Does this jacket look dirty?

It’s been a favourite for years. I just took it out to wear for the first time this autumn. It’s always had a vintage look and is well worn in, but I’m worried it now just looks dirty? I only wear it casually with friends but even for that I’m worried it looks kinda scruffy.
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Zod
Zod2y ago
The red marks definitely make it look dirty
Sam I Am
Sam I Am2y ago
Agreed, that's the thing that sticks out in this picture
Thekingofjef
Thekingofjef2y ago
It's a Carhartt jacket. It would be strange if it was totally pristine
RickyWinterborn
RickyWinterbornOP2y ago
Yeahhhh…had a bit of a wine accident there! You reckon it’s too dirty then? I totally agree! In general I love the look of it and I’ll be keeping it regardless, just not sure if it’s a bit too grotty to wear in public now. It’s actually just been washed too.
Soup
Soup2y ago
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Soup
Soup2y ago
I will say I have these and I think they look great So pretty much what Rej said
Thekingofjef
Thekingofjef2y ago
I wouldn't bat an eye at it
ler
ler2y ago
people are paying a premium to buy carhartt jackets like that, i wouldnt' sweat it
bishopcorrigan
Do some labor in it and the red will stand out less
Sam I Am
Sam I Am2y ago
the red probably stands out more because it was just washed, tbh. i love these!
RickyWinterborn
RickyWinterbornOP2y ago
Plot twist - I’m colour blind so the red is actually really hard for me to spot haha! It’s around the right side chest pocket? Also really like these, can tell they’re super comfy
Thekingofjef
Thekingofjef2y ago
Also colorblind - I assumed it was this
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RickyWinterborn
RickyWinterbornOP2y ago
Yeah that’s what I’m guessing
Soup
Soup2y ago
It is haha It's not noticeable as being wine fwiw. I had assumed it was like red paint
Sam I Am
Sam I Am2y ago
same
RickyWinterborn
RickyWinterbornOP2y ago
Cool, well thanks all. It looks like the jacket lives on for another year!
jarmul22
jarmul222y ago
You might be able to even it out a bit with hydrogen peroxide and some Dawn. Ymmv tho
plyisytwy
plyisytwy2y ago
I’m a proponent of resolving unattractive stains by sewing a patch in a similar color over it. Patches could also elevate the worn look
plyisytwy
plyisytwy2y ago
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RickyWinterborn
RickyWinterbornOP2y ago
I’ve definitely considered this
gimp
gimp2y ago
wine should be fixable with dry cleaning

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