Fashion question for the ladies

DRivero · August 22nd, 2010, 12:13 AM

Okay, guys can chime in too, if so inclined...

I have a First Gear mesh jacket in white (way cooler in this obscene heat), but it's now too big, as I've lost quite a few pounds since I bought it. New Enough had the same model jacket on closeout for a ridiculously low forty bucks, so I bought a smaller one. They were out of the white, so I got the yellow/gray, but when it came I realized that with my red bike and that color jacket, all I can think of is ketchup and mustard. Stupid, I know, but anyway.....I want to return it and pick another color. The jacket is still on closeout, but in limited color choices for the size I want: black (NO!), silver/black (drab and yucky and probably too hot), and pink/white. I'm not much of a "pink" person, but I actually like the look of the pink/white one. HOWEVER, and here is my question: will the pink jacket look like crap with the red bike? I've had some people tell me it's clash-y. Frankly, it's not my favorite color combo, pink and red, but I don't think it's TERRIBLE.

I know, some of you are thinking I should suck it up and spend some freaking money already, right? But jeez, forty bucks is too hard to pass up, and I already know that like the jacket a lot. I like the 2010 model of it a bit better, but it'd cost me 100 bones over and ABOVE the credit for the returned jacket.

So......opinions?
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kkim · August 22nd, 2010, 12:26 AM

I'd get the silver/black and live with it. that color combo will go with any bike color in your future.

ally99 · August 22nd, 2010, 05:06 AM

I'm one who doesn't give a crap if I match my bike or not. I mean, I wear my pink jacket on my bright yellow bike, sometimes with my silver helmet...or I may wear my bright yellow helmet on my blue "Lil Ninj", so don't ask me. lol! Really though, do you know of any pink jackets that match the standard 250 bike colors? They're tough to find, so I wouldn't sweat it. JMHO.

KURT · August 22nd, 2010, 05:53 AM

My wife has the silver/black combo... It's not flashy, as you say, but it looks acceptable with most any color. Congrats on the weight loss, B.T.W.!

BlueRaven · August 22nd, 2010, 06:31 AM

It would help if you could find the same jacket or something close in color and have a pic taken with your bike at their establishment. That might help you make a decision but for that low price you have nothing to lose.

Snake · August 22nd, 2010, 06:58 AM

Like BlueRaven said at that price you can't lose. I think the pink and white would look good with your red bike as long as it only has "splashes" of pink.

Oh and if you could post pics of the two jackets that would help.

addy126 · August 22nd, 2010, 08:28 AM

I checked out the colors @ New Enough. Personally I would prefer the "Silver/Black" as the option of choice. Notice there are many sizes available for the "Pink/White", tells me its not as popular as the other colors (why am I not surprised??)... Kim says the color matching with Silver and Black is a lot easier... yes so true. Also take into account that the amount of silver panels you have and limited black accents will in fact bounce some of that sun away from you much like the white did. Colors of course will soak in some of that god awful heat we are having. Keeping it clean will also be a bonus So sister for the price Silver/Black is my vote!!!!!! Remember "Pink stinks"...

mrlmd · August 22nd, 2010, 11:45 AM

If you want to be color coordinated, you could always paint your bike to match the jacket.

By the way, still rollerderby-ing, or did you give that up?

rceezy · August 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM

I definitely don't "match" my bike. My leathers are pink and silver (not because I "like" pink but because I am definitely SEEN when I'm wearing my leathers!) and my bike is candy plasma blue. I also have a bright gold prism helmet with white/silver gloves. So, I probably look clashy but if those cagers see me then it's worth the stares.

mikecronis · August 22nd, 2010, 12:24 PM

Paint your bike pink. I've seen ninjettes that color. They look good. Have it match the jacket.

welcome2thedawn · August 22nd, 2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikecronis

Paint your bike pink. I've seen ninjettes that color. They look good. Have it match the jacket.

i like this idea! or, the silver/black....i originally wanted a black bike so i wouldn't have to worry about these things....either way, the "valentines day" look, is better than ketchup and mustard

KTRacing38 · August 22nd, 2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by addy126

Remember "Pink stinks"...

I second this!

DRivero · August 22nd, 2010, 04:42 PM

Okay, I'll admit......I'm only considering the pink over the gray because it's more girly. I'm no spring chicken at 48, plus I LIKE people knowing I'm a female on a sport bike. Yes, I am an attention 'ho....big time. The gray and black one is just soooo blah. I think I'll go for the Valentine's Day look after all.

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Originally Posted by mrlmd

By the way, still rollerderby-ing, or did you give that up?

I'm ashamed to admit this, but I've yet to get back on skates since I broke my butt. Here I am, with all this gear (including padded shorts, now), and I'm chicken. It's pathetic, I know. One day I'll just up and go.....hopefully before Medicare kicks in.
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ally99 · August 22nd, 2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DRivero

I think I'll go for the Valentine's Day look after all.

Whoo hoo! Score one for pink!

KURT · August 22nd, 2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DRivero

Okay, I'll admit...I LIKE people knowing I'm a female on a sport bike.

No offense, but we'll know you're a girl LONG before you take off the helmet! It's something about the way your hips, fit the seat. You can tell it's a woman on the bike, well before you arrive.

DRivero · August 22nd, 2010, 06:06 PM

Well that's just fine....no offense at all! I mean, between my gray mesh riding pants and my (dare I say it?) black Harley Davidson riding boots, I sometimes think I look mannish. Okay, a very short man, with (currentlly) auburn curls sticking out of the helmet, but mannish nonetheless.
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Snake · August 22nd, 2010, 07:10 PM

I think you made a good choice. Can't wait to see pics of you in the jacket.

GeneJunkie · August 22nd, 2010, 07:12 PM

I would say go for the pink too. I would pick any color over neutrals to give more visibility... well and I like pink too :P

addy126 · August 22nd, 2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DRivero

Okay, I'll admit......I'm only considering the pink over the gray because it's more girly.

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Another 1 bites the dust...... and another ones gone.. and another ones gone... another one bites the dust.... boom boom boom.... remember you may think silver and black is mannish.... but the hips and boobs in these jackets show otherwise.... instead of relying on that god awful "pink" to illustrate womanliness. Besides pink and white adds the pounds... silver and black slims the body.... now how do you feel about that????? hmmmm?

addy126 · August 22nd, 2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Whoo hoo! Score one for pink!

.. here ally its for you, Lady GaGa's calling you for some input on her costumes for the next tour...

ally99 · August 23rd, 2010, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by addy126

.. here ally its for you, Lady GaGa's calling you for some input on her costumes for the next tour...

LMAO! Addy, you are a trip!

Snake · August 23rd, 2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by addy126

Another 1 bites the dust...... and another ones gone.. and another ones gone... another one bites the dust.... boom boom boom.... remember you may think silver and black is mannish.... but the hips and boobs in these jackets show otherwise.... instead of relying on that god awful "pink" to illustrate womanliness. Besides pink and white adds the pounds... silver and black slims the body.... now how do you feel about that????? hmmmm?

You sure have great taste in music. - Queen -

Blackwidow · August 23rd, 2010, 09:29 AM

looks like you've made your decision! Can't wait to see photos!

addy126 · August 23rd, 2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

looks like you've made your decision! Can't wait to see photos!

Just so you know.... I "can" wait.. a very long long time.

Snake · August 23rd, 2010, 02:25 PM

^^^ Wow you must realy Hate Pink. Remind me never to send you pink roses.

Flow · August 23rd, 2010, 06:20 PM

Pink with red hair and bike?

I didn't read the entire post as that nearly gave me a heart attack. Goodness, I need to go lie down.[/COJO]

addy126 · August 23rd, 2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Flow

Pink with red hair and bike?

I didn't read the entire post as that nearly gave me a heart attack. Goodness, I need to go lie down.[/COJO]

Exactly!

Blackwidow · September 9th, 2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by addy126

.. here ally its for you, Lady GaGa's calling you for some input on her costumes for the next tour...

OMG!!!!!! LMFAO...i think i pee'd a lil

Snake · September 9th, 2010, 01:15 PM

DRivero, Did you get your new jacket yet? If so you need to model it for us.

For this pic, riding pants are optional.

parox91 · August 14th, 2013, 02:44 PM

edit, wtf how did I find this?

August 22nd, 2010, 12:13 AM	#1
DRivero ninjette.org guru Name: Debbi Location: South Florida Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 (Sold); 2008 Ninja EX500 Posts: 273	Fashion question for the ladies Okay, guys can chime in too, if so inclined... I have a First Gear mesh jacket in white (way cooler in this obscene heat), but it's now too big, as I've lost quite a few pounds since I bought it. New Enough had the same model jacket on closeout for a ridiculously low forty bucks, so I bought a smaller one. They were out of the white, so I got the yellow/gray, but when it came I realized that with my red bike and that color jacket, all I can think of is ketchup and mustard. Stupid, I know, but anyway.....I want to return it and pick another color. The jacket is still on closeout, but in limited color choices for the size I want: black (NO!), silver/black (drab and yucky and probably too hot), and pink/white. I'm not much of a "pink" person, but I actually like the look of the pink/white one. HOWEVER, and here is my question: will the pink jacket look like crap with the red bike? I've had some people tell me it's clash-y. Frankly, it's not my favorite color combo, pink and red, but I don't think it's TERRIBLE. I know, some of you are thinking I should suck it up and spend some freaking money already, right? But jeez, forty bucks is too hard to pass up, and I already know that like the jacket a lot. I like the 2010 model of it a bit better, but it'd cost me 100 bones over and ABOVE the credit for the returned jacket. So......opinions? Posted via Mobile Device

August 22nd, 2010, 05:06 AM	#3
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I'm one who doesn't give a crap if I match my bike or not. I mean, I wear my pink jacket on my bright yellow bike, sometimes with my silver helmet...or I may wear my bright yellow helmet on my blue "Lil Ninj", so don't ask me. lol! Really though, do you know of any pink jackets that match the standard 250 bike colors? They're tough to find, so I wouldn't sweat it. JMHO. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 22nd, 2010, 06:31 AM	#5
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	It would help if you could find the same jacket or something close in color and have a pic taken with your bike at their establishment. That might help you make a decision but for that low price you have nothing to lose. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I'd get the silver/black and live with it. that color combo will go with any bike color in your future.

August 22nd, 2010, 05:53 AM	#4
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	My wife has the silver/black combo... It's not flashy, as you say, but it looks acceptable with most any color. Congrats on the weight loss, B.T.W.!

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Like BlueRaven said at that price you can't lose. I think the pink and white would look good with your red bike as long as it only has "splashes" of pink. Oh and if you could post pics of the two jackets that would help.

August 22nd, 2010, 08:28 AM	#7
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	I checked out the colors @ New Enough. Personally I would prefer the "Silver/Black" as the option of choice. Notice there are many sizes available for the "Pink/White", tells me its not as popular as the other colors (why am I not surprised??)... Kim says the color matching with Silver and Black is a lot easier... yes so true. Also take into account that the amount of silver panels you have and limited black accents will in fact bounce some of that sun away from you much like the white did. Colors of course will soak in some of that god awful heat we are having. Keeping it clean will also be a bonus So sister for the price Silver/Black is my vote!!!!!! Remember "Pink stinks"...

August 22nd, 2010, 11:45 AM	#8
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	If you want to be color coordinated, you could always paint your bike to match the jacket. By the way, still rollerderby-ing, or did you give that up?

August 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM	#9
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I definitely don't "match" my bike. My leathers are pink and silver (not because I "like" pink but because I am definitely SEEN when I'm wearing my leathers!) and my bike is candy plasma blue. I also have a bright gold prism helmet with white/silver gloves. So, I probably look clashy but if those cagers see me then it's worth the stares.

August 22nd, 2010, 12:24 PM	#10
mikecronis ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Colorado Springs, CO Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R-J, 2005 Honda Superhawk VTR1000 Posts: 95	Paint your bike pink. I've seen ninjettes that color. They look good. Have it match the jacket.

August 22nd, 2010, 06:06 PM	#16
DRivero ninjette.org guru Name: Debbi Location: South Florida Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 (Sold); 2008 Ninja EX500 Posts: 273	Well that's just fine....no offense at all! I mean, between my gray mesh riding pants and my (dare I say it?) black Harley Davidson riding boots, I sometimes think I look mannish. Okay, a very short man, with (currentlly) auburn curls sticking out of the helmet, but mannish nonetheless. Posted via Mobile Device

August 22nd, 2010, 07:10 PM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I think you made a good choice. Can't wait to see pics of you in the jacket.

August 22nd, 2010, 07:12 PM	#18
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	I would say go for the pink too. I would pick any color over neutrals to give more visibility... well and I like pink too :P

August 23rd, 2010, 09:29 AM	#23
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	looks like you've made your decision! Can't wait to see photos!

August 23rd, 2010, 02:25 PM	#25
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	^^^ Wow you must realy Hate Pink. Remind me never to send you pink roses.

August 23rd, 2010, 06:20 PM	#26
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Pink with red hair and bike? I didn't read the entire post as that nearly gave me a heart attack. Goodness, I need to go lie down.[/COJO]

September 9th, 2010, 01:15 PM	#29
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	DRivero, Did you get your new jacket yet? If so you need to model it for us. For this pic, riding pants are optional.

August 14th, 2013, 02:44 PM	#30
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	edit, wtf how did I find this?