A quick take on my Aero 1930's Halfbelt

[Imuricecreamman]

After really getting into leather jackets I've been contemplating if I could possibly make due with just one jacket. Foolish I know But I still couldn't get the idea out of my mind and I decided that Aero offered the greatest collection of jackets to choose from. After looking for several months and falling more and more in love with the Aero jackets I saw with Badalassi leather, I settled on some specs in my head and sent the first inquiry to Aero. After corresponding with Holly we settled on the specs and the order finalized and deposit paid.

My reasoning was to make a jacket suitable for my personal use in 95 percent of any situasions and scenarios. I chose the woolbacked quilted lining which is quite a bit warmer and they added beautiful corduroy hemprotectors on the bottom and on the neckline. 2 inner pockets with snaps were added as I love having the slash pockets free for my hands, which were lined in soft moleskin. I went for a size 46 standard with 0,5 inch added to the body for a little more protection from the elements on cold, blustery days. Sizing up ment compromising the perfect fit for versatility in layering and I feel my math worked on this one and I only expect the fit to get better once the lining and leather settles in.

Here are some pics and closeups and I'm sure you guys will tire of this jacket in the following months

 

[Boyo]

I think we are all in search of the "One".. I think this is great effort as it looks and fits really well, along with some very unique details and lining. Keep sharing the pics as this develops.

 

[Colin G]

Real nice. Good choice with the Badalassi and not getting the normal CXL.

 

[handymike]

Did you shorten “the beak” (front drop)?

 

[ton312]

Absolutely splendid. Perfect halfbelt if there ever was one.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Did you shorten “the beak” (front drop)?

I didn't specify as such, but maybe they took that into account as the length increased?

 

[sweetfights]

Great looking!!! The half belt is an everything style.
Nice looking leather and outstanding color

 

[Robbie79]

A half-belt can’t get any better IMO. Best leather one can choose, too! I don’t understand why people wait years for a GW half-belt if they can get an almost equal one from Aero...ok stitching, details may not be equal but who cares as most people won’t see a difference! Congrats!!

 

[navetsea]

looks great, leather seems already take print from your inner pocket snap from the get go, it will only add to the character.

 

[Cooperson]

Very nice half-belt, great photos too, enjoy!

 

[Benny Holiday]

Just one jacket? Bartenders, remove this heathen from the Lounge posthaste!

Seriously though, it is a beauty of a HB, the colour is as rich as a brown can get and the Badalassi drapes and looks like the vintage leather original jackets were made of "back in the day." If you really do decide to have only the one jacket, then you've picked the most versatile style and colour, I think.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Looks pretty fantastic and excellent choice on the leather!

Where are the fit pics, though?!

 

[Aerielle Max]

This is so pretty and cool, the color is nice in the eyes.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Looks pretty fantastic and excellent choice on the leather!

Where are the fit pics, though?!

There's been quite a few in the "what jacket are you wearing" thread the last few days I'll add some here as well.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Nice jacket!! Love the style,,,whar color is that?
Things i dont like...chains hanging from zippers...
Top chest pocket..but thats me..overall i love the style whats it look like on you???

Thanks a lot. The color is called tobacco and the leather is Badalassi cowhide.

 

[ProteinNerd]

That pattern is an absolute classic for a reason...perfect timeless style.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

A few pics from this misty morning.

 

[handymike]

Fantastic!

 

[navetsea]

seems like it records new creases everytime you wear it

 

[4444Design]

Awesome lookin' jacket - the fit is splendid too