Black and blue

[Tyler]

Hi there

Another sartorial query for the experts here. Have seen two gorgeous leather jackets from Dolce & Gabbana (mainline) but the dilemma this time is one of colour. The jackets are slim fitting, zipped and from the S/S 2006 collection. But do I get the back one or the blue one? The blue is a very dark, navy blue (almost a midnight blue) and the black is...well, you know what a black leather jacket looks like. I love them both and quite liked the fact that the blue is a little different - we ALL have a black leather jacket lurking somewhere...But then I tried the black one on too and it did look good.

I tend to wear more blue than black - i.e. dark blue jeans, blue shirts, dark brown shirts (doesn't sound great does it) and have blonde hair so that's me colour wise - not all that adventurous.

The jacket would also go with smart trousers - all of mine are black.

So, is a black leather jacket THAT much more versatile than a blue? Is it true you can't wear blue and black together - i.e. if I got the blue leather jacket (remember it's very dark blue) could I wear it with black smart trousers?

Does the fact that it's blue make it less versatile or better because it's slightly different from your usual black leather?

Or should I stick with the classic black?

You can see a pic of the jacket (or it's very similar) here at the following link (the jacket is the 4th photo from the left on the top row)

http://www.gqstyle.com/TheCollections/Photos/Default.aspx?ShowID=2570&ImageIndex=3&ShowType=Mens

Best wishes

T

[horriblyjollyjinx]

Black is more versatile in this case, and if I was going to buy something that cost big $$ I'd make sure it's very versatile.

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Edited by horriblyjollyjinx on Nov 28, 2005 at 07:34 AM

[tangerine]

I agree that black is in fact much more versatile. I also think the blue jacket would be such a strong piece that it would tend to overpower most things you would wear with it, and become the center of attention. I would definitely go with the black.

In general, though, I think it is fine to wear black and dark blue together, I do it often. Dark indigo jeans and a black leather jacket is a classic example.

I wonder what I ever did with my blue leather jacket...

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