Picked up a Wills in the classifieds. Man this is a perfect work/barn coat for me. Pro tip: don’t leave it in the car overnight when it gets frosty—that wax gets stiff!
Dude, really great jacket! Nice to see something a little different in the color spectrum. Please give some details on the pants—those in the second and third sets especially are terrific.
I’m glad you started this thread. I too have a Connolly HWM that’s near perfect except the sleeves are too short. It would be worth it to me to get the sleeves longer (and perhaps taper the waist) because I doubt I’d consider moving it on with such changes. Think I’ll get hold of Alan and see...
Such a shame! I’ve looked at LW both new and used because of the reputation. I almost started an order a year ago but also found it difficult to get a straight answer on measurements. On the other hand, Aero is really straight forward on measurements, so I can tell that I would swim in a 48 of...
Took my first foray into crosszip nation—quarantine has me spending too much time on eBay! Never been sure if I could pull off the style, but this one seemed like a good one to try as it’s not too motorcycle-y with only handwarmer pockets and no belt, just side laces. And it was cheap!
The zip...
Anybody else see this bad boy? :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SCHOTT-SPORTSWEAR-Suede-Leather-Sherpa-Western-Rancher-Coat-Jacket-48/333591158073?hash=item4dab951d39:g:iukAAOSwNHZesGnp:sc:USPSPriority!97303!US!-1
I dunno, you’re jackets are usually some of my favorites but those chest pockets are insanely high and collar very tiny. Maybe the new buttons will change things but imo you can do much better in a suede trucker. I say keep looking!
I’m 6’2” as well. Ideal length for my taste is 26.5 to 27”. I do think a lot depends on torso length and body proportion as well as jacket style and personal preference.
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