If you had to choose between one of these M65 Jackets which one would you go for ?
Links for the place that is selling both of these
https://orbitalcompany.com.br/produtos/jaqueta-m65-field-verde-oliva/
This one has an outer shell of a blend of poly and Cotton (65 and 35% respectively) and the interior is 100% cotton.
https://almaselvagem.com/products/jaqueta-masculina-m65?page=3?page=2
This one is 100% cotton
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the cotton one
Because of the fabric or appearance ?
i tend to associate m-65s with the worn in feeling they get (apocalypse now, taxi driver, etc) and that's more prevalent in 100% cotton versions over blends
especially if you're juxtaposing it with more traditional clothing underneath
if you're looking for a jacket to deal with weather there's better options (deck jackets, wax cotton, etc.)
This one would be preferable because of looks, and for the weather another jacket ?
between those two options yes, i prefer the cotton. i personally would try to find a real one or a cheaper repro on ebay or somewhere else secondhand
for weather, yes, i would get a different jacket. the type of jacket will depend on your tastes, where you live and your budget but things liked waxed cotton (e.g. barbour bedale), deck jackets (also milsurp), or even parkas are all options
the article(s) in #fashion-guides about outerwear go into more detail about this if desired