Ok....well it was bad headwork on my part, but somehow I didn't get the message that this was being discontinued at VF solutions. I went to go order one today and the message was "we're out.....and we're never going to get anymore."

So I need to find something else to spend the rest of my uniform money on today.....I was thinking about the parka, but seems like after that last FCIF regarding wear of the dang thing I am not sure when you can and when you can't.

I wanted to get the wool coat as something to wear to work, but when I got to Europe, I could wear on the layover. Last European trip I brought my own (airly bulky to pack) , and I blended in well enough I guess....I was asked for directions by French speaking people three times....I don't know what that says about me...

Over-all, I am trying to figure out how not to have to wear one jacket, and pack another.

The FedEx leather jacket sticks out like a sore thumb in Europe I think, and I'm tired of getting condescending looks from MD-11 F/Os who fancy themselves "tragically hip" and all wear the Parka, or pieces of it.


Also, I am not the "London Fog" type.....so that is out too.

Yes, I was (until recently) a boeing Capt., who was able to happily go to dinner wearing white tennis shoes and a leather jacket, because I was better dressed than the sweats-wearing people of DSM, FWA, and FNT.

They don't have any to try on at VF Solutions so I am not sure what I wear, but I am willing to bet a 46 Short would do it. Any lurkers out there that have one they don't use, I'll relieve you of it for a reasonable price.

Was wondering if anyone knew which, if any HKG tailors make one, and maybe I'll just bid a trip and pick one up.....Suggestions?