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  1. Tom71

    Bright Shoemakers review

    A comment re sizing. BRIGHT themselves suggest to size down on their website. After speaking with Martin, the owner, he advised to take the same size as my RW Iron Rangers. Unfortunately, while this may have worked ‚in theory‘, I couldn’t get the boots on (plastic bag or no), due to a narrow...
  2. Tom71

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    I should add that @Marc mndt has done a much more thorough review of his BRIGHT Engineers in December under a separate thread, so please do have a look for a deep dive.
  3. Tom71

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination. I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect...
  4. Tom71

    PSA: Bad Actors in Classifieds

    Wow! Good find. Certainly elevates my watchfulness…
  5. Tom71

    Fit Check: Schott x 3Sixteen Perfecto 2020

    Cool, thanks. I’ve had countless Horween CXL jackets, from heavy to super heavy. Yours looks like a pretty wearable middle ground. This leather ages like no other (the back already shows the potential), so you should be happy for years to come.
  7. Tom71

    Fit Check: Schott x 3Sixteen Perfecto 2020

    This is CXL horse? I wouldn’t have guessed. Not a fan of the more tubular, slimfit SCHOTTS, but that’s just me. Fits you perfectly, that’s for sure.
  8. Tom71

    FS: Leather Western Shirt, Heavy Cowhide, Dark Navy Blue, M/L or 40/42 (New!)

    Somebody made one hell of a deal here. Hope it fits (and won’t get flipped). I love my blue Y2 Western, but the price is not even in the same hemisphere let alone ballpark. Congrats to both buyer and seller!
  9. Tom71

    Freewheelers leather jackets

    Perfect fit; cool outfit!
  10. Tom71

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Just like the Mulholland. I know I am repeating myself but to use a zipper that has proved its inadequacies beyond doubt is just nonsensical for jackets well over USD 2.000.
  11. Tom71

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Congrats! Probably my favourite jacket in their lineup. Perfect fit, I dare say. How is the zipper? Looks a bit fiddly, which always stresses me out in an expensive jacket.
  13. Tom71

    Boring Aero Sizing Question

    Hmm, fit is so subjective... I will try my best here: The 1950s patterns generally are more boxy/roomy than the 1930s. Body is more square, armholes are lower (albeit not to an extent that range of motion is impaired), arm diameter is larger. Layering should be no problem if you get the right...
  14. Tom71

    Boring Aero Sizing Question

    Here’s the rule of thumb that works for me: - 1930s cut: my usual size - 1950s: one size down - Premier Range: one size up. E.g., my default size is 42. The above sizes will al result in an Aero with a P2P of 23“ approx., despite being tagged 40, 42, 44 respectively. Holly‘s suggestion to go...
  15. Tom71

    New Aero Battle of Britain

    My fave in Aero´s Shearling lineup (but for the Coastal Command which cannot be topped). Suits you well, but you’re absolutely right: sizing up would practically drown you! Very beautiful colours on the leather and shearling too! Sorry to hear about your health issues. COVID is a bummer.
  16. Tom71

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wow! El Tiburon.
  17. Tom71

    Simmons Bilt fit check

    This! It’s a style that usually comes with some extra room in the chest. Going for a more fitted design in the next jacket should be the way to go. I am sure you will appreciate having this jacket to play the layering game.
  19. Tom71

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    This one has it all!
  20. Tom71

    Simmons Bilt fit check

    Yes, a hair roomy. I am sure, you could loose 0,5“ all around. That said, this would be the tolerance for most makers anyhow, so you may end up with a very, very similar fit. The jacket looks good on you as it is, and personally, I would be happy with it. Throw a jumper on, and enjoy the...
  21. Tom71

    Fit check: Hundredth post about Highwayman fit

    Ok, better pictures. Still looks good, IMO. A bit on the tight side, visually, but if it feels ok, it is.
  22. Tom71

    Introduction & A2 Fit Advice

    I too think, the jacket fits well. New knits at the waist are a good idea. If nothing else, an A2/G1/M422A need to fit tight at the waist. Sometimes a stiff (horse)hide puts too much strain on a loosely knitted waist. I wouldn’t change anything else. You can check on different...
  23. Tom71

    Fit check: Hundredth post about Highwayman fit

    Very good fit, IMO. Camera angle etc. may be deceiving, so you may want to try to get photographed by somebody else or use a timer, but from what I see you should be happy.

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