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Ask the MB: Diesel Age Appropriateness

December 29, 2009

Diesel Winquil Jacket via zappos.com, $195.00 — Diesel Winquil Jacket via zappos.com. $195.00.

Q: Dear MB: I'm 37, look 3-4 years younger, very much in shape. Can I pull off this Diesel jacket? Or does it put me in aging-tool-in-denial territory? http://www.zappos.com/diesel-winquil-jacket-dark-grey
--Lou

A: Lou, even with your apparent youthful looks and strapping bod, as you can see from the chart below, you're pushing it. Not to mention, if you're going to go moto make it leather and not polyester (principle of organic matarials).

diesel age appropriateness chart

Tip the MB: Diesel 'Super Bad Ass' Watch

August 3, 2009

No, you're not having a nightmare. This is the toolbag utility belt... on your arm.
--Jack L.

Jack, a couple of thoughts:

* We've flown airplanes with less instrumentation than this watch.

* Any watch that calls itself "Super Bad Ass" ain't.

Ask the MB: Black Coat

November 24, 2008

Q: Need a good black winter coat. Got any favorites?
--Tripp

A: Tripp, your email comes from Duke University, so we'll assume you're at least somewhat on a college guy's budget, and it ain't like Durham gets that nippy even in January. Anyhow, Spiewak always provides great value. For the price ($132.00) we sure like their McKenzie Coat. For a little more dough, this season Banana Republic has a surprisingly good peacoat. If you've been saving up your beer money, for whatever reason, Diesel makes Dean's List.