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Fit Check Thread for Jackets

MrProper

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WolfofStateSt said:
It's an XXL from Iron Heart. I know I have gone through many jackets this year, trying to reinvent my wardrobe, but when I saw Iron Heart released a limited edition L2B in navy, I had to try it. I can safely say I found my bomber jacket. I wouldn’t have had to try so many if Iron Heart made a parka.

I like Iron Heart better than Real McCoys now. The quality is impressive, the fit is fantastic, they are always hundreds of dollars cheaper than Real McCoys, and they aren’t precisely replicas—which, in my opinion, is a bonus. No one can accuse you of impersonating a service with this jacket. Plus, it allows for improvements on the original design.
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Thanks. Good to know. As I am only slightly taller and heavier, what fits you should also fit me. Let's see ;)
 
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unhatted said:
Thought I’d give a used no-name shearling a try to see if I like the style but I fear this Size S is rather too big even with the sleeves turned up (even accepting that shoulder seams beyond the shoulder are sometimes ok!). Am I correct?

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The sleeves turned up could/would look fine. It's the shoulder seams. They are just way too big, even for something to be worn in an 'oversized' or baggy style. IMO. If that's a small, I shudder to think what a large would look like.
 
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unhatted

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While I suspect the true answer may be 37, which size is better for this lighting:

36

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Or 38?

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Excuse the outfit, I wasn’t expecting to try on jackets that day!
 
Herrvallmo

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unhatted said:
While I suspect the true answer may be 37, which size is better for this lighting:

36

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Or 38?

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Excuse the outfit, I wasn’t expecting to try on jackets that day!
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I think the 36 looks better, but I personally like my leather jackets to fit rather trim :)

How are the feeling while wearing the 36, can you move without it being way to restricting?
 
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WolfofStateSt

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Xysterz said:
Agreed, that looks like an ideal fit. Are you able to layer a hoodie underneath?
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I can layer a light sweater under it, probably a light hoodie, too. I have a Wrangler hoodie that is the same thickness as this jacket, though I swear it has the same diamond-quilted insulation inside. So it depends on the hoodie. A regular one, yes, but some heavy hoodies are basically jackets in their own right.
 

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Agree. Both look good and with in the acceptable range (like no one would say it looks bad). 36 does looks better to my eye, but if you're gonna layer at all, prolly should go with 38.
 
Canuck Panda

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unhatted said:
While I suspect the true answer may be 37, which size is better for this lighting:

36

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Or 38?

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Excuse the outfit, I wasn’t expecting to try on jackets that day!
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Don't force it. Someone out there is making the in-between size of this jacket. Keep looking.

Both sizes looks ok to me, but if you know you're looking for the in between size version, then find the in between size version.
 
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WolfofStateSt

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Parkas have arrived and here is the bomber jacket with a heavy sweater. I think all of these fit great! I think I’m set with jackets finally!!
 

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Question about fit size with Schott 594

I got this jacket over the holidays, and I made the mistake of getting a jacket while getting in shape. When I bought the large, I was about 15 lbs heavier and I’m beginning to think I should’ve got a medium. The first jacket is the Schott 594 and the second is an Aero Jacket in 42. However I do think these bombers styles are built to be baggier for layering?
 

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DoubleZed90

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Hi,

My name's Corbin; I've been a non-member on TFL for many years seeking advice from past threads. Everything from fit to style, I've learned so much from so many members here, so thank you!

I'm a project manager in industrial construction (also some residential). I ride motorcycles, work on cars and fabricate parts and try to exercise some creativity when I can.

Here's a few pictures of my Vanson model B, size 42. I purchased this directly from Vanson in 2021 for my birthday. I have since grown a bit and now it is quite snug. I'm thinking I need to go up a size, possibly a 46. I may trade it if one comes up, but I guess I just want to make sure I get one the right size. What do you all think?

Thanks for any input you guys may have!
 

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DoubleZed90

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Canuck Panda said:
The 42 looks a bit tight. Try both 44 and 46 and keep one and return the other.
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Thanks Panda; that's what I'm thinking too. Pretty sure Vanson will do exchanges (rather than returns) so I have that option. I should call them and see what they have to say about sizing. This one's headed to the for sale page soon.
 
Bennarion

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DoubleZed90 said:
Hi,

My name's Corbin; I've been a non-member on TFL for many years seeking advice from past threads. Everything from fit to style, I've learned so much from so many members here, so thank you!

I'm a project manager in industrial construction (also some residential). I ride motorcycles, work on cars and fabricate parts and try to exercise some creativity when I can.

Here's a few pictures of my Vanson model B, size 42. I purchased this directly from Vanson in 2021 for my birthday. I have since grown a bit and now it is quite snug. I'm thinking I need to go up a size, possibly a 46. I may trade it if one comes up, but I guess I just want to make sure I get one the right size. What do you all think?

Thanks for any input you guys may have!
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I think size 44 will suit you well. But if you get better in the future, history may repeat itself.
 
Edward

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OldManFung said:
I just got this Flat Head Double Rider and I'm torn on whether the shoulders are too broad for my body. Thoughts?

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Looks to me like it fits as designed.


Aloysius said:
Shoulders look great.

I think people on TFL need a reminder that, while shoulders can never be narrower than your shoulders, extended shoulders are an established part of both leather jacket making and tailoring.
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I think tbh there's a tendency to overthink the fit, even over-fit it. IMO, that's never going to have the same results as the way these jackets looked when picked up OTR back in the day, and it's really just looking for trouble with often unrealistic expectations. That said, given what it now costs to buy a jacket made in the US/UK/EU/Japan by one of our preferred brands round these parts, it's no surprise we can obsess a bit over details.

That said, the one in the photo fits exactly the way they should. Brando in The Wild One wore 'em like they were meant to be back in the 40s / early 50s - tight over the waist, room on the chest.
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Frankly if I ever managed to look half as good as Brando did in a cross zip, I'd be cockahoop.
 
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nathlee1992

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Aero PHWM fit check
Pics first!

Hello everyone, second time poster here(newbie here).
Recently purchased a jacket from a gentleman @AerGuitar.
Thanks Mark! A true legend!

I’m very happy with how the leather looks and smells, pleasantly surprised that I could still smell the leather after 3 years of it being made, the condition of this jacket is also insane.
Of course that badalassi squeak everyone talks about, I love all of that.

Comfort wise, it’s as comfortable as it can be for a leather jacket. No complaint here.

My only concern is the extra fabric at the back, would be grateful if I can get some input from the legends on this forum.

I also have another jacket I purchased 2 months ago for reference. That jacket is slightly roomier but it doesn’t have that back thing I mentioned.
Moto horsehide


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