Jos. A. Bank has some good deals on last year's leftovers. I'm looking for three good jackets.

http://www.josbank.com/IWCatSe...d=1&Section_Id=17955

The brown lambskin 3/4 jacket, the navy cuda bomber, the vintage bomber, the olive 3/4 nubuck?

I don't think I can carry black leather, but brown's OK. I'm 45, fair skin, light blond/red hair. I'm 5' 11", 165lbs, about same size as guys in photos - if it fits them it fits me.

The prices are so low I'm tempted to buy all four, but I've never worn 3/4 coats. Is the longer coat OK on lean guys?

JA Banks is ALWAYS on sale. 30-40% off should be considered full retail price. Pricing aside, 3/4 length jackets are great for cool/cold weather.

The navy cuda bomber is the most boring, while the lambskin 3/4 lengh is the most wardrobe flexible. Leather is generally heavier provides less insulation than wool.

I went with the lambskin 3/4. I'm going to wait for something a little jazzier.

Despite JAS markup then 70% off, the 3/4 is sick! That's one h#ck of a jacket for $200.

I'm stunned, just flat-out stunned.

I ended up buying a bit more from Bank. I got two leather jackets @ 70% off, one at 66% off, a microfiber about 80% off, and two wool coats @ %70-80% off. All of this stuff last year's leftovers. I know their list pricing is high, but as an absolute value I got some great stuff at a great price.

I got a card in the mail from Bank today. Oh, a thank-you note. I finally opened it up, and there's a $100 gift card inside. I don't think I've ever had a clothing merchant just send me a gift card for the heck of it, just coupons.

PS, that seems like a lot of coats for one season, but I haven't gotten any in a few years.