Weekend project

Browsing through Built by Wendy's spring collection today, I came upon this jacket:

I really like the contrast of different patterns and the dark colors going on here. I'm not sure what makes it Japanese exactly, but I'm assuming it's a reference to the textiles. Vaguely, vaguely does it resemble a cap-sleeved happi with a button closure. I suppose.

This pattern instantly reminded me of two patterns I thrifted when I was in Madison. One is old school Burda - no seam allowances and all in GERMAN! - and the other is from Simplicity, 1970. Both offer that wide cap sleeve and neither have a collar. They also both hit at the hip, which is a plus. I can't stand most of the cropped tops that are currently worn as "boob displays."

The Simplicity has already been opened, so I'd go with that one. I'd prefer the Burda but I'm such a hoarder that I can't even peel off the plastic wrapper.

I would probably finish this since I need a mid-weight covering. Most of what I've been wearing requires an additional layer; the play of patterns yet adherence to dark colors suits speak to me. But lately I've been dressing like a New Wave hobo punk, so I'm not sure how this is going to fit into my daily wear.