Whitegold79
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Hi All
Joined here recently & after reading quite a few reviews I picked up a used Aero Cafe Racer from eBay. Although it was advertised used, it honestly looked & felt New. No wrinkles or roles on the arms, & the smell, as if it had just came from a luxury boutique.
I'm relatively short (5'4") but having spent a bit of time in the gym till a couple of yrs ago (before injuries), slightly wider in the upper body, so even short sleeves tend to look too long & a short body kind of appears like a normal length. But for less than half the cost of a New Aero, I honestly have Zero complaints.
Chest 41" relaxed, 43" expanded
Waist 35"
Shoulders around 18" (Been a while since I last checked)
Wearing the Aero CR in a size 40, Vicenza Horsehide with ptp 22" & 24" sleeves.
Pics were taken with my glasses set on Low Res & then cropped, so not great but I didn't take them for this purpose at the time.
Now for the question I really came here for! I would love to pick up another jacket (Aero Sheene, since it really is a CR but with a collar) however, price of a new one isn't an option, have not seen any on eBay/here etc and again, being short, the problem with sleeve length.
If, you HAD to pick ONE from the following, what would you go for?
https://brakehouseshop.com/products...SMINdBzBeItr7w8Rbcs73K&variant=67578885538105 24.5" sleeves, probably better Horsehide (compared to the one below, based on a coupleof youtube videos I've seen)
https://crushonretro.com/products/1930s-sports-leather-jacket-black?variant=44238794981430 24" sleeves, prefer the cleaner look (no stitching lines above hand warmers). Not sure about the quality of Horsehide
I completely understand both will not be close to the quality, material or workmanship of the Aero
Anyone who has purchased from either sellers or have seen their goods have any opinion?
Already grateful for becoming part of this community & immensely appreciate all the contributions from people who have made this forum a wealth of information for newcomers like me.
Joined here recently & after reading quite a few reviews I picked up a used Aero Cafe Racer from eBay. Although it was advertised used, it honestly looked & felt New. No wrinkles or roles on the arms, & the smell, as if it had just came from a luxury boutique.
I'm relatively short (5'4") but having spent a bit of time in the gym till a couple of yrs ago (before injuries), slightly wider in the upper body, so even short sleeves tend to look too long & a short body kind of appears like a normal length. But for less than half the cost of a New Aero, I honestly have Zero complaints.
Chest 41" relaxed, 43" expanded
Waist 35"
Shoulders around 18" (Been a while since I last checked)
Wearing the Aero CR in a size 40, Vicenza Horsehide with ptp 22" & 24" sleeves.
Pics were taken with my glasses set on Low Res & then cropped, so not great but I didn't take them for this purpose at the time.
Now for the question I really came here for! I would love to pick up another jacket (Aero Sheene, since it really is a CR but with a collar) however, price of a new one isn't an option, have not seen any on eBay/here etc and again, being short, the problem with sleeve length.
If, you HAD to pick ONE from the following, what would you go for?
https://brakehouseshop.com/products...SMINdBzBeItr7w8Rbcs73K&variant=67578885538105 24.5" sleeves, probably better Horsehide (compared to the one below, based on a coupleof youtube videos I've seen)
https://crushonretro.com/products/1930s-sports-leather-jacket-black?variant=44238794981430 24" sleeves, prefer the cleaner look (no stitching lines above hand warmers). Not sure about the quality of Horsehide
I completely understand both will not be close to the quality, material or workmanship of the Aero
Anyone who has purchased from either sellers or have seen their goods have any opinion?
Already grateful for becoming part of this community & immensely appreciate all the contributions from people who have made this forum a wealth of information for newcomers like me.
