Could the peacoat be salvageable with some reasonable alterations?
I tried a bunch of peacoats this year from different brands (LL Bean, Brooks Brothers, J Crew, SuitSupply) and had basically the same fit issues with all of them. A size that fits my shoulders is way too boxy in the body, and a...
Picked up a couple of pieces from Schott during the recent sale and wanted to get the fit checked before I commit to keeping them!
For reference I'm 5'9, 155lbs and typically wear a 38S.
740N peacoat, 38:
Sleeves are too long but that should be an easy fix. I feel like the body might also be...
Sounds like the tailored route is the way to go...
I was a little unsure if maybe I'm just not used to how a "normal" (for lack of better word) jacket is supposed to fit. I've been wearing activewear jackets almost exclusively the last few years, so am used to having complete range of motion...
Thanks for all of the answers! Seems like I should go with my gut and get a jacket that allows for some reasonable amount of movement, and maybe investigate different brands or alterations.
The Aero Cafe Racer looks to have a great shape. Is it available in a lighter weight leather? For casual...
I have a 39in chest and 30in waist, but pretty broad shoulders for my height. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a leather jacket that fits the way I like. I am after the fitted/tailored look, but don't want something that is skin tight and impossible to move in. I tried on several Schott cafe...
Selling my Schott 530 Cafe Racer in waxed natural pebbled cowhide. Men's size small. It is in essentially brand new condition.
I bought this jacket in 2021 and wore it out only once. Found the sleeves slightly long so I wanted to send it back to Schott for alterations before wearing it more...
Been wearing this one a lot recently... 1960 GMT Master. Been through a few services so some replacement parts, but I like it because it actually glows in the dark and I can read the time at night!
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