Smoking Jacket

[cosmicfolklore]

Every time I see a smoking jacket, I look at the tag to see what it is made of. 9 out of 10 I have seen was made of rayon, acetate and triacetate. Remember all of those children's Halloween costumes of the 60's and 70's... that when they get hot, they shrink to the child's skin and burn like napalm. I just wouldn't wear something like that to actually smoke in. Most seem designed to just look like a smoking jacket, like a cheap Halloween costume.

 

[Fralphog]

I seem to remember a thread a couple of months ago that followed the same discussion or line of thought. I read the whole thing just for the sheer entertainment! This one has not disappointing me.
I usually smoke outside or in my garage. Depending on the weather and the outside temperature I dress accordingly. The jackets that I wear when I smoke are typically the same clothes I wear to work in the yard.
So I guess I have a Carhart smoking jacket and if warmer the vest!
And my trusty hat.

 

[warren]

Most seem designed to just look like a smoking jacket, like a cheap Halloween costume.

Absofreakinglutely! They are simply for those wanting to project an image. A silk smoking jacket can be almost a work of art in some cases, practical and warm. And, as few others would see them, a strictly personal choice slowly gaining character as the burn holes holes multiply and the coat becomes a shabby looking, comfortable piece of practical attire.

 

[bullet08]

What we need is a forum jacket made in wool in old style with forum name on the back. Oxblood with black trim. Match fez to go with it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

What we need is a forum jacket made in wool in old style with forum name on the back. Oxblood with black trim. Match fez to go with it.

Wouldn't we use the forum's colors of brown and yellow?

 

[highwindows]

I've never tried a smoking jacket but I am often to be found in sports coats like this one. Classy but not over the top.

 

[mortonbriar]

The reek isn't a bother for me and I'm pretty much a loaner so, no smoking jacket or cap.

As in, you loaned out your jacket and cap? And I thought you were alone up there!

 

[warren]

Me bad! "Loner" is the term I meant. Well played!

 

[bullet08]

Wouldn't we use the forum's colors of brown and yellow?

Sure. We'll call "Oxblood" brown, and yellow trim.. Only we'll use black. Let's say the tailor was a color blind.

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

I've never tried a smoking jacket but I am often to be found in sports coats like this one. Classy but not over the top.View attachment 143189

That could be classy were it not for the jeans.
rather spoils the effect I think.
Similar colour plain woolen trousers would look best.
But then, I am a Savile Row man of impeccable good taste ?

 

[anotherbob]

The original idea of a gentleman's smoking jacket was to cover ones clothes with a garment of heavy material, such as velvet or heavy silk, in an attempt to keep smoke odors out of the clothes. I don't believe it was ever very successful at that, so the use of smoking jackets simply became the fashion.
In my case, since I only smoke outside, I use my old mouth eaten high school letter sweater in cool weather. In warm weather, I simply don't worry about it.

I've heard that they do actually work. Heard that from a chap who bought one cause he thought they looked swell and found that it really did absorb enough of the smell to contain it. That was when he looked up if that was thee intention.

 

[condorlover1]

The only smoking jacket I have is when I put a lit pipe in my pocket and it causes smoldering pocket fires.

 

[gemtx]

I generally smoke in clothes which I do not intend to wear after smoking. Next smoke: put those clothes back on. T-shirts, shorts, cap. Garage or back porch.

 

[telescopes]

Of course. And it is well made.

 

[chopper]

After reading this thread about whingeing bossy wives who banish their other halves into the garage or the cold outdoors in winter or in the summer heat to be feasted on by mosquitos just to enjoy a bowl of baccy, it reminds me how blessed I am to be blissfully single.

 

[Flatfish]

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that is one stunning pizza oven.

 

[Fralphog]

that is one stunning pizza oven.

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Have a blessed day!

 

[simong]

I've got one, quilted in satin & silk. Been told I look a right dick but I'm very happy with it. Takes the comfort levels up to eleven.

 

[cigrmaster]

I burn so many shirts I am not going to ruin a nice smoking jacket.

 

[Aomalley27]

I've got one, quilted in satin & silk. Been told I look a right dick but I'm very happy with it. Takes the comfort levels up to eleven.

Are you sure they include the “right” part? ?????
(Just kidding; couldn’t resist)