Do regular people recognize your Wested?

[PantheraGem]

I've had my Wested for almost ten years now. It looks more "Indy" than ever, but no, no one has recognized it as such.

A few years ago, I did wear the whole ensemble for Halloween though, and had people going out of their way to come tell me how awesome they thought it looked. I think people subconsciously recognize the whole costume as being "right" when you have gear that's close to the original. Part it out and wear it however, they'd never know.

 

[ob1al]

'strue.

The only part of the costume which instantly jumps out at people as 'Indy' is the hat.

 

[matt1466]

Nope, not one person. Wear it regularly out to work and play and no one notices. Like mentioned before, it's not that different than other leather jackets to regular folks.

 

[Treadwell]

The only time has been when I was also wearing the fedora. Still, he was quite taken by the jacket and might have still recognized it, given his reaction.

 

[Got Maul]

I have seen other westeds out there, but no one call mine out. Both times, I saw the westeds in Disneyland, and yes, they were true Westeds not Disney's poor rendition.

 

[jcoffman99]

Ten years....nothing. But I sure do like to tell people what it is.

 

[CessnaDriver]

I have had two "Indy" jackets.
The first was the one Lucasfilm sold I guess not long after Last Crusade came out. Anyone ever buy that one? Sold it after I got my Wested. So I think that would be like 18 years off and on I have been wearing one.

Maybe the new movie will bring some comments though.

We shall see.

 

[juno]

I guess none of you guys look like Harrison. :love

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

oops ! double post

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

I guess none of you guys look like Harrison. :love

I look EXACTLY like him......... in a pitch black bedroom.......

 

[CessnaDriver]

I want my bank account to look like him.

 

[ColeHorton]

I've worn mine a couple of times, but no one has picked up on it.

Thats alright though... nothing wrong with flying under the radar. :cool

 

[Treadwell]

Yeah, I like the stealth stuff, too. I used to wear my Luke ESB jacket on occasion, and no one recognized it. Some even liked it, including my now-ex-wife...until I told her what it was. Then she didn't. :rolleyes

 

[dom]

I'm in central Florida, where it's usually WAY too warm to wear mine... HOWEVER, that doesnt really stop me :lol

That being said, the only people who recognize my Wested for what it is are friends that have prior knowledge of it.