I think part of it is the patterning and the shape of the back and shoulders. I think some jackets sit differently and curve around or don't curve around someone's upper back and shoulders differently. This makes them longer or shorter in effect than the basic measurements suggest.
Basically...
I petition that we need to stop vslling them "double riders." It's not only incorrect, it actually perpetuates misinformation as many cross zip jackets are not motorcycle jackets
Yeah ill be interested to see how people react when I get to wear the jacket more. I got a lot of looks when I wore it the other evening, but I can't tell if they were positive or not.
The western ones are cool too. I tried to buy one at Inspiration last year, but it was too big for me. Yours...
Oh yeah well a true straight would look like a flair on basically anyone! Even my very wide Buzz Rickson chinos are technically tapered. "Straight fit" is such a weird misnomer
Thanks! Yes, you can feel it if you wear a short sleeve shirt, but even in that case it's still wearable for me. A thin chambray allows it to poke through a bit even in the back, but I don't mind it much.
Thanks! I'm thrilled with the fit.
The more vintage jackets I get, the more old school...
I now see why some of y'all love wool half belts so much. This mid 40s Sportclad is perfect. Interesting that it doesn't actually have a front drop. My leather Sportclad is similar but this one is more noticeably shorter in the front. I actually kind of like it.
Huge thanks to @tmitchell59 for...
That's interesting because I have big thighs and a slim waist and tapered jeans make me look fat. Wider legs with a higher rise actually show off a slim waist better in my experience.
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