(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best outwear jackets & coats for men

Pants stick out the most to me.

IMO black jeans are some of the most versatile pants you can get.

I'd get a pair of those. I personally love these, but if that's too skinny/too much, I've heard great things about Levi's 511.

Next, like a lot of other people have said, a minimal white sneaker is king. For your price point, look in to Van's Sk8 Hi for a really casual/skater look, Stan Smith's in White/Blue for a more simple look (reading back over this, I realized you were in Italy - Stan Smiths are so fucking popular it's ridiculous. As are the Adidas Gazelles. Not bad options if you want to fit in, but keep in mind you'll be wearing what everyone else is wearing). Honorable mentions are the Converse Chuck Taylor II Highs and Lows. These might be hard to find on amazon.it but make sure you're getting the Converse Chuck Taylor II - they updated the sole and it's one of the most comfortable sneakers you can get. Durable and iconic as well.

You said you're in Italy, so I reckon you're not -too- worried about heavy outerwear.

Honestly, I'd skimp on the watch if I were you - it's an accessory and IMO not nearly as important as the other staples. If you do get a watch, Timex watches are fairly popular among MFA users and pretty cheap on amazon.

Polo 3 isn't actually that large. Nor is 5. Orange is a hard color to pull off though, so I'd personally avoid wearing that.

Lots of Americans dislike polos but I spent this summer in Italy and polos were super popular so just keep doing that I guess.

I will say, all of your shirts are wrinkled. Like straight up all of them. After taking your clothes out of the dryer, hang them up. Maybe buy some hangers if you don't currently own any. Hanging them up cuts the wrinkles down so much.

If the product is available in Italy, these Gildan shirts are great quality for the money. They're not amazing but you get a lot of options. There are several options there for different packages, but I'd stick to toned down options. When most people start caring about how they dress, they don't really know how to incorporate/coordinate color properly. Low-saturation is easy to coordinate. Black/blue/greys/whites/earthtones. For example, there's a deal going on for people in the U.S. right now to mix and match tops. You can see it here. I think these outfits are done really well overall, but as you can see the colors are really muted.

A large part of looking good is in the hair - your hair in the last 2 pictures looks super good. If you need product to do that, I'd use part of the $500 to get that. Keep that shit up.

Also look into cologne - Amazon is a pretty decent place to get them. I personally love Bvlgari Man Extreme and I get it through Amazon. Consider stopping by a Sephora or something and testing out colognes to find one you like - you can typically find it on Amazon for about $60 for 3 Oz.

I'd also stay away from V-necks as much as possible. Might just be me, but I really hate them.

I'd also consider no-show socks. I realize you're in Milan, so if you want to go all in on the Milan look, I'd suggest the following:

Simple, well-fitting shirts.
Black skinny jeans, pinrolled.
White sneakers - Stan Smiths and Superstars are ubiquitous in Milan.
No-show socks.

Your one suit is great. Make sure you have a dress belt that matches the shoes you wear with your suit. A suit without a belt is hard to pull off.

When shopping on amazon - be sure to avoid shit like this. Cheap, chinese made, won't look anything like the product pictures. This sums it up pretty well. Buy stuff from brands you've heard of - you've heard of them for a reason. That being said, only buy shoes from shoe companies and clothes from clothes companies. Tommy Hillfiger and Calvin Klein and the like make decent clothes but terrible, terrible shoes.

I looked through jackets on amazon.it and this was the best I could come up with - not cheap by any means, but it'll be good quality and bombers are super ubiquitous, esp in Milan. Unfortunately, it's still about $90 but jackets get expensive quickly. It would be smart to get a simple sweatshirt or hoodie. This can be layered under the bomber for a cold night. I'd stray away from a zip up hoodie, as your bomber already has the edit zipper***.

I also just remembered that Cheap Monday is super popular in Europe - This is a great option. Low vans are also good shoes to consider.

That's uhhh... all that comes to mind. It's super disorganized and I threw a lot at ya so have fun with that. Super jealous that you get to go to school in Milan. Have tons of fun dude.

Oh hi Techfoxninja,

I have a few things I'd recommend, I'm a hiker and jogger myself. My first two recommendations? Good shoes and good socks. I personally do most of my running on roads but for hiking I use Keens yes they seem pricey but I bought a pair used at an REI garage sale and they're still kicking, before that I had a pair last three years with no issues.

Smart wool makes awesome socks, I'd actually suggest going to real store and looking at them, hence the lack of a useful link. I have a pair of running socks by them that I swear by.

If you're doing day hikes it's always important to carry a small pack and plenty of water. The North Face Jester is both a good hiking bag and even a good school bag, and is another item that will last for a few good years.

If you get a decent bag, a Platypus will fit nicely into it, and you'll stay hydrated well into your walks.

It's been brought up before, but yes, headlamps are really important, I also have a Nebo light that works really well and can clip on to most bags.

Next? A good yet light jacket, for interment weather. North Face does OK, but Marmot, Columbia and Patagonia are good brands as well.

I don't know how big your gift card is, and you may be hesitant to blow it on one expensive item, but trust me, as I get older my camping/hiking supplies just grow, and a lot of this stuff has a longer life span than you'd expect.

So thoughts:

1. There's a significant chance you'll undergo a significant weight change over the next few years. For most, living away from home poor eating habits will catch up to you - the legendary freshman 15. I'd be hesitant on really investing more than $100 at this point in your life.
   
2. Make your own call about the color. Personally, I think black pea coats are plenty versatile; remember, you only have to match with pants and shoes (EDIT: assuming you are wearing a scarf with the coat, which personally is best). Personally, if I mostly wore lighter colored pants I go'd go for something else.
   
3. As others have noted, however, it's a fairly thin material and low % wool. If you live somewhere with really cold winters you'll need to really layer up underneath. In comparison, I had a thick, nearly 100% wool coat that was plenty warm even with just a shirt underneath.
   
4. Fit wise, no idea how this guy fits, but pea coats in general tend to run pretty huge. There's play in how an outer coat fits (compared to say a shirt or a suit coat), but make sure to try it on with just a shirt, with layers, with a suit, etc.
   
5. American Eagle has regular significant sales. If you don't need it right now, I'd wait for one.
   
6. The top button or two being button backed (aka has a button supporting on the other side) is a huge plus. Really nice/expensive peacoats should have all buttons button-backed and even less expensive coats should have at least the top. It'll dramatically help keep the buttons from falling off - a significant issue with cheaper peacoats.
   
7. Get a couple of scarfs to wear with it. Unless you are wearing a suit it'll probably look weird without one. I'd go with acrylic scarves for now, as they are dirt cheap. Acrylic scarves tend are usually thin, but very soft and warm. The downside is they leave lint all over the place, and tend to fall apart after years of use. Never, ever spend more than $20 for one (shoot for $15 or less, I've gotten ones for $5 on clearance at Kohl's). If you go for a wool/cashmere scarf, make sure it's mostly wool and doesn't contain any acrylic. You'll probably want to wear a scarf if it's cold out and you aren't wearing something collared shirt or nicer underneath (so almost always).
   
8. Speaking of lint, get yourself a lint brush. Wool attracts lots of lint.
   
9. Get a nice pair of wool gloves, as standard northface-like snow gloves will probably clash. A wool with leather grip should be functional and fit the peacoat look nicely; should be at most $30. Probably want to skip acrylic gloves, but might be a cheap holdover.
   
10. Consider getting a nice pair of leather gloves, especially if you ever plan on wearing the coat with a suit. A decent pair of cashmere lined leather gloves should run for $40 or less with sales. Macy's was selling a bunch of these for $40 recently, but you can go for less if you shop around. Make sure you get the right size, too large will look terrible and too small won't be wearable.
    
    Couple other coat options I'd look at
    
    
11. Find an authentic navy peacoat at a military surplus store. Should run you about $100, but make sure it's not an "authentic recreation" - you want the real deal.
    
12. This Nautica Peacoat is a similar priced/look/wool%/look peacoat. Fits really well though, and you can try it on at Macy's. Might get cheaper between Macy's and Amazon if you bid your time.
    
13. It's no longer on their website, but H&M was selling a shorter but otherwise similar peacoat for ~$80. Might still be stores, and it was sold in the very awesome camel color. Shorter length might be more appealing for a younger guy. The peacoat on their website is a different coat and definitely not worth $120 (40% wool).

In general, it's a good idea to have the following if you follow the ATGATT philosophy:

• DOT helmet - $40 - $500
  
• Reinforced Gloves - $100?
  
• Jacket - $150
  
• Boots - $30 - $200
  
  Some accessories you may consider getting later down the rode:
  
  
• GPS/Phone Mount - $50
  
• GoPro - $400
  
• Bluetooth Headset - $150
  
• Backpack - $150
  
  While you may be tempted to save as much money, I wouldn't spend less than $100 on a DOT helmet, at least for your primary helmet. Amazon has some nice helmet choices. I have two different sets of gloves, reinforced biker gloves and winter gauntlet gloves.
  
  I spent $100 on the pro gloves
  
  I spent $35 on the gauntlets
  
  As far as boots, I personally think it doesn't matter what type of boots you get. You can spend $100+ on reinforced biker boots, but I bought a pair at Walmart for $30 that are slip resistant. So I can wear them to church, work, and when biking. I tend to like things that are multi-purpose like that. But go with what fits your style.
  
  Leather Jacket I got this jacket, and absolutely love it! Way better than a tactile jacket in my opinon. A leather jacket is going to be a good choice as it's going to provide more protection, and is better for the winter as well. On the other hand, a tactile jacket will be slightly less hot (though I feel that the leather jacket is cooler than my tactile jacket but I'm probably having selective bias because I like it more)
  
  For a helmet, I recommend getting a DOT modular helmet. Amazon has a pretty good selection, but you might want to consider going to dedicated bike websites to find something else. Revzilla is pretty good on helmets.

Fellow male SoCal transplant here! First, get some flexible measuring tape, the kind used by tailors. Use this to measure your neck, chest, inseam, etc. Do this several times to make sure that you have a good set of measurements. Accurate measurements are key, since looser clothing means more heat leaving your body.

These measurements will make online shopping a hell of a lot easier. Winter clothes are expensive, so Amazon is your friend. I'll post a few of the things that I rely on for the coldest days below, all of which have been godsends. I have terrible circulation in my hands, feet, and ears so your mileage may vary, but you'd be surprised how much cold wind hurts your ears. My east coast native friends make fun of some of these things, but I'll take non-misery over judgment when it's ten degrees.

Carhartt makes some of the warmest, and cheapest, winter items. They're not fashionable, but they're durable and affordable. This hat is $8 and it's been warm enough to keep my ears and scalp toasty during walks to work. The Carhartt scarf is also a godsend. If you're anything like me, you never realized that a scarf actually served a functional purpose, but it'll make any coat significantly warmer by preventing heat loss. Carhartt and others sell wool socks that you'll be glad to have if you walk to work.

This next item is the dorkiest by far: an electric jacket. Just like an electric blanket with some added shame. There are some more high-end versions, but a few power tool companies make them for affordable prices. They're waterproof (ie snowproof), carry a charge for hours, and have different heat settings. [This Bosch one is $150] (http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PSJ120L-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Softshell/dp/B00E1RWH72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413778229&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+jacket) and has good reviews. Milwaukee sells a newer model that also includes an in-pocket USB charger, which I recently saw at a Home Depot around here. The big advantage of the electric jacket is the heat settings: because it can be off or on low/medium/high, you're essentially carrying around four jackets. I never would have made it through Inauguration without this jacket.

Also important: gloves! Don't skimp on these. You'll want a pair that are waterproof but pliable enough that they won't make it impossible to
tie your shoes or pull out your metro card. I highly recommend these smartphone gloves. The fingertips are lined with silver threads for conductivity, so you'll be able to use your phone/trackpad in the cold. These are a great value, but they'll be the least forgiving of poor measurements so be careful to get this right!

Lastly, long underwear. I've never met a suit that kept my legs warm, so these merino wool underwear are amazing. A good pair of these will keep you warm on the coldest days but be breathable and soft enough to keep on under your slacks all day (or you can remove them at work, of course).

Most of these things are for the coldest days. You won't need anything like them most of the time, but you'll be glad when you have them. You'll also want an overcoat somewhat like this, some more stylish scarves, etc. For dress shoes, just be vigilant about cleaning the salt off! I'd never run into road salt before moving here, but there will be months where it's on all the sidewalks and it just ruins leather. Get some leather conditioner (I like this stuff) and apply it to your shoes regularly to keep them in good condition. Dry leather becomes cracked leather which becomes useless leather.

I hope this helps!

• You don't need to prove anything. People get rejected all the time and it's not something to worry about. NO PRESSURE, seriously, there is no pressure.
  
  
• Talk about what you're confident in and let them do a lot of the talking.
  
  
• If you don't know something they're talking about the worst thing you can do is get nervous and pretend to know it. Just say you don't know. You can't get nervous if you're focusing on things you're confident about.
  
  
• This takes a bit of work to get right but read them. How are they acting and responding to you? If they look annoyed or distracted they probably want you away. So leave, you only dig yourself a hole waiting for them to leave/you get rejected. Talk to people that look like they want to be talked to.
  
  
• I don't know what type of experience you have with people in general but use general social skills. I'm 21 as well by the way, an avid gamer nerd, I program, I sit in a lab with smelly people all day, you name it.
  I'm in the networking stages of getting into the tech industry and I use these same skills for business that I use for pleasure. They've gotten me into VIP areas with Blizzard names like J. Allen Brack and Dustin Browder (yes really) just as well as they've gotten me into girls pants. What I mean is I literally will talk about tech and games with girls in an enthusiastic and sociable manner. Girls like confidence and intelligence.
  
  
• Now that's all about you. The final step is to be genuinely interested in them. You can't spend all this time concerned about yourself. I don't mean to pretend to be interested, I mean serious, genuine interest. Remember, picking up girls is as much your choice as theirs. Keep your standards up and know what you want, don't feel like the pressure is all on you. Lots of "first time" guys have this problem. Trust me, girls aren't automatically dynamos in bed either.
  
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• One last thing: show personal pride. The way you hold yourself, the way you dress, etc. isn't as shallow as some "idealists" would have you believe. It's also a display in personal pride and care for yourself. My general "do it all outfit" is some nice dark blue jeans, nice belt, button down shirt wit the sleeves rolled (99% of the time not tucked), a nice (non-digital) watch, non-colorful sunglasses (sunny day only) and if it's cold out I have a nice casual jacket (something like this).

Elegant, timeless, and classy, but with a dark edge?

That is basically my MO, too (though I am a similarly aged female).

My suggestion - find a fashion icon of sorts. Mine happens to be Daphne Guinness - she's regal, weird, and beautiful. Elegance without being cliche.

Some examples for men: Blixa Bargeld, Karl Lagerfeld, Marilyn Manson (when he is a little less shock rocky and more refined), etc. Also - I am living for the clothing/wardrobe decisions of the Meth's on Altered Carbon (just imagine this in black).

This is how I handle my wardrobe:

• Everything is black, gray, or olive drab (besides the aesthetic quality - this means that all of my clothes go together and can be partnered in endless variation).
  
• Purge things that don't fit well, or rather, you don't feel great in. Slowly replace the cheaper, ill-fitting items, with up-scale items.
  
• Don't be afraid of getting a higher end item tailored to fit you well. Pay the money, keep it forever.
  
• Buy what you like - but try to keep it to clean lines and no logos or prints. Suit jackets and winter jackets should be full length or hit mid-thigh for that upscale cyberpunk feel. Example 1, Example 2
  
• Trash any and all cheap jewerly or accessories. Skip spikes and chains (unless they are understated and minimal), and avoid shock value. Find items that are weird, morbid, whatever, but have them subtle - something that people from 30 feet away wouldn't look twice at, but up close they realize there is something more there.
  
• Purchase a handful of nice quality, simple/elegant accessories, a nice but unique watch, rings, or necklace or two. Again, it can be weird, or morbid, but try to avoid tacky, cheap, or colorful.
  
• Shoes - I recommend three pairs to start with: Nice pair of "dress" shoes - something you'd wear on a date or to a wedding: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3. A pair of athletic shoes - find some black trainers: Example 1, Example 2 (but even converse or vans would work), and something for the summer: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3.
  
• If you find something you really like (shirt, pants, whatever) - buy two or three of it. Buy it in Black, Gray, and Drab, if they have it, or just buy two in black. Stock up when you find "IT".
  
• You can still have some weird flare - sunglasses for instance. Example 1, Example 2
  
  Once you've mastered some of the above items - you can start adding items in. Be okay with a small curated wardrobe and build from there.
  
  Here are some links to some ideas:
  Clothing - POWHA
  
  Clothing - Zolnar
  
  Clothing - Jean Kutzarov
  
  Accessory - Scarf
  
  Jewelry - Raven Ranch
  
  Jewlery - Martha Rotten
  
  Jewelry - MRD
  
  Exquisite Corpse Boutique - custom timepieces, Jewelry, etc. This is a friend of mine. He makes custom pieces that are to die for (and affordable!). He made my wedding plugs.
  
  More inspiration - Juha Arvid Helminen
  
  Let me know if you need more examples, have questions, or need clarification. :)
  
  Edit: Just realized I didn't talk hair.
  Find a salon near you (not sure where you are - but look for quirky and younger - NOT a chain place if you can help it). It won't be cheap - but a nice haircut is worth it. I recommend going all black, except for a swath of platinum blonde (it isn't cheap to maintain) - but you can use this as your "party piece". Leaving it blond is great, but if you want to get crazy, you can occasionally shock it with some color (which bleeds out quickly).
  
  Something like this or this coupled with a stripe like this.
  
  If none of these are your hair type - describe it and I will try to find some better suggestions.

The Osprey Atmos is a more popular backpack than that Volt. Fit is really the most important part of this - so if you have a chance to try either on - that would be ideal.

• https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Atmos-Backpack-Abyss/dp/B077H252N3
  
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  These poles are better than the ones you have listed:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Aluminum-Collapsible/dp/B01L2HYPNW
  
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  The North Face Venture jacket is more popular / recommended than the Resolve:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/North-Face-Mens-Venture-Jacket/dp/B01HQSBER6
  
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  Skip the solar charger. A USB battery pack is way more useful. Solar are just too bulky and low charge for the effort. Get 2 if you really need the power.
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B0194WDVHI
  
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  Tent is really small and not a popular/quality brand. How much time will you spend sleeping in this? Every night? Have you ever slept in a 1-person bivy style shelter before? Where will your backpack go at night? I would not recommend this. If you really need to go this cheap (under $100 is SUPER low for a quality ultralight backpacking tent) - then consider Nature Hike brand. They are a knockoff Chineese company that's somewhat good.
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Naturehike-Cloud-Up-Lightweight-Backpacking-Footprint/dp/B07HND44Z1
  
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  That sleeping bag is garbage. It's super bulky and not very warm. The 32F rating is a straight up lie.
  
  I recommend this bag instead:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Cosmic-Degree-Down-Sleeping/dp/B07MD224VW
  
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  You also need a sleeping pad. Not optional. Check this out:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Klymit-Insulated-Static-Lite-Sleeping/dp/B00UW7LEOW
  
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  100% skip that hammer multitool. WOW is that thing bad. If you need a knife - buy a knife. You do not need a hammer for backpacking.
  
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  The headlamp is great, good choice.
  
  The stove / pot / cook kit is okay. It's a popular budget option. If you could spend a bit more there are better choices. For example:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/TOAKS-TOA-POT-750-Titanium-750ml-Pot/dp/B009B98FGW
  
• https://www.amazon.com/MSR-PocketRocket-Ultralight-Backpacking-Camping/dp/B01N5O7551
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Optimus-8016166-Titanium-long-spoon/dp/B0045UA8G2
  
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  Don't forget TP/wipes (and a way to pack them out once used), good wool socks, dry bags / pack cover, food bag, water bottles, map, first aid, toiletries, lighter, duct tape, phone/camera, and other random items. Plus clothes of course - lots of layers!

A. I'd be finishing off paying my credit cards, maybe pay off a chunk of school loans, spend $500 on buying some decorations for the house and chuck the rest into savings in the bank.

B. Shelves. I need more space to set things besides the bar top in the kitchen, which I can't do that anymore because my cat is likes to destroy everything she can find lol maybe some faux ivy to hang up around the house as well.

C. I'm not sure whether you wanted exterior fur or interior fur sooo

Exterior

Interior

D. I'd suggest reading Good Omens by Neil Gaiman. It's a little less sci-fi, but still a bit fantasy in that it's an angel and demon trying to stop the apocalypse. Hilarious book and brilliant writing. Gaiman also wrote a graphic novel for Marvel for 1602 that I haven't had the chance to read, but hear it's great. But I'm guessing you probably already know who the author is since one of his books are already on your list. I'd also suggest Prey by Michael Crichton. It's about a loose swarm of nanobots escaped from a laboratory.

E. This floral shirt is really cute!

F.  Maybe given your interest in animals and Norse mythology, you might like this?

G. I'd pick u/SpecialJNess because she's new here, but she's quickly become an active part of the community, goes out of her way to make people feel welcome and has an absolutely radiant positive attitude.

I'll try not to repeat what others have said.

I would go for a nice rain jacket
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089PWGRI/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1394167347&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Or a poncho.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002ETVLZ8

Maybe a nice fleece
http://www.amazon.com/White-Sierra-Trinity-Quarter-Titanium/dp/B00DJ1ST1Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1394167546&sr=1-2&keywords=quarter+zip+fleece

I think that a nice fixed blade knife of a realistic size would go a long way. I'd consider either an ESEE 3, 4, or laser strike. I don't think amazon carries then. The standard sheathing and fit and finish is good enough in my mind that I'd place them above TOPs or Becker.

I'd really consider a back like the Kelty Redwing series. They're not so big that you can't use them as a daypack but you can also go 1 or 2 nights in them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009R6B3NQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394167784&sr=8-1

Like some other said a nice cheap folder like an opines, or a KaBar dozier would be a good idea!

And I try to always carry a good multitool, the leatherman wingman is a nice option that will save some money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DI0XM4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1394167903&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

hello! I’m the girl who posted the cosplay photos, and here’s I got almost everything from Amazon!

Hat-https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001FARML4/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=APCG45FOXJN54

Jacket-https://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Whitetails-Journeyman-Rugged-Tobacco/dp/B00EUHCUIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549686904&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mr+robot+jacket&dpPl=1&dpID=413WlcHyQSL&ref=plSrch

Mask-https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Robot-Fsociety-Adult-Mask/dp/B01ENRXCOQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549686926&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mr+robot+mask&dpPl=1&dpID=41rABaw4%2BcL&ref=plSrch

Patch-I printed a photo out and attached it to a cardboard backing, but I know they have patches on amazon!

Shirts-I wore a black t-shirt and layered an old flannel on top of it!

Scarf-Again, old scarf, so I’m unsure of where I got it. Any pattern would do well, though, as long as it was brown/tan!

Glasses-My own glasses lol. I did the same cosplay back when I had hipster-esque glasses; it doesn’t impact anything too much unless you’re a stickler for the details.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, let me know!

I just got [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Industries-Parka-Black-Small/dp/B0058YZQE8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408413206&sr=8-1&keywords=alpha+industries+parka) jacket for winter in Michigan. It's really warm and the quality seems really nice. And it's the brand the U.S. air force uses, so it's probably pretty good, plus I've seen it recommended on here a number of times before.

I need a new winter coat. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-warm-tech-down-coat-172994.html is $50 off right now. I can't decide between the black and green. I usually wear dark wash jeans and a t-shirt/button down. Also I know last years model needed to sized down but am not sure about this year's model.

I am also looking at the Alpha Industries Slim Parka on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BXEQ3I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1&psc=1. It is a little cheaper at checkout today on Cyber Monday. Torn between Sage and Replica grey for that one.



EDIT:

Ordered them both. Uniqlo has free returns through PayPal and Amazon had free returns on Prime.

Long time lurker first-time seller.

FOR SALE:

LEVI'S TRUCKER JACKET - 45 shipped

• size: large
  
  
• color/style: pillango/stretch
  
  
• condition: NEW with tags on. never worn (too big for me)
  as seen here
  
  
  
  ADIDAS SOBAKOVS - 45 shipped
  
  
• size 9 - lightly worn - very good condition
  
  
  pictures available on request but honestly you know what these two look like!

Amazon usually has some good looking stuff, did a quick search and found this but you might get something more affordable or better looking depending on what version your going for

I'm looking for a wool coat for the winter, but am having trouble finding something I like. I really like the style and look of this coat here, but the bad reviews and sizing (it's made and shipped from China) have deterred me from purchasing this one. Anyone know where I can find a coat like this from a more legitimate brand? Pricing isn't too much of an issue, thanks!

Look at this Kenneth Coal one. You can see the pea coat, but then towards the top part of it, it looks like he's got a sweater zipped up or something? That's the bib. I'd imagine it's just for added warmth and to keep some cold out, but I personally don't like it.

On pea coats that I've seen with the bibs, they don't seem to be removable. No me gusta.

Amazon Essential has a Packable Down Jacket for $50, and a Packable Puffer Jacket for $40.

The only difference seems to be that the Puffer Jacket uses a synthetic filling.

I have the Puffer Jacket and can confirm that it's very warm, water resistant, and feels at least as good as the Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket. I live in San Francisco, where it's perpetually kind-of-cold, and this has quickly become my go-to everyday jacket.

Cheapest one I found: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Sleeve-Casual-Varsity-Jacket/dp/B0143YY62G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505365341&sr=8-1&keywords=baby+driver+jacket
(It's not too accurate as the whole back is the gray color. This one is $13-$20)

Here's a compromise between accuracy and price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baby-Driver-Movie-Ansel-Elgor-Jacket-Orignal-pictures-attached-/152640930452?var=&hash=item238a1bc294:m:mvzwWCz0tDyP2z1xcKAc-bw
(It uses the same photo as the link that you posted but this one is from a reliable seller. This one is $60-$80)

Lastly, there is a cosplayer named Zlurpo on Therpf who is planning on making a run of the jacket. This will likely be the most accurate replica that you can come by, and is the one that I plan on buying. The downsides are that it will be about $140 and won't be produced for several months.

Hope this helps!

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I bought this jacket on Amazon. It fits well, I got the small. The only thing is, the back is not covered in blue like the front.

What are your thoughts on Ponchos like this one??Poncho 1 or Poncho 2

I personally, think they are both stylish and are cheap so ...

A friend of mine was doing a Star Lord cosplay this year and picked up this jacket from Amazon. It's listed a couple times so you may be able to find better prices, but here's a link

Here are the coats:


Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Plush Peacoat - $67.50

Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Melton Peacoat With Bib - $73.50

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Wool Plush Peacoat - $75

London Fog Men's Admiral Double Breasted Notch Collar Peacoat - $67.50

Nautica Men's Melton Pea Coat - $67.50

Amazon sells what it seems to be a Uniqlo ultra light down knockoff under its Amazon Essential brand: Amazon Essentials Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Puffer Jacket — https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Essentials-Lightweight-Water-Resistant-Packable/dp/B0738JFRD1

Materials : Nylon, Polyester, YKK Zippers

Here is the Pack Hacker review: https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/amazon-essentials/lightweight-water-resistant-packable-puffer-jacket/

What do you think of a coat like this? https://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Whitetails-Journeyman-Rugged-Tobacco/dp/B00EUHCUIO/ref=sr_1_23?gclid=CjwKCAjwm4rqBRBUEiwAwaWjjEgWEyCCdgw-hO2j2DKIwbp46XYqnWvhat7YHX4DssdAuDEQwaWU1BoCRvsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=178555682556&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001796&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8510065101970906714&hvtargid=kwd-343666835&hydadcr=12946_9734017&keywords=corduroy%2Bsherpa%2Bjacket&qid=1564688239&s=gateway&sr=8-23&th=1&psc=1

Heads up, Slim Fit Parkas on sale

Chouyatou Men's Winter Stylish Wool Blend Single Breasted Military Peacoat (Medium, Gray)

Men's Cool Button Down Patched Denim Jeans Fleeced Winter Jacket Coat Black

Some sizes/colors qualify for 20% off when purchased through Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058YZQE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, amazon has a 20% off deal until tomorrow.

The jacket is Levi's. Stonebridge is the closest color that is currently offered, or maybe this Pillango color on Amazon.

If you had to pick a real winter coat for Wisconsin winters: Alpha N-3B Parka in Navy or Sage or L.L. Bean Ultralight Down in Gray or Navy. I can't even begin to decide.

An Alpha Industries N-3B parka?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0058YZQE8

Would this get me through the depths of a Chicago winter? Would it work over a daily wardrobe that is mostly biz caz?

Star Lord jacket? URL as example

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Leather-Garments-Guardians-Galaxy/dp/B06Y3KYN11

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-2-Star-Lord-Chris-Pratt-Real-Leather-Jacket-/262938811661

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002ETVLZ8/?tag=coluggage-21&th=1&psc=1 I think this is cool for a lower price point