.

 

[postman]

Monocle yes, but tweeds are a no no, this is the look you should be going for.

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I have been watching Half hot mum on youtube,he was buried with that hat,tell you what though he was one hell of a singer.There is a couple of videos of him selling cds in shopping centres,and one in New Zealand,he looked pitiful.He was very sour about AHHM not being repeated due to pc problems.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I ordered this last night. Gold/mustard is 'in' at the moment.

https://www.cordings.co.uk/gold-collared-velvet-waistcoat.html

 

[Accy cyclist]

I toyed with the idea of buying this cord' jacket,but £425 is a lot for a jacket and i've only worn my new stripey blazer once or twice due to the crap weather we've had since i bought it.

https://www.cordings.co.uk/navy-ripley-cord-jacket.html

Plus,those elbow patches are maybe a bit teacher looking(ish).🤔

 

[Accy cyclist]

My waistcoat arrived yesterday. It's a good fit and a very thick velvet. Maybe too warm for summer,even without a jacket,but we have crap summers,so i suppose i'll get to wear it quite often!

 

[Accy cyclist]

I bought this velvet jacket in March last year,just before the first lockdown. A late midlife crisis buy maybe? Closing the pubs meant i hardly wore it and now now that i'm 60 and a half i think i'm too old for it.🤔

It looks better when it's on as it's fitted, which doesn't show so much in my photos.

 

[PaulSB]

@Accy cyclist I haven't followed this thread so don't know if you found a jacket or not.

I was in Boundary Mill on Wednesday which is only 15-20 minutes from you. They have plenty in stock.

 

[Accy cyclist]

@Accy cyclist I haven't followed this thread so don't know if you found a jacket or not.

I was in Boundary Mill on Wednesday which is only 15-20 minutes from you. They have plenty in stock.

I bought one a month or so ago,but thanks anyway!

 

[Accy cyclist]

The power of advertising eh!
I've just seen this pop up advert for this shirt. I'm tempted,seeing as there's 61% off the price! 🤔

https://www.gutteridge.com/en_GB/sa...MI9ouxjLmF8QIVhBIbCh2tBQyyEAEYASAFEgK-1vD_BwE

 

[Accy cyclist]

I also have my eye on this summer cap.

https://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/city-sport-microherringbone-cottonlinen-flat-cap-beige-beige/

 

[T4tomo]

The power of advertising eh!
I've just seen this pop up advert for this shirt. I'm tempted,seeing as there's 61% off the price! 🤔

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https://www.gutteridge.com/en_GB/sa...MI9ouxjLmF8QIVhBIbCh2tBQyyEAEYASAFEgK-1vD_BwE

100% Lino? could be a bit cold and scratchy

 

[Accy cyclist]

100% Lino? could be a bit cold and scratchy

Yeah,i noticed that.