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[the_fantastic_ms_fox]

I have an awesome jacket, and it's probably older than I am, but there are three problems with it
1 - it's too big
2 - it really needs repairs
3 - it's not mine

I was looking around for one like it, but having no luck. This was exascerbated by the fact that I don't know how to describe clothes, having only recently learned the difference between "a blouse" and "a shirt." Fortunately, a friend's glib comment to the effect of "It would go well with flight goggles," makes we realize what to call it, and google images agrees

It's a pilot's jacket!

The key features are
- a zipper
- sizable pockets
- ribbed cuffs that fit my wrists

(Plus, when combined with cargo pants, it enables my habit of dressing like a sci-fi extra.)

So. Anyone know where I can get a good one in a very small size?

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For those of you wondering why this is friendlisted and not public, it's because the CFS will use apparant contraventions of dietary requests (i.e. "vegan please") as political ammunition. I am not making this up. Since we're already on the road to kicking their ass, I'd rather not bring any more stress into my life.

Comments

[bloodykitty.livejournal.com]

vintage stores. i'm sure they're sold new, but i'm also sure vintage ones are

a) cooler,

and

b) far less expensive.

one definitely worth checking out for something like that is retro rock on seymour and davie. there is one on commercial too, and i believe another on main. there are tonnes and tonnes of other vintage and consignment stores on main as well. i find the selection is better there than the drive.

[plaidalicious.livejournal.com]

They often have similar things at Deluxe Junk on water street (I think- i know it;s in gastown just along teh flat from waterfront station)

[estrellada.livejournal.com]

Pawn shops? I've thought of cruising some for some leather gear soon. Of course, there is the possibility that you're purchasing stolen goods.