I'm considering treating myself to this high-quality piece of clothing. Does anyone have any positive or negative experiences to share?

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TheTige@reddit

It’s crazy warm. You need a real chilly day to wear it, but it’s quality wool. I got it on sale, and if you’re not in a rush it’ll happen 2x a year or so.

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rccoy@reddit

Came here to discuss how surprisingly warm it is. Like this is not a low 70s kind of garb. Got to be pretty chilly to rock this, even wearing a v neck and shorts.

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ObnxiousDrunk@reddit

This^^^^ I purchased the grey version as it was on sale and I was AMAZEX how warm it actually is.

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CarltonFist@reddit

Great sweater. Warm as hell though, almost too warm at times. Still cozy and awesome

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BleachedWombat@reddit

I got mine at 50% off from Dillard’s so I would recommend waiting and keeping your eye out for deals.

I’m telling you, this is a valued garment.

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I, too, purchased mine through Dillards at 50% off (the only way a dirty poor like me was ever going to be able to afford a real one). Thoroughly thankful for sales and forced patience through financial destitutenomics.

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fancypeanutbutter84@reddit

Was that like a seasonal clearance sale, or a Black Friday sale? Half off is an incredibly good deal!

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BleachedWombat@reddit

I just checked and all I can see is that it was January this year and I paid $135. Yes, bones or clams or whatever you call them.

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fancypeanutbutter84@reddit

Far out. Thanks for the tip! At that price I can afford a new rug too

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blueElk_@reddit

On that same note, it is time I get a bandana and shooting glasses

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surfer417@reddit

Got mine for my 50th bday. I usually wear a XL but XXL is the way to go. Super warm and comfortable

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ShakeyLegsMcGee@reddit

I have both an original from the 70s and a modern version. Both are reliable investments and totally cozy.

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MrNice1983@reddit

It looks dumb on 99% of people. I received one as a gift and never wear it. But you know that’s just like, my opinion, man

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tempestuscorvus@reddit

I have the black version. They are amazingly warm. They are so thick they block the wind.

When you put it on you know that it was worth the price.

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Sht_n_giglz@reddit

Had two many years back before reddit existed. Super itchy and scratchy.

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romanazzidjma@reddit

Speaking from experience here: If you have a chance to get an original from the 70s, do it. Better quality. In fact, when making the movie, they made Jeff Bridges two quality handmade fakes of it but he would only wear the real one because that's how nice it is.

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_JediJon@reddit

Yes, yes…you told Brandt, Brandt told me…

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LighterThan1@reddit

yes yes

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DeuceOfDiamonds@reddit

New shit has come to light!

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illegalshmillegal@reddit

No, no. Old shit has come to light.

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DeuceOfDiamonds@reddit

Mm. That some kinda... Eastern thing?

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illegalshmillegal@reddit

Far from it

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TrustedEssentials@reddit (OP)

Huh. I did not know that. Appreciate the film history and the tip.

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Reginald_Sockpuppet@reddit

I own one. It's insanely thick, like...half an inch. Super hot. I live in the high desert/mountains and can only wear it in balls-deep winter.

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admiral_pelican@reddit

I spent $275 on a wool sweater last year. So stoked it’s once again time to wear it. it is a very valued uh

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maloside@reddit

Made in China, the man in the black pajamas

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Fritzbube@reddit

Very scratchy

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TrustedEssentials@reddit (OP)

I wondered about that. Appreciate it.

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clarkesanders1000@reddit

I got mine direct from Pendleton, and I find it to be very itchy. But I’m generally an itchy guy, YMMV. I love it anyway and would definitely buy again! Also, as many others said, very warm.

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wholesomechunk@reddit

Mine isn’t, it’s lambs wool.

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MySixHourErection@reddit

Mine isn’t. Is yours a genuine Pendleton?

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Fritzbube@reddit

100%

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audiate@reddit

People react differently to wool, too

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MySixHourErection@reddit

yeah that makes sense

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MtNowhere@reddit

I haven't owned it, but I just want to point out the maintenance of a 100% wool sweater. At $269 you don't want to risk shrinking it. Get special wool cleaner and a basin and hand wash it, or get it dry cleaned. This will be a prized possession, Dude.

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TrustedEssentials@reddit (OP)

Yes, i did notice the care of these are abit of a pain but totally worth it in my opinion. But thats just like my opinion, man. Thanks

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clarkesanders1000@reddit

I have spilled, uh beverages on mine, and the liquid ran right off. It seems to be somewhat stain resistant, I assume a feature of the wool.

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in_n_out_on_camrose@reddit

This is a valued… uh…

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LouDog0187@reddit

There's many in circulation that dont have sentimental value. . .for me

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DeuceOfDiamonds@reddit

I mean, many learned men have disputed this, but in the 14th Century, the Rambam...

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Daynebutter@reddit

It's great, worth every penny.

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Internal_Hall3359@reddit

$269. Is there a Ralph’s around here?

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useless_modern_god@reddit

It decreases the chance of conception

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Whaddyalookinatmygut@reddit

It’s a solid purchase. It’s heavy, and made just well enough. The price also seems to reflect its provenance. That said, I would buy it again, but that just like, my opinion man.

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hundredgrandpappy@reddit

I love mine, heavy enough for spring and fall, and it’s a great conversation starter for fellow dudes, or whathaveyou.

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malwolficus@reddit

I have to say that everything the dude wears is of the highest quality. Seriously. I do a lot of cosplay, and while I am not part of the "authenticity police" I do like to keep it authentic if I can. So I bought the Pendleton sweater, the hand-woven pants, the high-end T-shirt, and the karate shoes (the cheapest of the bunch). It's all high quality stuff! The dude had money at one point in time, or was a trust fund baby....

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DionysianPunk@reddit

There's a theory he's got ties to the Rubix Cube fortune.

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kharringtonvideoarts@reddit

My concern is, and I’ve gotta check with my accountant, that this might bump me up into a higher uh…

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owenowent@reddit

Really tied the Dude together

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royheritage@reddit

I have a Pendleton but I’ve lost weight so it’s kind of uncomfortably large and it’s also too scary to wear around drinks and food so it mostly just stays in my closet

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Albus_Q@reddit

Sign up for Pendleton emails/texts and you might get a discount code right away. I love mine and was able to pick up both a gray one and blue one at half price over the last few years.

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