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Yes it's that time of year again. It's pretty cold- even by my blood-thinner and fat induced warmth. I need an outer layer, something to keep the heat in.
1. This jacket need not be at the cutting edge of fashion, but I don't want to be wearing a Gore-Tex rain parka at the same time, either. If it would look good with a rugby or polo shirt and jeans, its fine.
2. No North Face.
3. No cordouroy or suede, or any material that picks up and clings to dirt and dust very well. Cotton, wool, canvas, poly, leather- those type of clean-staying materials.
4. Fully open front is a definant plus, though not a necessity. Not really any preference between buttons and zippers, although buttons are preferable if the jacket is cotton.
5. Not full white color- or pink, or any other ridiculous, flamboyant, stand out in the crowd color.
6. More pockets=happier Preston. Needs, abssolutely needs, pockets near the bottom, where you can stuff your hands.
7. Not to warm- but not just a fashion accesory. I need this jacket to be warm (and preferably cozy [am I gay for saying that]) but not hot, so I don't want to wear it.
8. Not heavy. This rules out most leather jackets- they sit on my shoulders like a load of bricks.
9. Inexpensive is better, but not at the price of quality.
10. Being able to quickly see my watch would be nice- no buckles, seals, etc to get through.
But here is the catcher- the jacket must be 2XL- T. Yes, I need a big, but more importantly, tall, jacket.
1. This jacket need not be at the cutting edge of fashion, but I don't want to be wearing a Gore-Tex rain parka at the same time, either. If it would look good with a rugby or polo shirt and jeans, its fine.
2. No North Face.
3. No cordouroy or suede, or any material that picks up and clings to dirt and dust very well. Cotton, wool, canvas, poly, leather- those type of clean-staying materials.
4. Fully open front is a definant plus, though not a necessity. Not really any preference between buttons and zippers, although buttons are preferable if the jacket is cotton.
5. Not full white color- or pink, or any other ridiculous, flamboyant, stand out in the crowd color.
6. More pockets=happier Preston. Needs, abssolutely needs, pockets near the bottom, where you can stuff your hands.
7. Not to warm- but not just a fashion accesory. I need this jacket to be warm (and preferably cozy [am I gay for saying that]) but not hot, so I don't want to wear it.
8. Not heavy. This rules out most leather jackets- they sit on my shoulders like a load of bricks.
9. Inexpensive is better, but not at the price of quality.
10. Being able to quickly see my watch would be nice- no buckles, seals, etc to get through.
But here is the catcher- the jacket must be 2XL- T. Yes, I need a big, but more importantly, tall, jacket.
