Originally Posted by
Cyio
Sure, but some are far worse than others. I feel like the AA branding is old and dated, certainly due for a more modern look. In comparison, the NF jackets look better in my opinion and are way more functional.
Pilots used to have to carry around 40 lbs of paperwork in a leather case, that has largely gone away to canvas style bags. Just because the look changes doesnt mean everyone looks unprofessional. I have seen pilots from every airline in every type of uniform look horrible. Just because it "looks" professional doesnt mean it is pulled off every time.
They all look terrible on me because I have a beer belly. But either way, I prefer the blazer due to its light weight and it fits me more comfortably than the others. Easy to get tailored to fit whatever body type you have. The leather is terrible, it isn’t long enough and looks dumb on me, other guys seem to pull it off so ymmv. The karbon is ok and in the dead of winter I’ll wear it if my overnights are all in cold cities. Most of the time it sucks lugging around the heavy leather or karbon and only wearing it for the 5 minutes you’re waiting for the ride to and from the hotel.
I like the blazer when in uniform and usually bring a rolled up puffer jacket in the suitcase for the overnights.
These are just opinions, you know what they say about opinions...