Wearing Utility And Field Jackets

[@momotheelder7124]

I like the informal jacket thrown on top of traditional clothes look. It is a look that goes quite far back, for instance in the post WW2 period when one might wear something like a duffle coat over a suit. The idea is you have one layer that is dapper and another that is just functional and keeps out the elements (albeit still classic). I think it is a good aesthetic.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comments👍🙂

[@bertmacdonald337]

Just bought an Ashby from Barbour, reminds me of the beasting jacket we wore as Royal Marine nods! I love it !

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Bert, the Ashby is a nice bit of kit, are the good old days 😆

[@cypresspeter2008]

Final ensemble looks good.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and the content👍🙂

[@Anirossa]

Been wearing this style of jacket for about 10 years, love them

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, thanks for sharing👍

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Good morning Chris. The M 65 was really popular in the 1960s and 1970s. I used to wear safari jackets in the late 79s and early 80s. Roger Moore wore one in Moonraker in 1979. They do look good with a tie. Your tweed jacket looks like a Teba jacket. I have worn my Barbours with a tie especially while shooting. Good video lots of great ideas. I really like the tweed chore jacket by Peter Christian. Cheers Ron

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Ron, glad you enjoyed the video and gained some inspiration from it. Roger Moore and the safari jacket in Moonraker, that was a cool look back in the day 😊. The safari jacket has changed a little since then, it now tends to have a more narrow lapel, and is a little shorter in length, but still a good look in this day and age. Whilst I mentioned about the M65 jacket being around since the second world war and after, I should have mentioned that the figures after the M in the M-65 jacket's name stands for the year it was first issued to the US military, which was 1965. The M-65 jacket was designed to replace the M-51 jacket, which was an evolution of the M-43. Hence mentioning its existence since the second world war and after in some form. 😊 Its great to hear you still wear a tie when shooting and when wearing a wax jacket, I tend to wear one still when wearing a wax jacket for rural wear or informal wear. I like your good self am interested in the tweed chore jacket by Peter Christian, I think it would be a great addition to my wardrobe for those casual wears and a good substitute for a more traditional tweed jacket. Lovely to hear from you again dear friend 😊

[@johnparnell8571]

Excellent content, Chris; great on detail and spot-on with the visuals throughout. Lots of ideas here, particularly with the variation of colours and fabrics.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi John, glad you enjoyed the video and gained inspiration from it's content👍🙂

[@mojones235]

You look very good and fit lately sir. I love the jacket here.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Thank you Mo and glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

[@QV1010]

The four pocket design works very well IMO. It’s casual enough for a polo or button down. It creates a good symmetry to balance things out. I have a Barbour Ogston that have this 4 pocket design which I wear for cooler fall & winters with a t shirt for last minute errands or with a flannel for casual events. Hope I can send this for a rewax soon so I can request from Barbour if I can replace the polyester sleeves for cotton so I can sweat less.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video. You're absolutely right about the four-pocket design, it’s both functional and stylish. Originally, Barbour jackets were designed for farmers, hunting, and outdoor activities, which is why they’re so practical. The pockets were perfect for carrying essentials during work or on a shoot. Over time, Barbour has kept that heritage but made the style versatile enough to wear casually, as you mentioned. I also think the Ogston is a great jacket for cooler weather, and I love how you can wear it with a range of outfits, from a T-shirt (although other shirts would sartorially be preferred) for running errands to flannel for casual events. Sending it in for rewaxing sounds like a solid plan! Requesting cotton sleeves sounds like a good idea too-it would definitely help with breathability. Hopefully, Barbour can accommodate that, as it would make the jacket even more comfortable for those in-between seasons. 👍🙂

[@mr.mauriceevansjones]

I love field jackets. I own 2.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Maurice, lovely to hear you own 2 and enjoy wearing them, they are a popular design👍🙂

[@mikebodner1812]

Thank you for this informative video, I like several of the styles you showed. Currently, I own 3 field type jackets, and I wear them for outer wear only. One is a lighter wool, the other two are cotton canvas in an American barn style with a corduroy collar.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Mike, glad you enjoyed the video and own 3 field jackets, they are very popular as an all round utility jacket. I had an image of the barn styled one, but forgot to use it in the video, it was a heavy canvas styled sand coloured one with a corduroy collar. 👍🙂

[@HeritageCast]

Love the vest idea under. Its the perfect go around town and look better than 99% of men look lol.. If you are in something nice. and everyone else is in sports wear... You just won...

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated the use of a waistcoat (vest) as an optional mid layer. I totally agree with you its a good look, compared to what the majority seems to wear in town (sweat pants etc) so sartorially you are a winner👍🙂

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Beautiful jackets.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Glad you enjoyed the video and the examples👍🙂

[@izzythomas848]

Would barn coats work be in this category, too? For me, they take the place of the chore coat? I have found that most chore coats are a bit too snug for me, where as a barn coat is more functional.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Great question, typically a barn coat has two large hip pockets and are similar to that of a field jacket - so I think you could include them in this catagory 👍🙂

[@nunuabiznus]

Great video!

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there and glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂

[@tomrobson1454]

What’s the make/model of the black shooting jacket @ 9.51? Thanks

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Tom, the shooting jacket you mention is actually a brown waxed jacket and by a company called Rydale. Here is a link: www.rydale.com/products/diamond-quilted-wax-jacket-2?variant=23705 hope this helps you👍🙂

[@darkphotographer]

last year i got a army officer winter dress uniform jacket , is olive green wool and i have change the buttons , is quite warm and look good , and i pay only 10euro for it :)

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there. It sounds like you got a bargain there. The great thing about military items is that they tend to be built to last and are hard wearing. Changing the buttons is inspired and by changing the buttons, you can get a completely different look and feel to an ensemble item. Your jacket should last you for many years, compared to its contemporary high street equivalent. Thank you for sharing.👍🙂

[@darkphotographer]

@@TheBritishDapper yess well am in greece so the actual one ,i have is from 86 after the 90is they change the colour and thows are tailor made they are not mass produce construction is quite good , and it use to belong to a temp officer so thows guys serve for 2 years so the jacket is actually almost new , the reason i change the button is to don t look as stolen valor , (well all men in greece serve in the army so , not so much ,, but ok )

[@purepalm9078]

I also have a vintage dark olive coloured officer’s blazer I wear all the time with casual outfits. It’s a boiled wool material with four patch pockets, double vented and epaulets. It’s one of my very favourite pieces.

[@darkphotographer]

@@purepalm9078 yee also the old uk police officer jacket look good since is in black , and also the italian carabineri that is dark blue look good ,

[@charliecreekmore8123]

First one in we had olive drab M65 Field Jackets then late 70s early 80s we had Woodland camouflage M65 Field Jackets used to be able to put a lot of beer in the Pockets of the M65 Field Jackets LOL

[@TheBritishDapper]

Glad you enjoyed the video and it reminded you of the good old days. Great to hear the jacket was functional and particularly good for caring your beers. Of course not wishing to brag, but we brits had rucksacks for our beers 😆😆😆

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

An interesting video with some good points and advice, thank you. I consider the wearing of military clothes in an urban environment inappropriate if not ridiculous or disrespectful. I remember a comment from a former soldier about "those fools who think that military garments are a kind of fashion accessory that looks "cool". I feel the same. The only case where I find acceptable the use of military clothes is in a rural environment when camping or hiking in cold and/or wet conditions. "To each its own".

[@TheBritishDapper]

Glad you enjoyed the video and agree with my comments about wearing camouflage jackets as a civilian. 👍🙂

[@Traxlar]

does anyone have good recommendations for good locations to buy tweed and wool field jackets and safari jackets?

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi There, there are some many things to consider 🤔 it depends where you live, your budget, if you want new of preworn etc? I would suggest if you are on a buget, try vinted or eBay. If you have the cash, consider Savile Row as the top end, but you could try a local tailor with experience of making these types of garments. You could try Cordings, Peter Christian, Brook Tavener, but another is House of Bruar and they do some lovely tweed sheltland tweed jackets at about the price range of £195 to £275. Hope this helps👍🙂

[@Traxlar]

@@TheBritishDapper I am American myself in the Pacific Northwest, sadly I am in college and dont have too much money myself. I was considering Ebay.

[@PhilippKlinkhardt]

hi Chris, Very interesting video! What are your views on Harrington jackets, waxed cotton jackets or leather jackets? Regards Philipp

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

All are sports jackets in a way: golf, hunting/horseback riding, motorbike in that order. Harrington is now more office casual, waxed cotton less so but you can make it work if you work at having your own look as opposed to 100% heading to the office style.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Philipp, great to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the video. I have 2 Harrington jackets and find they are great for those informal and casual wears and living in the UK and in the countryside - I have 2 wax jacket which are great for those informal wears on a rainy day. Leather jackets, long or short are great for those cooler period and great for informal situations, and can be very stylish when paired well with other items in an ensemble 👍🙂

[@ВячеславПалий-г1л]

Мой любимый стиль!

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and like the style👍🙂

[@marcp.1752]

I wear M65 jackets for like ~25 years. Love the 4 pockets style. Also so called "Safari" Jackets into similar style, 4 pockets. It's the only thing, which is time-less, seriously. Have 2 G.I. issue M65s, and modern reproductions. Good enough. Woodland camouflage is a bit too offensive, into daily, ordinary life. So i prefer olive green, or -black, preferred. Have one jacket which looks similar (M65 style, field jacket style) from color like your last field jacket here - but i'll recolor it it olive green, at least next january...

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Marc, great to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the video. The M65 field jacket is diffinately an ongoing classic in design and very functional. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and views on this subject👍🙂

[@marcp.1752]

@@TheBritishDapper I can recommand also the Brandit or (other brands) so called cotton "Britannia" summer jacket - it's relative light & thin, whileas keeping some 70s style, due to the old, rounded pocket flaps design...i like it. What's more, the olive green color does fade over the ages, and looks nice, giving vintage vibes...and the black one...once the color is faded, bleached out by the Sun over time (UV), i just recolor it black, and it does look like new, just being bought from the store.... 🙂

[@TheBritishDapper]

@@marcp.1752 Thanks for your additonal comments and recommendation. I'm aware of Brandit and they are a trusted brand🙂

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

I'd say Field Jackets are safer look than Safari Jackets. I have real field jackets: Canadian, British, and used to own the M-65. I consider my Barbour and my UniQlo variant to be more English countryside look, OD yes but without looking overly military. i tend to group field coats into the four covered chest pockets while a chore jacket has three uncovered (no flap) outside pockets. Field jackets, military ones, also tends to have the ability to attach a liner, and often have a stash away hood. Besides what most think of as physical work, the classic French Chore jacket was also the jacket of poets and artists (oil paints, etc.). You could toss bakers in there and some shop keepers in the past.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and for your shared comments. I definitely agree that field jackets offer a safer, more versatile look compared to safari jackets, but from a style point of view and what I see currently on the street the Safari jacket is very popular. I have 2 waxed jacket myself that leans more towards that English countryside vibe you mentioned, and my field jacket does have a stowaway hood, which could come in handy if I can ever be bothered to get it out 😆. I don’t currently use a chore jacket, but I’m thinking of adding a tweed version to my wardrobe. I like the idea of how chore jackets blend practicality with a more artistic history, especially the French ones that were worn by poets, artists, and shopkeepers. A tweed one would offer a nice twist on that heritage, with a bit of a countryside feel too 👍🙂

[@johnparnell8571]

A well informed and helpful comment. Thank you.

[@dg0179]

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[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi there. Thank you so much for your kind message and for taking the time to watch my video. I truly appreciate your kind words about my content and style-it means a lot! It’s thoughtful of you to share your heartfelt sentiments, and I genuinely appreciate your good wishes for me and my family. Wishing you and yours all the best as well 👍🙂

[@wasbeer77]

I've very much fallen in love with wearing my... Well, it's not a field jacket. It's a sample Belstaff Trophy Master in granite colored leather that never seems to have made it to full production, with a good tweed waist coat, dress shirt and wool/tartan tie, finished with a pair of good ol' fahioned selvedge jeans and RW iron rangers. And I'm very lucky to own a very nice concept sample Sasta jacket in Sarka wool that is a nice mixture of hunt and field jackets. Never understood why it never got taken into production but I guess it's left me with a couple of very nice and rare jackets! 😅 Long live eBay and networking.

[@TheBritishDapper]

Hi Jorrit, glad you enjoyed the video. One of Belstaff's most popular jackets and very popular with bikers and walkers alike. You describe a good look tweed waistcoat, dress shirt and wool/tartan tie, finished with a pair of good jeans and a sturdy pair of boots (RW iron rangers). the Sasta jacket in Sarka wool sounds very interesting, you have a one off item there that will create interest 👍🙂

[@wasbeer77]

@@TheBritishDapper as do your choices! You have managed to acquire very nice items yourself by the looks of it .

[@TheBritishDapper]

@@wasbeer77 Thank you🙂