Oh, thats interesting your two jackets have slightly different button placements. I'm guessing thats how they make it for some "in between" sizes and just do a production run with less molds.
Thanks for measuring for me. I will tell the tailor.
Actually, if I wanted to adjust the fit of the coat tighter, would it look weird to move all the buttons on one side a bit further? Since I have three peacoats, I figure I could adjust this ww2 one to a tighter no sweater size.
Happy...
Thanks, there are like at least 5 spots like that though. I got my mothballs all ready for storage so hopefully there wont be too many new holes.
My WW2 one came today too. No moths yet ;) Although the previous owner really messed the buttons up. They are not aligned at all. Is there some...
Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the RCAF buttons :) I wasn't sure if ebay links were allowed so I didn't post it.
I got the 62 kersey today. Its exactly the same size as my Sterlingwear authentic so I'm happy. The seller actually copy pasted parts of Peacoat's dating thread into...
Great thread! Very informative. You guys made me willing to try some vintage ones online. Got a 62? kersey and a ww2 one coming in the mail.
I was just wondering if anyone kept track of the shoulder seam to seam measurements when looking for vintage peacoats? I asked a bunch of ebay sellers...
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