﻿The 5 Best Jackets For Spring [0:00:00]
Thomas: Winter is over, spring is here. Time to get rid of that
winter coat and put on something lighter. Thomas with Real Men Real Style here. And
in today’s video, I’m going to cover the five jackets every man needs for spring.
First stop, let’s start with the field jacket. This style of jacket has its origins in military
history with the most popular version being the M65 field jacket made during the Vietnam War.
The fit on this jacket shouldn’t be too tight. You should have room to layer some clothing
underneath. This is a mid length jacket, so it should be long enough to cover your rear end.
You’ll typically see four front pockets, two on the chest and two on the waist.
You’ll see field jackets with different closure types, which includes buttons,
zippers, and snaps. This particular jacket has a unique feature, which is a double zipper,
so not only can you zip it up, but you can use the second zipper to open up the bottom of it.
This is great if you’re bending down or sitting as it gives you better range of
motion without fully unzipping the jacket. The neck of this jacket completely closes
up and it has a buckle and strap, so it can be securely fastened.
This is great for keeping out wind and rain. They’re typically going to be made from the robust
cotton or nylon. You may also see them on the wax coating to keep out moisture. Whether you’re in
the city or in the country, it’s hard to beat a good field jacket on those wet spring days.
Next stop, the leather café racer. It’s a sleek minimalist design that is very flattering if you
have a thin or fit body type. The jacket should fit close to the sleeves and torso and should
end right at the bottom of your beltline. It will have two waist pockets with either
no chest pockets or a single zipper chest pocket on the left side.
A traditional café racer will also have a neck closure with a snap, but this custom
leather jacket has a mock neck style instead. This style of jacket looks really great in a
lightweight sleek leather like lambskin. For this particular jacket, I went with
goatskin. It’s lightweight and flexible like lambskin, but it’s got a great pebble texture,
which gives it a rugged look. Nothing says badass like a
great leather jacket, but I love how understated the café racer is compared
to flashier styles like the double rider. Next stop, let’s talk about the denim jacket.
Also known as the trucker jacket, this style was first introduced by Levi’s in 1962 and has
been a classic ever since. This is a close fitting jacket that will end right below the beltline.
You’re going to see two chest pockets with flaps. It’s going to fasten with metal buttons
known as donut buttons because of the hole found in the center.
It’s going to have a turn down collar, which you can either leave down or pop up
depending on the weather or how flashy you want to be. You’re also going to see side tabs on the
jacket along the waistline. This will allow you to tighten or loosen the waist for a better fit.
And just like on your jeans, the denim jacket is going to have gold contrasting thread.
This is a very relaxed casual jacket that you can’t go wrong with on the weekends.
Jacket number four is going to be the Harrington. First made in Britain in the 1930s, the Harrington
became famous in the 1950s and 60s. They were worn by actors like James Dean and Steve McQueen.
This is a soft shell jacket usually made from a cotton or nylon. The jacket will end right
below the waistline, but typically fits a little bit looser in the waist and sleeves.
Now, the version I have is a modern take on the style, so it’s got a little bit closer of a fit
and they changed up a few style details. For example, it has the two waist pockets
you see on the classic Harrington, but the traditional version will have slightly flap
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jacket is the button tab on the collar. A traditional Harrington will have two buttons,
but my jacket just has the one. Something you’ll see in classic
Harringtons is also the unique lining. They’ll typically have a bright tartan pattern. Overall,
this is a very versatile jacket and it looks great with anything from weekend wear
all the way up to business casual. Next stop is the bomber jacket.
This jacket age all the way back to World War II. Originally being made as a leather flight jacket
for pilots. Modern versions often made from a lightweight cotton or nylon instead of leather.
This jacket is going to have elastic around the waistband and the cuffs.
Historically, the fit of this jacket was on the looser side, but your modern versions
are going to tend to be a little bit slimmer. The jacket should end right at the bottom of your
beltline. The design is simple and straightforward with two side pockets at the midsection.
Most of the original bomber jackets have a turn down collar, but these days the most
common style is often a low cut standing collar that tapers down from the back into
the front. This is very relaxed low key style of jacket and looks great with casual clothing
like a t-shirt and jeans or as leisure wear. So, guys, which style is your favorite for
spring time? Let me know in the comments below. So, you know the styles of lightweight jacket you
need to own, but are you killing your style by wearing a jacket that doesn’t fit you?
Check out this video, gents, where I’m going to show you exactly how your jacket should fit.
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