Comments on: Carhartt for Cold Weather http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:23:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Butch http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2122 Butch Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:13:25 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2122 Nice entry, Michael. I laughed when I received the email because I had just purchased a black blanket lined chore coat two days before. I love the stuff; but, I do think it does run a little big, even for a 'burly' guy as myself. I just go a size or two down (depending on how I want it to fit) and it looks fine. I also took the the label off the pocket (at the suggestion of a co-worker) so it's more about the construction of the jacket; rather than drawing attention to the stark white tag. I also think the pants run big in the leg; but, are still kinda snug at the hip and waist (I buy them and inch bigger in the waist). Nice entry, Michael. I laughed when I received the email because I had just purchased a black blanket lined chore coat two days before. I love the stuff; but, I do think it does run a little big, even for a ‘burly’ guy as myself. I just go a size or two down (depending on how I want it to fit) and it looks fine. I also took the the label off the pocket (at the suggestion of a co-worker) so it’s more about the construction of the jacket; rather than drawing attention to the stark white tag. I also think the pants run big in the leg; but, are still kinda snug at the hip and waist (I buy them and inch bigger in the waist).

]]> By: C http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2121 C Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:41:40 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2121 Perhaps you would prefer "trust fund hippie" to "crunchy prep"? Perhaps you would prefer “trust fund hippie” to “crunchy prep”?

]]> By: Matthew Anderson http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2120 Matthew Anderson Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:24:55 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2120 “Crunchy Prep” is about the shallowest term I've heard slung around this year. Carhartt’s pants used to fit the thinner man quite well in the US until about 1996/7. If they could combine their respectable construction with a fit that suited the not-so-ample male, they would be a true American success. That parka is pretty enviable. “Crunchy Prep” is about the shallowest term I’ve heard slung around this year.

Carhartt’s pants used to fit the thinner man quite well in the US until about 1996/7. If they could combine their respectable construction with a fit that suited the not-so-ample male, they would be a true American success.

That parka is pretty enviable.

]]> By: Cait http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2119 Cait Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:28:21 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2119 I went to a prep school and a crunchy liberal arts school in Maine. I blame my education on the fact that I find Carhartt stuff to be totally sexy on a guy. I'm not kidding. I think I need to move back to New England, there are too many suits in DC! I went to a prep school and a crunchy liberal arts school in Maine. I blame my education on the fact that I find Carhartt stuff to be totally sexy on a guy. I’m not kidding. I think I need to move back to New England, there are too many suits in DC!

]]> By: james fox http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2118 james fox Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:48:41 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2118 woops meant poly-quilted. havent typed for 5 days... feels good. woops meant poly-quilted. havent typed for 5 days… feels good.

]]> By: james fox http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2117 james fox Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:47:54 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2117 the detroit jacket is a definate go-to... a new one for plane rides, then it has a halflife of semi-respectable/office/barn. only problem, they changed the lining 2 years ago so the arms are not blanket lined but ploy-quilted... feels a bit slimy with a tshirt... the centennial release (1989) was my fave with only a small tag on the pocket (and the "100 year" buttons natch') the detroit jacket is a definate go-to… a new one for plane rides, then it has a halflife of semi-respectable/office/barn. only problem, they changed the lining 2 years ago so the arms are not blanket lined but ploy-quilted… feels a bit slimy with a tshirt… the centennial release (1989) was my fave with only a small tag on the pocket (and the “100 year” buttons natch’)

]]> By: James http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2116 James Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:51:29 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2116 I've got to echo the comments about the sizing on the American product, all the tops are cut too short and wide for me. I don't agree with the comment about the European line. Perhaps the tops are an acquired taste for the traditionalist but from a buyers perspective Euro-Carhartt has a really good pant line. 30-odd styles, USA milled denim, french milled ripstop and decent prices. I’ve got to echo the comments about the sizing on the American product, all the tops are cut too short and wide for me.

I don’t agree with the comment about the European line. Perhaps the tops are an acquired taste for the traditionalist but from a buyers perspective Euro-Carhartt has a really good pant line. 30-odd styles, USA milled denim, french milled ripstop and decent prices.

]]> By: angelo http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2115 angelo Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:48:11 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2115 Good stuff Michael. I think you might enjoy our blog, it's a collegiate style perspective. Check us out. Good stuff Michael. I think you might enjoy our blog, it’s a collegiate style perspective. Check us out.

]]> By: Disaffected Prep http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2114 Disaffected Prep Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:18:57 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2114 Nice selections Michael. I purchased a Duck Detroit jacket (blanket lined) about 10 years ago in high school and it's served me well ever since. It hits the waist perfectly and is very flattering on a guy. Looks amazing with jeans. I've seen RL try to emulate it - but you can't replace a classic. Carhartt pants were very popular at my Maine liberal arts college too. Definitely a must-own item for the 'crunchy prep.' If I was to buy a bag, though, in that style I would probably stick with Filson. Tough to bring into the office. Where do you see it getting use Michael? -DP Nice selections Michael. I purchased a Duck Detroit jacket (blanket lined) about 10 years ago in high school and it’s served me well ever since. It hits the waist perfectly and is very flattering on a guy. Looks amazing with jeans. I’ve seen RL try to emulate it – but you can’t replace a classic.

Carhartt pants were very popular at my Maine liberal arts college too. Definitely a must-own item for the ‘crunchy prep.’

If I was to buy a bag, though, in that style I would probably stick with Filson. Tough to bring into the office. Where do you see it getting use Michael?

-DP

]]> By: AMF http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2008/11/28/carhartt-for-cold-weather/#comment-2113 AMF Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:22:55 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.wordpress.com/?p=4368#comment-2113 not a fan of the brand. their clothes don't fit very in my opinion but to each his own. not a fan of the brand. their clothes don’t fit very in my opinion but to each his own.

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