What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Another cold day outside. Lost worlds grizzly with a sweater kept me toasty.

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van flex as the kids say Love that beast.

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Outstanding jacket!
Killer van. Is that a Quigley conversion??
B

 

[Jin431]

Hadn't considered the pocket-bulge issue - good solution. Was thinking it was more to prevent losing your phone, pocketknife, or what have you - especially in cars with bucket seats (man I hate those).

Mostly for the pocket bulge especially if you use the hand pockets a lot but the extra added security to not misplace small items such as those helps too. I also had them line the hand pockets with deerskin so it's more rigid compared to fabric material to keep the shape of the hand pockets and to lessen knuckle marks when you place your dirty mits in there

 

[RL204]

Outstanding jacket!
Killer van. Is that a Quigley conversion??
B

Thanks. 1988 ford e350 7.3L idi. 4x4 conversion done back in 88 by Richardson bro’s in Oregon. 5 speed ZF ****** added to it in 2018. She’s slow but can climb like a champ.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Tuesday morning Harley trip to the RAAF museum in the south of the city. A denim day today , 27C.
This is the "genuine" USA made Harley branded jacket from 2006.

We did not fancy lugging leather jackets around the two display hangers , hence the denim all round show.
All of us were in denim riding jackets for the same reason(s)
These 2 shots are from inside the display hangers , one against a WW2 Lancaster bomber , the other a Vietnam era Huey.
The Huey saw action in Vietnam. One of our riders today is an Aussie Vietnam veteran aged 74

 

[dudewuttheheck]

All cool, jacket fits great, love the colors but I'll never get used to those wide trousers. It's like a slim person is connected to... Someone else's legs. XD

I have the same thoughts as @Monitor here Jake. You have an incongruous look if you ask me as you are wearing a slim fit cross zip jacket with wide leg trousers, and the contrast is too great. In my opinion, slimmer trousers would make a more harmonious outfit.

I love everything on their own though and I'm not trying to say these trousers should never be worn, but maybe just not with a slim fit jacket.

They are my widest trousers. I think the leg opening might be 20" so they're wide, though this is a 1930s jackets and from what I've seen, jackets like this were not worn with slim trousers back in the day and I think they looked good... not that I'm wearing anything exactly as it would have been worn back then.

Also, is this jacket really that slim fitting? Based on how it fits me, it does not actually feel like my slimmest or tightest jacket. The arms are slim, but so are the arms on my Freewheelers jackets, especially on the Caboose. In fact, this jacket technically is wider in a few key areas compared to the Caboose.

One thing that makes the trousers look too wide is that I cuffed them too high at first. Here I cuffed the trousers lower and I think they don't look as wide. Again, this jacket actually fits slimmer than the RMC does. Maybe the length of the RMC makes it look like it fits slimmer? I'd be willing to post more comparison photos to discuss further, but I may end up derailing this thread if I do.

Hat is a new Optimo btw.

 

[navetsea]

This is my 2nd go around trucker order and I finally figured out my best measurements so I've been getting the look/fit I want to get. It's something that's wearable all the time so it will be heavy on my rotation. Thank you.





That getting a lot more color but it's still looking like it can stand on its own. Where do you source the hides that you get your jacket made from?

Your type3 def has a good proportion pocket flap, collar, the v panel from the pocket to hem etc. Looking well balanced. I bought my leather from the tannery locally here in another town in the same province where I live through local mobile apps marketplace, the tannery is a vendor open for private purchase there. Yep it still can stand, the side panel and the sleeve is getting much softer though.

 

[BloodEagle]

Locked downed wearing my supremely comfortable Fine Creek Leon Custom.

 

[Tom71]

They are my widest trousers. I think the leg opening might be 20" so they're wide, though this is a 1930s jackets and from what I've seen, jackets like this were not worn with slim trousers back in the day and I think they looked good... not that I'm wearing anything exactly as it would have been worn back then.

Also, is this jacket really that slim fitting? Based on how it fits me, it does not actually feel like my slimmest or tightest jacket. The arms are slim, but so are the arms on my Freewheelers jackets, especially on the Caboose. In fact, this jacket technically is wider in a few key areas compared to the Caboose.

One thing that makes the trousers look too wide is that I cuffed them too high at first. Here I cuffed the trousers lower and I think they don't look as wide. Again, this jacket actually fits slimmer than the RMC does. Maybe the length of the RMC makes it look like it fits slimmer? I'd be willing to post more comparison photos to discuss further, but I may end up derailing this thread if I do.

Hat is a new Optimo btw.

I think you have tons of style, and I enjoy eveballing each and every one of our outfits. I think too, this particular setting makes for a great 1930´s hommage.
Personally I neither dare nor care for such acutely curated looks. I just mix and match what I like, and in fact the only time somebody (a beautiful girl) remarked on my "sharp outfit" I immediatley felt self-conscious and inappropriately dressed-up. That said, I enjoy people who are braver and more outgoing in that respect.

 

[ton312]

Shame the aero wasn’t here for this AM snow shoveling workout. Every year I’m reminded I should really buy a snowblower...but then I lose the Rocky IV Siberian training experience.

 

[marker2037]

They are my widest trousers. I think the leg opening might be 20" so they're wide, though this is a 1930s jackets and from what I've seen, jackets like this were not worn with slim trousers back in the day and I think they looked good... not that I'm wearing anything exactly as it would have been worn back then.

Also, is this jacket really that slim fitting? Based on how it fits me, it does not actually feel like my slimmest or tightest jacket. The arms are slim, but so are the arms on my Freewheelers jackets, especially on the Caboose. In fact, this jacket technically is wider in a few key areas compared to the Caboose.

One thing that makes the trousers look too wide is that I cuffed them too high at first. Here I cuffed the trousers lower and I think they don't look as wide. Again, this jacket actually fits slimmer than the RMC does. Maybe the length of the RMC makes it look like it fits slimmer? I'd be willing to post more comparison photos to discuss further, but I may end up derailing this thread if I do.

Hat is a new Optimo btw.

For me, I think the slim arms and the "neat fit" of the RMC could be what drives the incongruous nature in my mind with the very wide leg. I just think a jacket with more "slouch" would be more appropriate for those trousers; something like an A-2 or Indy jacket. I do think the Caboose looks better of the two comparisons with the same trousers.

 

[Jin431]

Your type3 def has a good proportion pocket flap, collar, the v panel from the pocket to hem etc. Looking well balanced. I bought my leather from the tannery locally here in another town in the same province where I live through local mobile apps marketplace, the tannery is a vendor open for private purchase there. Yep it still can stand, the side panel and the sleeve is getting much softer though.

Thanks, I do think it's quite balanced even though it's a short jacket.
Got it, that's so cool to know. Do you ever reach out to the tanneries and have them make you something diffferent for a project?

 

[AeroFan_07]

Thanks. 1988 ford e350 7.3L idi. 4x4 conversion done back in 88 by Richardson bro’s in Oregon. 5 speed ZF ****** added to it in 2018. She’s slow but can climb like a champ.

Tha's about the coolest 4WD vehicle ever! Great to see Vans getting some love again. Especially with a 5-speed - un-stoppable.

Ok back to your regular thread again...

 

[Shine]

Schott 519

 

[HoosierDaddy]

My other Thedi....

 

[Monitor]

FW Mulholland is becoming a go to jacket because of the fit and exceptional mobility around the shoulders

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Such a nice jacket!

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Schott 519
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niceee. I love the collar add on. Need to get one for mine. This jacket is really moving up in my rotation. Was probably my first "real" purchase about a year ago. Gave it the water treatment because it was a little big and ever since, it's completely transformed. Better fit, leather grain popping, just overall bad *** vibe. I think Scott only has the collars in black. Need to check around. Would love to get a grey/brown one.

 

[hondurasdave47]

My other Thedi....

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HD, do you find that you prefer the zip or the button closure on this jacket?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Actually makes little difference to me since I rarely button or zip my jackets. However, the zip is a little quicker and easier.

 

[hughesovka]

Hoggs of Fife "Harewood" tweed shooting jacket. On vacation in Detroit all this week and this thing is keeping me quite toasty in the Michigan winter.

 

[King B]

Excelled G1 - sherpa lined