Coat for cool nights

[thmage]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a jacket (more of a coat than a blazer) for chilly days or nights. I'm a college student in LA, so the standard style is pretty casual, but I want to move past the standard hooded sweatshirt. In my search for a jacket, I've found most things online are geared toward colder climates. I mostly need something to keep me warm at mid-40s or higher. Preferably it would be something that can be used with anything from a t-shirt (though I'm also trying to cycle those out of my wardrobe) to a dress shirt and/or sweater.

I'm about 5'9", 140lb. I wear a 30 waist, 15.5" neck, 34" arms, so I'm looking for something pretty slim.

Also, my budget is around $70. I'd be willing to go a little higher if there's an item of superior quality, but I'd rather stick to under that if possible. (Unfortunately, I'm on a no-charge lent with the exception of this jacket that is a necessity)


Right now, I'm looking at http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kaun-hoo...rigin=category but I was afraid of the lack of reviews. Does anyone have experience with this item or even the brand? I was thinking of the black.

If you have other suggestions or places to look at my price range, I would be very thankful.


Thanks,

Thomas

[nicholascrawford]

Hi Thomas. Do you have something already for rainy days? If not, a shell might be better than a fleece. It would resist wind and rain and provide a little insulation.


I'm personally not a fan, but I know many here favor quilted jackets too.


My go-to options are a softshell jacket I picked up in Australia this past summer on clearance from Kathmandu in burgundy: http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/Mens/Jackets_&_Vests/Softshell/12361/Granity_Jacket_v4_Men.html


The other is my Old Navy wool blend coat that's waist length and fine for a top layer when I'm not dressed up. It's usually around $60, but it's out of season for it.

[CJJ]

@ thmage, I assume by LA you mean Los Angeles and not Louisana. I'm in San Diego, so I get the SoCal weather factor. I suggest checking out Harrington Jackets. Like this one:


http://stylegirlfriend.com/wp-conten...9mu1o1_500.jpg


Check this one out on Ebay (from your measurments I assumed you were a medium)


http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEN-SHERMAN-HARRINGTON-LONDON-BLACK-JACKET-MEDIUM-/330699652257?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item4cff3 c3ca1#ht_2941wt_1018


I have one I bought a couple of years ago from the Gap, very versatile, in fact a wore mine this evening to the beach.

[thmage]

@nicholas, Yes, I do have something for the occasional rain. I don't really like wearing it, but the rain is sparse enough that it'll work on those occasions.

I'm not really a fan of the quilted jackets either.


@CJJ, thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I meant Los Angeles. While the description for the one you linked says Cotton, it looks almost like polyester outside, do you know if that's the case?

[CJJ]

I scoped out the jacket I referred on other websites and they all say 100% cotton.

[jason_carreira]

A Harrington from eBay was going to be my suggestion too

[jicarv]

Some good suggestions here: http://threads.dappered.com/topic/sp...ecommendations

[MattC]

If you could find one of these on eBay then they seem perfect

http://www.baracuta-g9.com/jackets-a...051235523265/f

[cigarsmoker]

I'm a big fan of this jacket. Relatively slim fitting for LL. Bean (jacket was originally from the Signature line) and very well made. A few dollars more than $70, but worth it.


http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73622...=Bright%20Navy

[jason_carreira]

Yeah, that LL Bean is also a Harrington, so I think we're all thinking along the same lines.

[zerostyle]

Just saw this in a JCrew email:


http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~72390/72390.jsp


Looks pretty nice, but pricey @ $138. Can probably be had for $100 or so with a coupon eventually.

[CJJ]

Here is another one I found on Ebay, lots of size and a few colors:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Relco-HA...item4ab40f0940

[ChrisW]

There's a lot of Harrington love around here these days. I wore mine a lot this weekend. Harringtons FTW.

[thmage]

I really like that LL Bean one (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73622...=Bright%20Navy).

Can't decide on the color. I'm thinking Khaki, but the Soapstone might be a good choice too. Any opinions?

[cigarsmoker]

I got the soapstone and like it a lot, but I can't wear a white shirt with it without looking like the top half of a milkman. Figure out what kind of shirts and sweaters you might wear with the jacket and go from there.