Men's softshells: why so dorky?

boombang · 14-08-2015 09:56PM #1

Maybe many posters and lurkers in F&A will cringe at the mention of softshell jackets, but they are very comfortable. Unfortunately, they're often very ugly too. I'd love to find a nice plane jacket with minimal logos, no unnecessary pockets on the chest or arm, matching zip colours, minimal stitching and panel joins.

I've pasted some examples of the simple fails that manufacturers keep making. These are a selection from big brands and are relatively subdued in comparison to most. Even these look like a prime bunch of virginity-preservers.

Does anybody know of a nice plain softshell (not plain black) that avoids these style sins?

wirelessdude01 · 14-08-2015 10:31PM

Who determines that they are 'style sins'? Love my North Face softshell jacket.

boombang · 14-08-2015 11:00PM

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Who determines that they are 'style sins'? Love my North Face softshell jacket.

Subjective judgment of the original poster.

Not trying to have a go at anybody here. I have a NorthFace one too. I love wearing it in terms of comfort and practicality, but I don't think it's a nice looking item. I posted as I want to find a plainer alternative.

The style sins in my view are general fussiness of design that detracts from something that would otherwise be a neat and attractive design. The use of pockets on the chest and arms for example.

5ub · 15-08-2015 01:49PM

I see nothing wrong with them tbh. I've got a nice Boss one (black & green though) that is quite "plain", if thats what you're going for.

boombang · 15-08-2015 08:13PM

Thanks,

I'll take a look at the Boss ones.

Basically I want something that looks like a plain jacket, not something "technical" looking.

Men's softshells: why so dorky?

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