Smoking jackets?

[rjc149]

Once upon a time, after dinner, men would retire to a room or lounge for a leisurely smoke and conversation. They would don smoking jackets, intended to protect their evening wear from ash and odor.

Hugh Hefner co-opted the look and it's become a trademark of his hedonism, but I can see the utility of smoking jackets when enjoying a pipe in my apartment. Either that, or I'm just looking for reasons to get more pipe smoking accessories.

Does anyone here wear such garments?

 

[mortonbriar]

There are so many garments worn in the 1890's that I really, really admire, but at the end of the day I am just not willing to trade in my elastic banded sweat pants in order to gain some class.

 

[SBC]

I'll be surprised (and intruiged) if anybody does.

I think they'd make more sense for cigars, as cigar smoke sticks to material fiercely.

For whatever reason, most pipe tobacco smoke never seems to linger even 24 hrs.

 

[mortonbriar]

I get the feeling that if I did get a smoking jacket I would get annoyed every time I burnt a hole in it, while protecting clothes I would be ok burning holes in.

 

[anotherbob]

I think the automatic washing machine killed the smoking jacket.

 

[ThermionicScott]

I would love to be in a position where I had a smoking room, and special clothes to wear in it. I bet my wife would love shopping for that gift.

But the closest I get is an old pair of cargo pants and my older Columbia jacket, to wear outside. What's another burn hole in those things?

 

[Chasing Embers]

No, just no.

 

[AcesAndEights]

I have a smoking hoodie. Kinda the same thing.

 

[fireground_piper]

@telescopes has one that he's posted a number of times!

 

[Grangerous]

Smoking Lounge = Garage
Smoking Jacket = Hoodie

So Gangsta

 

[STP]

Smoking hoodie here too, but that’s all I wear.

 

[didimauw]

I would love to be in a position where I had a smoking room, and special clothes to wear in it. I bet my wife would love shopping for that gift.

But the closest I get is an old pair of cargo pants and my older Columbia jacket, to wear outside. What's another burn hole in those things?

My Columbia has more burn holes in it than any other coat of mine!

 

[didimauw]

Smoking Lounge = Garage
Smoking Jacket = Hoodie

So Gangsta

This is the way! Now you just need to upgrade and get a garage smoking tent.

 

[telescopes]

@telescopes has one that he's posted a number of times!

Yes I do, as should everyone. Style, it isn't just for breakfast.

 

[shermnatman]

Unbelievable... Not ONE of you guys except me and Brother @telescopes owns a smoking jacket?!?!

I mean, yes, @Grangerous I can understand... but, the rest of you? Not one?

Here is my vintage 1966 State-O-Maine satin smoking jacket, with James Bond-style shaw collar, turn-back cuffs, lined slash pockets (1 chest, 2 side) with satin piping, and belt sash.


Didn't you guys watch Playboy After Dark, or Sneak-a-Peek into your old man's Penthouse mags and learn what a Gentleman of Leisure should have as part of wardrobe????? - Sherm " Swanky " Natman

 

[MCJ]

A friend of mine bought me a lightweight silk smoking jacket (with accompanying black cap with a tassle) as a gag Christmas gift, but haven't worked up the nerve to embarrass myself wearing it. Someday perhaps, after one too many single malts... In the meantime, since I smoke outdoors, my real smoking jacket is my wool LL Bean Maine Guide coat!

 

[kcghost]

Our illustrious founder or administrator if you will has one or several. Purchased at the Chicago pipe show. I should get one because I have literally burned holes in all my shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and what not.

 

[bullet08]

Of course, I do wear on occasions, full beaver pelt coat with tiger stripes incorporated to the under armpits. But you do know my dear chap, PETA frown up on such regal attire. Had to downgrade to local rat pelts.

 

[BCF]

No way in Hell

 

[blackpowderpiper]

No, just no.

^^^^^^