Powder blue show jacket ... what do you think of it?

Floxie said:
Aaw, so you can only wear certain things if you're any good? At what level do you stop being too crap to wear non-traditional clothes? I'm assuming it's height-based since you mention 40cm...

(I'm not keen, but then I'm not young, slim or blonde enough that I'd dare to try! Or a good enough rider, for that matter..) ;)
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I can understand what DgE means. For example if say Ellen Whitaker was to go around in a bright hot pink jacket with a diamond encrusted hat (:eek:) then shed get away with it and it would probably look amazing. However if you turned up at a little jumping show with everyone speeding about with this sort of stuff on then I'd personally think, omg :eek: again, I'm using the word tacky but I think that's what would spring to mind!

A bit like those red leather boots from Dublin :eek: ghastly
 
I'd wear it if I was a size 6 showjumper and an amazing rider.

I'd also need a groom because I can see that jacket getting filthy within 0.1 second of being near a horse!

I quite like it but not on me.
 
Yeah, I do know what you mean and I'm fairly ashamed that I think the same way, cos I'm not sure it's right that something should be tacky unless you're at a certain skill level. Unless there are dress codes we should surely*enjoy wearing what we like and not judge others for the same - but nah, never works like that!
 
I actually quite like it:o Its different and think it would look great show jumping. I wouldn't wear myself but on the 'can get away with anything' sort of people I think it would look nice
 
Hate, hate, hate, it! Not just the tarty colour, but the teeny weeny arse-showing cut as well. I think the emphasis should be on the horse, not the rider. And I really love the old fashioned, traditional length (I mean the REALLY old fashioned length, where you could curl your fingers under the hem of the jacket when standing).
 
hahahahah

I remember having one of the new 'cutaway' jackets about 20 years ago, with a little faux waistcoat. Height of fashion and sooooo unforgiving.

Goodness me I wish I was slim enough to wear this now.

Am I jealous of those who can get away with it? Hell yes.

Would I wear it now? Er no.

Ages and stages, horses for courses and all that :D:D:D
 
I do quite like it. I am all for change and bringing in some colour to the sport and I like that fact that showjumping allows this, unlike some of the other disciplines where you're only allowed to where durgy, dull colours. People wear their own 'colours' for XC/Eventing so why not in showjumping. That wouldn't be my personal choice of colour by hey, if you like it then why not!
 
I don't like to see kids in red/pink/diamantes when in the show ring, nor do I like the jacket (or the blinged up hat). Black all the way for me.
 
Well, if you don't like it - don't buy it!

I personally love it! Although I think I'll stick to my tweed or navy. (Unless anyone fancies buying me one???)
 
Enfys said:
Love it or hate it?
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Er... Yuk!
(Don't do bling!). :D

I must be really old-fashioned. I don't like these new skinny short jackets... When I watch showjumping these days I keep thinking the jackets look like they've been put in the dryer by mistake .
And in the kids' classes it looks like they are wearing a younger sibling's outfit :p
 
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***runs into thread***

Shouts "red jacket on a child" and

***runs out of thread ***

He he he let's never speak of this again!!!

PS dislike the col our but like the cut, would be nice in purple...... Or RED!!!!!! :)
 
DGeventing said:
You can get away with non traditional jackets in sj if you're a decent rid we , competition at a good level. I loathe seeing red jackets in a non competitive 40cm class...
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My (now ex) boyfriend bought me the Caldene red competition jacket for my birthday a couple of years ago as I absolutely adore it. It hangs on the wall as motivation - I won't allow myself to wear it until I deserve to :D:p

As for the blue, I don't like it. Think it could look good on some combinations though, a grey for example.
 
redmone said:
***runs into thread***

Shouts "red jacket on a child" and

***runs out of thread ***

He he he let's never speak of this again!!!

PS dislike the col our but like the cut, would be nice in purple...... Or RED!!!!!! :)
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... as Redmone runs into distance.... calls out "Noooooooooooooo". But Redmone can't hear, as has run away and off to shop for a red jacket for said child....:D
 
He he he.....redmone is still lurking waiting to see if anyone takes the bait!!! Norty!

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Nasty tacky thing :eek: I like the fit, but hate the length, I realy do detest 'bum freezer' jackets, I do not care what size you are, there is a rather nasty sub message to advertising your arse :eek: I was horrified to see prebuescent girls wearing them at HOYs, as presumably their loving parents have bought them!
 
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