Barbour Jackets

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:21

I am a bit concerned I am reaching middle age more quickly than I'd like! I have decided I might quite like one of these to wear to work this Winter:

What do you all think?

spoonz · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:23

lol, i thought exactly the same yesterday.

I'm buying one

Sinque · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:24

Are you a farmer? If not then you've become old at heart.

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:26

spoonz said:
lol, i thought exactly the same yesterday.

I'm buying one

I think it looks very smart. I really don't like any of the others, they are too shiny, this one however has more of a matt finish.

Not to expensive either, around £90.

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:27

Sinque said:
Are you a farmer? If not then you've become old at heart.

No, I live in the country though; does that count?

I work in Canary Wharf, I've seen plenty of other blokes wearing them here as well

Raymond Lin · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:27

My friend has one, he was 28 when he got one.

I know a girl who's 19 and has one.

If you can pull it off, wear, stuff the fashion-ist

Gilly · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:27

Farmer or hunter? Fine.

Office worker? DENIED.

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:29

Gilly said:
Farmer or hunter? Fine.

Office worker? DENIED.

Meh

doofer · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:30

My old fishing Barbour is probably older than most of the Posters here at OcUK

Andr3w · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:31

Goes well with a flat cap and wellies!

Sankari · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:34

The Mad Rapper said:
I am a bit concerned I am reaching middle age more quickly than I'd like! I have decided I might quite like one of these to wear to work this Winter:

What do you all think?

It's a great look for an upper middle class housewife in Tring.

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:35

Evangelion said:
It's a great look for an upper middle class housewife in Tring.

I'll be happy strolling around Penn in mine I think

Phage · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:37

get a Drizabone ! It'll keep your suit clean and dry.

ruffneck · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:43

I just got me a nice cosy new Berghaus for this winter

JoshAFC · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:48

Nice jacket. I'm 25, am definetly not a farmer, but still like the look of a lot of the Barbour range. Warm, well made and look the part. I'll be investing in one this winter, they're ideal for going to football on a cold Saturday's afternoon in.

Sankari · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:50

The Mad Rapper said:
I'll be happy strolling around Penn in mine I think

There ya go, I was only 20 miles out.

Phage said:
get a Drizabone ! It'll keep your suit clean and dry.

+1

I love my Drizabone; it's a real man's coat: stylish and practical. Often received compliments when I wore it to work this year.

And my wife thinks it's sexy.

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:52

Phage said:
get a Drizabone ! It'll keep your suit clean and dry.

I'll have a look at their web site. I had always thought they were full length jackets, perhaps they make shorter ones?

*Edit*

Ooh! I quite like this one, but this would be to wear at the weekend, not to work:

http://www.drizaboneclothing.co.uk/store/Driza-Bone_Dri-Wax_Bushranger_Jacket.html

Sankari · 8 Sep 2009 at 15:53

The Mad Rapper said:
I'll have a look at their web site. I had always thought they were full length jackets, perhaps they make shorter ones?

Mine's a heavy riding coat, which is full length. They also make jackets, vests and short coats. Managed to save myself a few quid by ordering from Australia; the exchange rate is still favourable, and I saved ~£40 off the high street price.

The Mad Rapper · 8 Sep 2009 at 16:11

Evangelion said:
Mine's a heavy riding coat, which is full length. They also make jackets, vests and short coats. Managed to save myself a few quid by ordering from Australia; the exchange rate is still favourable, and I saved ~£40 off the high street price.

I will look into that, thanks

Sankari · 8 Sep 2009 at 16:49

The Mad Rapper said:
I will look into that, thanks

I bought mine from these guys, and recommend them.